Washington
Commanders
0-1
20
FINAL
37
Dallas
Cowboys
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys topped the Washington Commanders 37-20 in a decisive Week 2 clash of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was Dallas that came out on top with an impressive performance at home.
Dak Prescott led the charge for the Cowboys, throwing for 279 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and playmaking ability. CeeDee Lamb was a standout target, racking up 153 receiving yards and consistently finding ways to exploit the Commanders' secondary. On the ground, Jayden Daniels was the bright spot for Washington, rushing for 69 yards, but the Cowboys' defense was able to limit his impact overall.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Dee Winters leading the team with seven total tackles. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when Prescott tossed two quick touchdown passes, turning a close contest into a commanding lead. The Commanders struggled to respond, and despite a late surge, Dallas held off any comeback attempts, securing a solid victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 31 | 26 | 279 | 4 | 0 | 143.7 |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 16 | 11 | 111 | 1 | 0 | 109.1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 17 | 11 | 96 | 1 | 0 | 99.1 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Dyami Brown | WR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 43 | 3.6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 30 | 2.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 8 | 153 | 19.1 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dyami Brown | WR | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Colson Yankoff | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Winters | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Kinlaw | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Settle Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javontae Jean-Baptiste | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fabian Moreau | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrus Wheat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 60 |

