Washington
Commanders
0-1
24
FINAL
27
Dallas
Cowboys
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders 27-24, securing their second win of the season. Both teams fought hard, but the Cowboys managed to hold off a late surge from the Commanders, keeping their playoff hopes alive as they move deeper into the 2026 campaign.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys' offense with an impressive 303 passing yards, showcasing his accuracy and decision-making throughout the game. CeeDee Lamb was the standout receiver, hauling in five catches for a remarkable 157 yards, including a pivotal touchdown that energized the Cowboys' sideline. Javonte Williams added a solid ground game with 66 rushing yards, providing crucial balance to the offense.
On the defensive side, the game turned when the Cowboys' Caleb Downs recorded four total tackles, helping to stifle the Commanders' momentum in critical moments. Despite the Commanders' Odafe Oweh’s strong performance with 1.5 sacks and Sonny Styles’ interception, it was the Cowboys' ability to make key stops that ultimately sealed their victory, allowing them to outlast Washington in a tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 303 | 2 | 2 | 93.9 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 197 | 2 | 2 | 77.6 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 8 | 66 | 8.3 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 7 | 12 | 1.7 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 157 | 39.3 | 64 | 2 | 59 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 23 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 44 | 1 | 66 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | TE | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marist Liufau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27 |

