Washington
Commanders
0-1
30
FINAL
38
Dallas
Cowboys
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown in Week 2 of the 2026 season, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 38-30. The victory keeps the Cowboys firmly in the playoff hunt, while the Commanders will be looking to bounce back in the coming weeks.
Dak Prescott shone for Dallas, throwing for an impressive 336 yards, while also leading a balanced offensive attack that featured standout performances from CeeDee Lamb, who racked up 156 receiving yards. On the other side, Jayden Daniels kept Washington competitive with three touchdown passes, and Terry McLaurin added 70 rushing yards to the mix, showcasing his versatility.
Defensively, Frankie Luvu was a standout for the Commanders, recording nine total tackles and 1.5 sacks, but his efforts weren't enough to turn the tide. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cowboys' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory. The game showcased both teams' offensive firepower, but it was Dallas's defensive resilience that clinched the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 47 | 29 | 62% | 336 | 3 | 0 | 104.5 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 37 | 18 | 49% | 258 | 3 | 0 | 98.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 68 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 10 | 60 | 6.0 | 33 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 14 | 56 | 4.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 8 | 20 | 2.5 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Goodson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 11 | 156 | 14.2 | 41 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 59 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 9 | 92 | 10.2 | 32 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 17 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 9 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 54 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 |

