Cowboys at Commanders
Dallas Cowboys 20, Washington Commanders 17 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Cowboys 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Commanders 17 0 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPDak Prescott 266 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 84 yds rushingBrandon Aiyuk 104 yds receivingDeMarvion Overshown 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 368 · 275Passing yards 266 · 145Rushing yards 102 · 130Completions 22/36 · 0/0Yards per carry 3.9 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders 20-17, securing their spot in the postseason. This critical matchup was marked by intense playoff implications, as both teams fought for positioning as the regular season came to a close.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys with an impressive 266 passing yards, consistently finding his rhythm against the Commanders' defense. Meanwhile, Brandon Aiyuk emerged as his top target, racking up 104 receiving yards, while Jayden Daniels managed to throw for a touchdown for Washington, though it wasn't enough to clinch the win. Jacory Croskey-Merritt also made his presence felt on the ground, gaining 84 rushing yards for the Commanders.
Defensively, the Cowboys were bolstered by DeMarvion Overshown, who recorded a game-high nine tackles, helping to stifle Washington's offensive drives. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Dallas' defense forced a critical turnover, allowing the Cowboys to regain momentum and ultimately seal the victory. With this win, Dallas not only secured their playoff berth but also sent a message that they are ready for the challenges ahead.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| Commanders | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 17 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 22/36 | 61% | 266 | 1 | 0 | 93.0 |
| Other | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 14/24 | 58% | 145 | 1 | 0 | 89.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 15 | 66 | 4.4 | 36 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 15 | 84 | 5.6 | 33 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 10 | 19 | 1.9 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik DavisHB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandon AiyukWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Jake FergusonTE | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 29 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brandon AiyukWR | 7 | 104 | 14.9 | 29 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik DavisHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan EzeiruakuREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Quan MartinFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey AmosCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Dee WintersWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul DouglasCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deatrich Wise JrDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. LockeFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HookerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 2/2 | 2 | 34 |
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 2 | 39 |
| Other | |||
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |