Washington
Commanders
1-0
63
FINAL
29
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Washington Commanders topped the Dallas Cowboys 63-29 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high, as both teams sought to establish early momentum in the season, but it was the Commanders who showcased their offensive prowess and secured a commanding victory.
Jayden Daniels was the star of the night for Washington, throwing for an impressive 393 yards and six touchdowns. His connection with Terry McLaurin was particularly lethal, as McLaurin racked up 180 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Cowboys' secondary. The Commanders' offense was relentless, demonstrating both efficiency and explosiveness throughout the game.
Defensively, the Commanders made key plays that shifted the game's momentum. Joshua Josephs recorded two sacks, putting pressure on the Cowboys' offense and disrupting their rhythm. Additionally, Nick Cross's interception not only halted a promising Dallas drive but also fueled the Commanders' scoring spree, solidifying their grip on the game and leaving the Cowboys scrambling for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 28 | 19 | 68% | 393 | 6 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 36 | 17 | 47% | 246 | 3 | 6 | 58.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 6 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 7 | 180 | 25.7 | 36 | 2 | 51 | 1 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 33 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 20 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 14 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 28 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 21 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Josephs | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

