NFL · Week 2 · Recap
Cowboys Beat Commanders 37-20 as Dak Prescott Throws 4 Touchdowns
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 37-20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in NFL Week 2 action.
Cowboys led 17-10 at halftime. The first quarter swung it: the Cowboys outscored their opponent 10-0.
The Cowboys move to 1-1, while the Commanders fall to 0-2.
Top performers
Marcus Mariota (WSH, QB): 11/16, 111 YDS, 1 TD
Jayden Daniels (WSH, QB): 7 CAR, 69 YDS
Terry McLaurin (WSH, WR): 2 REC, 50 YDS
Dak Prescott (DAL, QB): 26/31, 279 YDS, 4 TD
Javonte Williams (DAL, RB): 12 CAR, 30 YDS
CeeDee Lamb (DAL, WR): 8 REC, 153 YDS, 2 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 10:01DALCeeDee Lamb 3 Yd pass from Dak Prescott0-7
- Q1 5:01DALBrandon Aubrey 25 Yd Field Goal0-10
- Q2 13:14WSHDrew Stevens 27 Yd Field Goal3-10
- Q2 9:55DALJake Ferguson 10 Yd pass from Dak Prescott3-17
- Q2 6:37WSHStefon Diggs 4 Yd pass from Jayden Daniels10-17
- Q3 12:50WSHDrew Stevens 47 Yd Field Goal13-17
- Q3 7:20DALBrandon Aubrey 44 Yd Field Goal13-20
- Q3 6:32DALJake Ferguson 12 Yd pass from Dak Prescott13-27
- Q4 13:22DALBrandon Aubrey 60 Yd Field Goal13-30
- Q4 9:03WSHStefon Diggs 20 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota20-30
- Q4 3:07DALCeeDee Lamb 24 Yd pass from Dak Prescott20-37
Team stats
| WSH | DAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 389 | 332 |
| First downs | 24 | 20 |
| Third down | 8-14 | 7-11 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 31:29 | 28:31 |