Cowboys at Commanders
Dallas Cowboys 56, Washington Commanders 26 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Cowboys 56 7 TD · 0 FG · 8 XP
Commanders 26 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPDak Prescott 532 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 120 yds rushingCeeDee Lamb 148 yds receivingCobie Durant 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 585 · 458Passing yards 524 · 337Rushing yards 61 · 121Completions 25/37 · 16/36Yards per carry 4.9 · 13.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
The Dallas Cowboys topped the Washington Commanders with a commanding final score of 56-26 in Week 18 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning on the line, this decisive victory solidified the Cowboys' standing as they head into the postseason with momentum.
Dak Prescott was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 532 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dissect the Commanders' defense. CeeDee Lamb was his primary target, racking up 148 receiving yards, while Jacory Croskey-Merritt made a valiant effort for Washington, gaining 120 rushing yards despite the team's struggles.
Defensively, the Cowboys made crucial plays that tilted the game in their favor, with Cobie Durant recording two interceptions to stifle Washington's drives. Rashan Gary added pressure with a sack, but it was Durant's timely picks that shifted the momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Cowboys scored three consecutive touchdowns, turning a close game into a comfortable lead that Washington could never recover from.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 56 |
| Commanders | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 26 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 25/37 | 68% | 532 | 5 | 2 | 127.5 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 16/36 | 44% | 347 | 2 | 6 | 58.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 10 | 55 | 5.5 | 15 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 8 | 120 | 15.0 | 14 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Malik DavisHB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| CeeDee LambWR | 5 | 148 | 29.6 | 80 | 1 | 73 | 1 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 3 | 120 | 40.0 | 49 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 75 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 35 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 16 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 61 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Malik DavisHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| DaRon BlandCB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen ThompsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT OvertonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar JamesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer SpeedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Joshua JosephsREDG | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick CrossFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT TuimoloauLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Cobie DurantCB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik HookerFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RushCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |