Washington
Commanders
0-1
17
FINAL
41
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Washington Commanders 41-17 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams aiming to establish early momentum, Dallas made a strong statement with this decisive victory, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Dak Prescott was the star of the night, throwing for a staggering 371 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating his elite playmaking ability. CeeDee Lamb contributed significantly with 117 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. The Cowboys' offense was relentless, consistently finding ways to exploit the Commanders' defense.
On the defensive side, Rashan Gary was a standout, recording two sacks that disrupted Washington's offensive rhythm. The pivotal moment came in the second quarter when DeMarvion Overshown's interception shifted the momentum firmly in Dallas' favor, allowing the Cowboys to build an insurmountable lead. The combination of a potent offense and a stifling defense ultimately sealed the deal for Dallas in this impressive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 48 | 33 | 69% | 371 | 5 | 0 | 126.3 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 224 | 1 | 1 | 78.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mixon | HB | 13 | 54 | 4.2 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 9 | 52 | 5.8 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 24 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 20 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 55 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 51 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Hunter Luepke | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 47 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 57 |

