Washington
Commanders
0-1
42
FINAL
28
Dallas
Cowboys
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Washington Commanders topped the Dallas Cowboys with a commanding 42-28 victory, solidifying their early-season momentum. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they seek to establish themselves in a highly competitive division.
Saquon Barkley was the standout star for Washington, dominating the ground game with an impressive 386 rushing yards, a performance that kept the Cowboys' defense on its heels all game long. Meanwhile, Cam Ward led the Cowboys offensively with 223 passing yards and two touchdowns, while his favorite target, feed me ZEEK EAT, racked up 154 receiving yards, showcasing their explosive passing attack.
Defensively, the Commanders made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Nick Emmanwori's two interceptions were game-changers, halting the Cowboys' drives at critical moments. Additionally, Jordan Hancock added pressure with a key sack, helping to keep Dallas from gaining any rhythm as Washington secured the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 22 | 13 | 59% | 223 | 2 | 3 | 84.2 |
| Robert Griffin III | QB | 12 | 6 | 50% | 73 | 1 | 1 | 62.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 23 | 386 | 16.8 | 64 | 5 | 89 | 0 |
| feed me ZEEK EAT | HB | 15 | 75 | 5.0 | 27 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Robert Griffin III | QB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| feed me ZEEK EAT | HB | 10 | 154 | 15.4 | 121 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 36 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Taylor | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ed TO TALL JONES | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ale Kaho | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

