Cowboys at Commanders
Dallas Cowboys 31, Washington Commanders 27 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Cowboys 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Commanders 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPJoe Milton 340 yds passingTyrone Tracy Jr 91 yds rushingGeorge Pickens 155 yds receivingAmik Robertson 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 457 · 332Passing yards 340 · 225Rushing yards 117 · 107Completions 25/47 · 14/23Yards per carry 5.1 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19h ago
In a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders 31-27, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2027 season. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Cowboys who managed to hold off a late push from the Commanders to secure the victory.
Dallas quarterback Joe Milton showcased his arm strength with a stellar performance, throwing for 340 yards and leading the Cowboys' attack. Wide receiver George Pickens was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 155 receiving yards, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. added a strong ground game with 91 rushing yards to complement the passing attack.
The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cowboys' defense, led by Malachi Lawrence's sack, applied pressure on the Commanders' quarterback, forcing a crucial turnover on downs. While Amik Robertson recorded 11 tackles for Washington, it wasn't enough to stifle the Cowboys' relentless offense. The Commanders fought valiantly, with Jayden Daniels throwing two touchdowns, but ultimately fell short, unable to capitalize on their opportunities in the final moments.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 4 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
| Commanders | 3 | 2 | 3 | 27 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 25/47 | 53% | 340 | 2 | 2 | 73.0 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 14/23 | 61% | 225 | 2 | 0 | 122.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 16 | 91 | 5.7 | 52 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| John Metchie IIIWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 16 | 58 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 7 | 155 | 22.1 | 91 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 29 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| John Metchie IIIWR | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 3 | 108 | 36.0 | 63 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jamari JohnsonTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brice PollockCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caelen CarsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar JamesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Amik RobertsonCB | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron PayneDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan JacksonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Branson CombsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua JosephsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ReavesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 1/1 | 4 | 29 |
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 2/2 | 3 | 47 |