Commanders at Cowboys

Franchise Hub Beat · 53m ago

In a commanding display to kick off the 2027 season, the Dallas Cowboys toppled the Washington Commanders with a final score of 47-10. This Week 1 matchup showcased the Cowboys' offensive prowess and set a high bar for the rest of the league to follow.

Dallas quarterback Matthew Stafford was in rare form, throwing for 345 yards and three touchdowns, while Luther Burden III was a dual threat, leading the team with 188 receiving yards and adding 55 rushing yards. Burden's ability to stretch the field and make plays after the catch was instrumental in the Cowboys' offensive onslaught, leaving the Commanders struggling to keep pace.

Defensively, the Cowboys dominated the game, with Trent McDuffie recording seven tackles and an interception, while Oluwafemi Oladejo added 1.5 sacks to pressure Commanders’ quarterback. The turning point came early in the second quarter when McDuffie's interception set up a quick touchdown, giving Dallas a comfortable lead and solidifying their control of the game. The Commanders were unable to recover from that momentum shift, as the Cowboys continued to roll through the rest of the match.