Dallas
Cowboys
1-2
41
FINAL
45
Washington
Commanders
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup of the 2027 season, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys by a score of 45-41, solidifying their place in the playoff conversation. Both teams fought hard, but the Commanders ultimately emerged victorious in a game that featured explosive offensive performances and key defensive plays.
Washington's quarterback Jayden Daniels was the standout of the night, throwing for an impressive 378 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find open receivers and exploit the Cowboys' secondary. Terry McLaurin was his top target, racking up 260 receiving yards and proving to be a game-changer on crucial downs. Meanwhile, Dallas relied heavily on Jaydon Blue, who put up a remarkable 202 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
The turning point of the game came late in the fourth quarter when Washington's defense made a critical stop, allowing them to maintain their lead. Although Dallas's Caleb Downs led the team with four tackles, the Commanders' ability to pressure the offense when it mattered most ultimately secured their victory. With this win, Washington continues to build momentum, while Dallas will need to regroup and find ways to tighten their defense in future matchups.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 18 | 14 | 78% | 378 | 4 | 2 | 118.7 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 208 | 3 | 1 | 95.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 18 | 202 | 11.2 | 36 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 12 | 96 | 8.0 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 260 | 43.3 | 82 | 3 | 84 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 16 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 17 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 10 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 20 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Percy Butler | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alijah Clark | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mazi Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clev Lubin | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 24 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

