Washington
Commanders
0-1
6
FINAL
30
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders 30-6, securing their first victory of the season. With both teams looking to establish their footing early in the 2026 campaign, the Cowboys proved too much for the visiting Commanders.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys' offense efficiently, throwing for one touchdown while managing the game with poise. Mike Washington Jr. added a solid ground game with 53 rushing yards, complementing Prescott's performance. On the other side, Jayden Daniels struggled to find rhythm, finishing with 195 passing yards and facing constant pressure from the Dallas defense.
Defensively, the Cowboys made their mark with Kobie Turner recording a key sack that disrupted Washington's offensive flow. While Leo Chenal was a standout for the Commanders with nine tackles, it was Dallas's ability to capitalize on turnovers and maintain pressure that turned the tide in their favor. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Cowboys scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively sealing the victory and establishing their dominance on the field.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 39 | 23 | 59% | 195 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 162 | 1 | 0 | 85.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 19 | 53 | 2.8 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 38 | 3.2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 23 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 10 | 79 | 7.9 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ameer Speed | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 4 | 3 | 48 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 55 |

