Commanders at Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys 24, Washington Commanders 0 · Madden 2011 RERUN
Final Score
Commanders 0 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Cowboys 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPTony Romo 365 yds passingFelix Jones 127 yds rushingMiles Austin 205 yds receivingKentwan Balmer 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 272 · 555Passing yards 217 · 365Rushing yards 55 · 190Completions 22/35 · 15/25Yards per carry 2.8 · 7.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
The Dallas Cowboys dominated the Washington Commanders with a commanding 24-0 victory in Week 2 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their early-season momentum. With this win, the Cowboys send a clear message to the league about their intent to compete for a playoff spot.
Tony Romo led the charge for Dallas, throwing for an impressive 365 yards and three touchdown passes, effectively distributing the ball and keeping the Commanders' defense on their heels. Felix Jones contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 127 rushing yards, while Miles Austin had a remarkable day receiving, totaling 205 yards and finding the end zone. The Cowboys' offense was relentless, leaving the Commanders scrambling for answers.
Defensively, the Commanders struggled to contain the Cowboys' high-octane attack, despite Kentwan Balmer's standout performance, which included seven total tackles and three sacks. However, the turning point came in the second quarter when Romo connected with Austin for a 75-yard touchdown that shifted the momentum firmly in favor of Dallas. The Cowboys' defense remained stout, allowing no points and ensuring their victory was never in question.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | 3 | 1 | 3 | 24 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jason CampbellQB | 22/35 | 63% | 217 | 0 | 0 | 80.2 |
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Tony RomoQB | 15/25 | 60% | 365 | 3 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Roy HeluHB | 10 | 29 | 2.9 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jason CampbellQB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jabar GaffneyWR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tim HightowerHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Fred DavisTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Felix JonesHB | 14 | 127 | 9.1 | 71 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DeMarco MurrayHB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 33 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Miles AustinWR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tony RomoQB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Phillip TannerHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dez BryantWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jabar GaffneyWR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Fred DavisTE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Santana MossWR | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Roy HeluHB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brandon BanksWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Anthony ArmstrongWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Miles AustinWR | 6 | 205 | 34.2 | 167 | 2 | 87 | 0 |
| Dez BryantWR | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 70 | 1 | 66 | 1 |
| Jason WittenTE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Laurent RobinsonWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DeMarco MurrayHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Kentwan BalmerDT | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAngelo HallCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyaron FoxWILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| London FletcherMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike HiltonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barry CofieldDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed DoughtySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan KerriganLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O.J. AtogweFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeJon GomesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rocky McIntoshMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||
| Jay RatliffREDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradie JamesSAM | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JenkinsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abram ElamSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith BrookingMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Anthony SpencerLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus WareREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason HatcherDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerald SensabaughFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alan BallCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terence NewmanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Victor ButlerWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barry ChurchSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan McCannCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny McCrayFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Josh WilsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Matt PraterK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||
| Dan BaileyK | 1/1 | 3 | 44 |
| Mat McBriarP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |