Cowboys at Commanders
Washington Commanders 31, Dallas Cowboys 27 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Cowboys 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Commanders 31 0 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPJoe Milton 256 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 60 yds rushingGeorge Pickens 115 yds receivingAmik Robertson 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 346 · 368Passing yards 256 · 220Rushing yards 90 · 148Completions 26/42 · 0/0Yards per carry 3.9 · 6.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 31-27, securing their playoff spot with a dramatic victory. With both teams looking to solidify their postseason ambitions, the stakes were high, making this win critical for Washington.
Jordan Love showcased an impressive performance, throwing for 3 touchdowns and leading his team to victory. On the other side, Joe Milton kept the Cowboys competitive with 256 passing yards, while George Pickens emerged as a top target, racking up 115 receiving yards. However, it was Washington's balanced attack that ultimately proved decisive.
Defensively, Amik Robertson led the charge for the Commanders with 8 total tackles, helping contain the Cowboys' offense when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Washington's defense stifled Dallas on a crucial fourth down, preserving their lead and sealing the win. Malachi Lawrence added two sacks for the Cowboys, but it was not enough to offset the Commanders' timely defense and offensive execution.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| Commanders | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 31 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 26/42 | 62% | 256 | 2 | 0 | 94.9 |
| Other | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 21/28 | 75% | 220 | 3 | 0 | 133.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 16 | 55 | 3.4 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 59 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 15 | 60 | 4.0 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 7 | 12 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 11 | 115 | 10.5 | 41 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| John Metchie IIIWR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 66 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT OvertonDT | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caelen CarsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar JamesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Amik RobertsonCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick CrossSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ReavesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul DouglasCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HookerFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von MillerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 2/2 | 3 | 52 |
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 4 | 43 |
| Other | |||
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |