Dallas
Cowboys
2-1
21
FINAL
27
Washington
Commanders
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 27-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to improve their standing in a competitive season, but it was Washington that emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
J.J. McCarthy led the Commanders' offensive charge with an impressive 237 passing yards, while Trey Benson made a significant impact on the ground with 129 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to break tackles and find openings in the Cowboys' defense. Additionally, Xavier Legette made his presence felt with a game-high 103 receiving yards, contributing to Washington's balanced attack that kept the Cowboys on their heels.
Defensively, the Commanders were able to disrupt Dallas' rhythm, highlighted by Will Anderson Jr.'s critical sack that halted a promising drive. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Commanders' defense denied the Cowboys on a crucial fourth down, allowing Washington to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. With key plays from both sides, the Commanders proved their mettle in a game that could have significant implications for the rest of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 30 | 19 | 63% | 237 | 1 | 2 | 71.1 |
| Nick Gordon | QB | 15 | 5 | 33% | 91 | 1 | 0 | 77.3 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 20 | 129 | 6.5 | 30 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 8 | 115 | 14.4 | 78 | 1 | 72 | 1 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 9 | 26 | 2.9 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Legette | WR | 9 | 103 | 11.4 | 57 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 14 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 38 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 19 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Dickerson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvey Clayborn | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kameron McIntyre | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 40 |

