Washington
Commanders
0-1
14
FINAL
29
Dallas
Cowboys
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Washington Commanders with a final score of 29-14. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was Dallas that came out on top, showcasing their offensive firepower and solid defensive play.
Dak Prescott led the charge for the Cowboys, throwing for an impressive 327 yards and three touchdown passes, effectively spreading the ball around to his targets. CeeDee Lamb was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 95 yards, while Javonte Williams added a solid ground game with 52 rushing yards. The Cowboys' offense was efficient and relentless, making crucial plays when it mattered most.
Defensively, Dallas made its mark with a strong performance, highlighted by Malachi Lawrence, who recorded 1.5 sacks, and Cobie Durant, who intercepted a pass, shifting the momentum in their favor. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter, when Durant's interception led to a quick touchdown, allowing Dallas to create a comfortable lead that Washington struggled to overcome. The Cowboys' defense played a key role in stifling the Commanders' attempts to mount a comeback, sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 40 | 25 | 63% | 327 | 3 | 0 | 113.2 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 146 | 0 | 1 | 71.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 17 | 52 | 3.1 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 9 | 43 | 4.8 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 31 | 2.6 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 19 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 8 | 84 | 10.5 | 24 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 23 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joshua Josephs | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Barber | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 54 |

