Dallas
Cowboys
0-1
33
FINAL
27
Washington
Commanders
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys secured a hard-fought victory against the Washington Commanders, finishing with a final score of 33-27 in a crucial Week 18 matchup. With playoff implications on the line, both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious, solidifying their postseason positioning.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for an impressive 387 yards and contributing to the scoreboard with key plays. CeeDee Lamb was a standout performer, not only leading the receiving corps with 152 yards but also showcasing his versatility by rushing for an additional 82 yards. Together, they became a dynamic duo that kept the Commanders' defense on its heels throughout the game.
While the Cowboys’ offense shone brightly, the Commanders' defense also made its presence felt, with Mike Sainristil recording 10 total tackles. However, the turning point came late in the game when the Cowboys' ability to convert on critical third downs allowed them to maintain possession and ultimately seal the victory. The Commanders struggled to generate a consistent pass rush, with Trey Amos managing only half a sack, which limited their chances to disrupt Prescott's rhythm.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 43 | 29 | 67% | 387 | 2 | 0 | 111.2 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 185 | 2 | 0 | 114.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 73 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 15 | 72 | 4.8 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 7 | 6 | 0.9 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 9 | 152 | 16.9 | 91 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 76 | 76.0 | 52 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 8 | 75 | 9.4 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 49 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 54 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 55 |

