Washington
Commanders
1-0
28
FINAL
34
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 34-28. The victory keeps Dallas on track as they aim for a strong start to their campaign, showcasing their offensive prowess against a determined Commanders squad.
Dak Prescott led the charge for the Cowboys, throwing for an impressive 367 yards and connecting for a touchdown, while CeeDee Lamb was a standout receiver, racking up 216 receiving yards and finding the end zone once. Javonte Williams contributed solidly on the ground, adding 68 rushing yards to the Cowboys' offensive output. On the other side, Jayden Daniels kept the Commanders competitive with two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Cowboys were able to make crucial plays, particularly with DaRon Bland's interception, which shifted the momentum in Dallas's favor. The Cowboys' defense, while not overpowering, made timely stops when it mattered most, allowing them to hold off a late surge from the Commanders. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Dallas defense forced a turnover on downs, sealing the victory and showcasing their resilience as they head into the next week.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 39 | 28 | 72% | 367 | 2 | 0 | 118.2 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 24 | 18 | 75% | 247 | 2 | 1 | 117.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 68 | 5.7 | 28 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 40 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 15 | 54 | 3.6 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Goodson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 11 | 216 | 19.6 | 151 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 22 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 33 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deatrich Wise Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 55 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 |

