Washington
Commanders
1-0
35
FINAL
14
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Washington Commanders topped the Dallas Cowboys 35-14 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts Washington's confidence but also positions them strongly early in the campaign against a division rival.
Jayden Daniels was the standout on offense, throwing for 262 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the team effectively. Jacory Croskey-Merritt added a strong rushing performance with 78 yards on the ground, while Jaylin Lane was a reliable target, racking up 98 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Cowboys' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Commanders were equally impressive, with Sonny Styles leading the charge with six total tackles and a sack. Nick Cross contributed with an interception, further stifling the Cowboys' offensive efforts. The turning point came when Styles' sack led to a crucial turnover, allowing Washington to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 21 | 11 | 262 | 3 | 0 | 137.3 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 33 | 17 | 207 | 1 | 3 | 43.3 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 11 | 78 | 7.1 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 10 | 13 | 1.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 98 | 49.0 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 1 | 71 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 3 | 0 | 53 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

