Dallas
Cowboys
11-5
38
FINAL
28
Washington
Commanders
13-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys topped the Washington Commanders 38-28 in a pivotal Week 18 matchup, securing their playoff positioning with this crucial victory. Both teams entered the contest with high stakes, but it was the Cowboys who emerged victorious, clinching a spot in the postseason.
Dak Prescott led the way for Dallas, throwing for 297 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing precision and poise in the pocket. His favorite target, KaVontae Turpin, racked up 112 receiving yards, consistently finding space in the Commanders' secondary. On the ground, the Cowboys maintained a balanced attack, allowing Prescott to operate effectively throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cowboys were a force, highlighted by Malachi Lawrence's dominant performance. He recorded three sacks and three total tackles, creating chaos for the Washington offense. The turning point came when DaRon Bland intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in Dallas's favor and sealing the outcome in the closing moments of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 297 | 3 | 3 | 112.4 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 16 | 7 | 44% | 181 | 1 | 3 | 66.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 6 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | -12 | -4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 70 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 38 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 36 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 17 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 2 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 27 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | SAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 38 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

