Washington
Commanders
1-0
42
FINAL
31
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Dallas Cowboys 42-31 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to establish dominance early in the season, but it was the Commanders who secured the victory with a balanced offensive attack and key defensive plays.
Caleb Williams led the way for Washington with a stellar performance, throwing for 318 yards and contributing significantly to the scoreboard. Meanwhile, the Cowboys' Dak Prescott shone brightly as well, tossing four touchdown passes to keep his team in contention. On the ground, Javonte Williams was a dual threat for Dallas, racking up 108 rushing yards and leading all receivers with 126 yards through the air.
Defensively, the Commanders made crucial stops that shifted momentum in their favor. Carson Schwesinger stood out with five total tackles and a sack, showcasing his impact on the field. The turning point came when Nick Cross snagged an interception, halting a promising Cowboys drive and allowing Washington to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 26 | 18 | 69% | 318 | 3 | 2 | 117.1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 294 | 4 | 1 | 127.1 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 2 | 100% | 60 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 11 | 108 | 9.8 | 10 | 0 | 67 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 11 | 41 | 3.7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 10 | 126 | 12.6 | 103 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 6 | 119 | 19.8 | 27 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 9 | 103 | 11.4 | 53 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 40 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | — | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 10 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Keys | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 29 |

