Washington
Commanders
0-1
28
FINAL
38
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Washington Commanders with a final score of 38-28, securing an important victory early in the season. Both teams came into the game looking to establish momentum, but it was Dallas that emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle.
Dallas's Dak Prescott put on a spectacular performance, passing for 412 yards and contributing significantly to the team's offensive output. KaVontae Turpin was a standout receiver, racking up 211 yards and a touchdown, while Jayden Daniels of the Commanders countered with four touchdown passes, keeping the game competitive until the end. However, the Cowboys’ balanced attack, including Javonte Williams' solid 64 rushing yards, proved too much for Washington.
Defensively, the Cowboys made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Markquese Bell's two interceptions. The turning point came in the second half when Dallas capitalized on a turnover, leading to a touchdown that extended their lead. While Sean Taylor led the Commanders in tackles with three, it was the Cowboys’ ability to create turnovers that ultimately sealed the game, allowing them to outlast their rivals.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 35 | 20 | 57% | 412 | 4 | 1 | 124.9 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 304 | 4 | 4 | 106.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 8 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 6 | 211 | 35.2 | 55 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 123 | 41.0 | 63 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 102 | 17.0 | 43 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 22 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Santana Moss | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 32 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 36 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markquese Bell | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Taylor | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

