Washington
Commanders
0-1
7
FINAL
49
Dallas
Cowboys
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Washington Commanders 49-7 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Cowboys' offense showcased its firepower, while the Commanders struggled to keep pace in what was a crucial early-season matchup.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Dallas, throwing for an impressive 312 yards and connecting on five touchdown passes. His favorite target, George Pickens, made a significant impact with 157 receiving yards, creating mismatches throughout the game. The Cowboys' offensive line provided solid protection, allowing Prescott to find his rhythm and execute the game plan effectively.
Defensively, the Cowboys were relentless, with Jalen Thompson leading the team with seven tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter when Donovan Ezeiruaku recorded a critical sack, halting a potential Commanders drive and shifting momentum firmly in Dallas's favor. Dee Winters' interception later in the game further sealed Washington's fate, as the Cowboys' defense maintained control throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 20 | 16 | 312 | 5 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 25 | 12 | 82 | 0 | 3 | 16.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 9 | 37 | 4.1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 157 | 26.2 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 3 | 40 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derion Kendrick | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Reaves | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jake Moody | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

