- Matchup: Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
- Broadcast: FOX
- Point Spread: Cowboys -4.0
- Total Over/Under: 50
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The Washington Commanders (0-1) will visit AT&T Stadium this Sunday to battle the Dallas Cowboys (0-1). The Cowboys enter this matchup as 4-point favorites, with the total set at 50 points.
As they step onto the field, the Washington Commanders are seeking their first win of the season with an 0-1 record. In their previous game, they faced the Philadelphia Eagles and suffered a narrow defeat, finishing 24-22. Quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 18 of 34 passes for 164 yards and threw 2 touchdowns, boasting a quarterback rating of 85.9 without any interceptions. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs contributed significantly, averaging 13.8 yards per catch with a total of 55 yards from 4 receptions. The ground game was led by Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who carried the ball 16 times for 63 yards (3.9 yards per carry). Throughout the game, the Commanders executed 66 plays, gaining a total of 295 yards. In terms of rushing, Washington attempted 32 runs for 132 yards, averaging 4.1 yards per attempt. On defense, they allowed 136 rushing yards on 25 carries (5.4 yards per attempt) and completed 14 of 25 passes for 182 yards, achieving a completion rate of 56.0%.
For teams aiming to score, the NFC East squads average 22.0 points per game. On the ground, they collectively achieve an average of 132.0 rushing yards, placing them 9th in the league. The Commanders have accumulated 295 total yards this season and secured 10 first downs, while facing 6 penalties totaling 45 yards. So far, they have maintained possession without turning the ball over, registering 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown.
Defensively, the Commanders rank 16th in the league in terms of opponent scoring, allowing 24.0 points per game. They concede an average of 5.4 rushing yards per carry and 136 rushing yards per game. Through the air, they have surrendered 182 passing yards, placing them 12th overall. Their total yardage allowed is 318 yards per game, ranking them 17th in the league, while they have given up 3 passing touchdowns.
The Cowboys enter this matchup with an 0-1 record as well. In their last encounter, they were defeated 28-20 by the New York Giants. Dak Prescott threw for 175 yards on 22-34 passing with 2 touchdowns, earning a quarterback rating of 84.8 but also recorded 1 interception. His average yards per attempt came in at 5.1. Running back Javonte Williams had 12 carries for 41 yards, averaging 3.4 yards per attempt. CeeDee Lamb was a standout receiver, catching 5 passes for 44 yards (8.8 yards per reception). The Cowboys’ rushing attack gained 69 yards on 18 attempts, averaging 3.8 yards per carry. Overall, they tallied 244 yards from 52 plays, averaging 4.7 yards per play. On the defensive side, Dallas permitted a completion percentage of 79.3%, allowing 229 passing yards on 23 completions from 29 attempts. They also gave up 165 rushing yards on 37 attempts (4.5 yards per carry).
Regarding their scoring capability, the Cowboys rank 23rd in the league, averaging 20.0 points per contest. This season, they have thrown for a total of 175 yards and run for an average of 69.0 yards per game. The Cowboys’ total yardage is 244.0 yards per game, placing them at 28th in the league. They have incurred 9 penalties, costing 90 yards, ranking 9th in penalties. With 12 first downs to their name, they have also suffered 1 interception.
On the defensive end, the Cowboys have allowed 3 touchdown passes and approximately 229.0 passing yards per game, ranking them 22nd overall. They have given up a total of 165 rushing yards, forced 1 turnover, and conceded 28 points thus far this season. In terms of defensive plays, they participated in 68 plays, placing them 27th in the league, while allowing 28.0 points per outing, which ranks them 21st.
Who will come out on top in this thrilling Commanders-Cowboys NFL clash?
Prediction: Bet on the Cowboys -4.0
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