The Dallas Cowboys took care of business at home, beating the Washington Commanders 27-12 in a Week 2 divisional matchup that set an early tone in the NFC East. Dallas controlled the scoreboard from the middle of the game on and never let Washington's offense find the end zone with any regularity. For the Commanders, it was a night of moving the ball without cashing it in. Joe Milton did the heavy lifting through the air for Dallas, throwing a pair of touchdown passes to lead all quarterbacks in that category. Javonte Williams supplied the ground game with a team-best 80 rushing yards, giving the Cowboys the balance they needed to shorten the game. Washington's Jayden Daniels led all passers with 208 yards, and tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo was his most reliable target, hauling in 83 receiving yards. But the Commanders' production kept stalling short of the goal line, and four field goals don't beat two touchdowns. The Dallas defense was the difference. Cobie Durant led all tacklers with nine stops, Malachi Lawrence got home for 1.5 sacks, and DaRon Bland came away with the game's lone interception. That takeaway was the turning point, snuffing out a Washington drive and handing the ball back to an offense that had already found its rhythm. From there, the Cowboys leaned on Williams and the clock to close it out.