Cowboys at Commanders
Dallas Cowboys 30, Washington Commanders 20 · OGPN Leagues
Final Score
Cowboys 30 3 TD · 3 FG · 3 XP
Commanders 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPSam Darnold 288 yds passingKenneth Walker 78 yds rushingDeion Burks 113 yds receivingBrian Burns 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 405 · 324Passing yards 288 · 262Rushing yards 117 · 62Completions 26/36 · 24/40Yards per carry 4.0 · 3.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a pivotal Week 8 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Washington Commanders with a final score of 30-20. This victory keeps the Cowboys in contention for playoff positioning as the season approaches its halfway mark, showcasing their offensive firepower against a division rival.
Sam Darnold led the charge for Dallas, throwing for 288 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating poise under pressure. His top target, Deion Burks, shined with 113 receiving yards, consistently finding gaps in the Commanders' secondary. Kenneth Walker contributed significantly on the ground, adding 78 rushing yards to help maintain offensive balance and control the game tempo.
Defensively, the Cowboys made key plays to stifle Washington’s efforts, highlighted by a sack from Gabe Jacas that disrupted a crucial drive. Despite Devin Lloyd’s impressive eight tackles for the Commanders, the Dallas defense was effective in limiting big plays and forcing turnovers. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Cowboys' defense held firm, allowing their offense to extend the lead and ultimately secure the win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| Commanders | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 26/36 | 72% | 288 | 2 | 0 | 114.1 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 24/40 | 60% | 262 | 1 | 0 | 87.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 30 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 12 | 22 | 1.8 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. MooreWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 10 | 20 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Deion BurksWR | 6 | 113 | 18.8 | 62 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| T.J. MooreWR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Mark AndrewsTE | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 33 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Noah FantTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arion CarterMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr.DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick EmmanworiSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron ThomasREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi MadubuikeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Brian BurnsREDG | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay WalkerSAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant DelpitFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah EllissLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian AlliegroMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReaderDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Tyler LoopK | 3/3 | 3 | 52 |
| Commanders | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 2 | 44 |