Washington
Commanders
12-6
21
FINAL
28
Dallas
Cowboys
16-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders 28-21, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams came into the game with high hopes, but it was the Cowboys who ultimately rose to the occasion, showcasing their offensive prowess and clutch performance under pressure.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for three touchdowns while accumulating 245 passing yards. On the ground, Mike Washington Jr. was a force, racking up 113 rushing yards and adding a crucial touchdown to his name. Meanwhile, Washington's Jayden Daniels put up a valiant effort with 345 passing yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to outscore the Cowboys.
Defensively, Quinnen Williams stood out for Dallas, not only recording three total tackles but also tallying three sacks that disrupted the Commanders' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Williams' relentless pressure led to a key turnover on downs, allowing the Cowboys to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory. With this win, Dallas advances in the playoffs, while Washington's season comes to a close.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 33 | 23 | 70% | 345 | 1 | 1 | 101.1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 13 | 9 | 69% | 180 | 3 | 2 | 111.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 16 | 113 | 7.1 | 20 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 62 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 35 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 11 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 15 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

