It may have taken seven full games, but it finally happened. The Dallas Cowboys played complementary football on Sunday against the Washington Commanders and have a 44-22 victory to show for their work. There are always moments in a game you feel like could have gone better for your team, and in that respect the […] It may have taken seven full games, but it finally happened. The Dallas Cowboys played complementary football on Sunday against the Washington Commanders and have a 44-22 victory to show for their work. There are always moments in a game you feel like could have gone better for your team, and in that respect the Cowboys doubled up their division rivals, and it feels like they didn’t play their best overall game. There is zero doubt that the Cowboys did play their most complete game, though. The offense had its successes and the defense finally turned in positive work when they were on the field. It was wonderful to see and a potential look at how this team can succeed on a weekly basis if they can just manage to do this very difficult thing. Following games like this our stock report is usually a fun one and this edition is no different. We have nothing but up arrows, green lights, and good times here. Let’s go. Stock Up: Dak Prescott It is objective fact that Dak Prescott has had stellar seasons as the Cowboys quarterback, and it feels pretty fair to say 2023 has been his best work to date. What we are seeing from Dak at the moment is the best quarterback play that he has offered the Cowboys throughout his career. He is in full and total control, both physically and from a processing standpoint, of what he wants to, and ultimately will do, at any given moment. With an arsenal featuring two top-level receivers, a stellar tight end, a run game that works, and a play-caller that leans into it all, the sky truly is the limit. Stock Up: CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens It feels fair to lump these two together because they are kind of a package deal at this point. This was by far the most potent version of the Cowboys offense that we have seen with both CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens on the field (it was only the fourth game of it to be clear, and the third really when you consider Lamb was hurt early against Chicago). They are so dynamic individually that you can see how they clearly frustrate the opposing defense on a play-by-play basis. The massive Lamb touchdown? It felt like they were barely trying. Stock Up: Jake Ferguson (and the front office) We are witnessing the best season of Jake Ferguson’s career to date and he still has 10 games to play in it. Sunday offered another multi-touchdown performance which underscores that. Remember when the front office gave him an extension back at training camp? They look pretty brilliant right now. This serves as an argument (another one!) as to why extending players in the earliest possible window is wise. Just imagine if they hadn’t done so and Ferguson was in the middle of a contract year right now. Thankfully we don’t have to worry about that. Stock Up: Javonte Williams Ferguson’s return to dominance has helped the offense, but one of the most important developments this season has been a stable run game from Javonte Williams. He runs like a man on a mission. For the second time this season, Williams ripped off a run at the end of the first half that helped the Cowboys put a touchdown on the board before intermission. Each and every run of his has the potential to bowl somebody over. His style is infections. Stock Up: Matt Eberflus We have slung a lot of arrows, they have been warranted, but we must give credit where it is due. Shout out to Matt Eberflus for adjusting and listening and doing what he could to help the overall team. Sunday was not the zone defense-fest that we have grown accustomed to from this season’s Cowboys, and while it would not exactly be fair to say that this was the exact reason why things went well, it certainly was a factor. We should also note that Washington was down some of their playmakers, but the Cowboys defense dominated in a way that was absolutely foreign to the first six games of the season. They earned their props and that starts with their leader. Stock Up: Donovan Ezeiruaku Welcome to the NFL, Donovan Ezeiruaku! We mentioned the days of Oxnard with Jake Ferguson, and it was back then that Ezeiruaku was a story each and every single day. Some of that hype was paid off on Sunday against Washington. It can be argued that these things are all cyclical, can’t it? Playing less zone defense, mounting a lead, having a secondary that is in a more stable position as a result, everything lends to circumstances that help the pass rush in those instances. Ezeiruaku capitalized. Stock Up: Jadeveon Clowney So did Jadeveon Clowney! This was by far his best game as a Cowboy and that showed in multiple moments. We keep saying things like how the Cowboys don’t need to get immense production on defense because the offense is so good. This is obviously true, and Clowney is a microcosm of that. If the defense can generate a handful of splash plays in certain moments of games, then they are going to put the team at large in a position to succeed. Hopefully Clowney can continue to do that. Stock Up: DaRon Bland This game was really starting to feel like 2023, and then DaRon Bland had a pick-six to fully take us back in time. That it came when everything was well in hand, and we could all party and celebrate, just made it more awesome. Seriously though, DaRon Bland was awesome against the

Heading into Sunday’s game, both the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys were plagued by injuries. Dallas was without cornerback Trevon Diggs who was inactive today because of a concussion. Meanwhile, the Commanders had it a bit worse, playing without both of their top receivers, Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel. It was a matter of […] Heading into Sunday’s game, both the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys were plagued by injuries. Dallas was without cornerback Trevon Diggs who was inactive today because of a concussion. Meanwhile, the Commanders had it a bit worse, playing without both of their top receivers, Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel. It was a matter of which team could navigate their injury report better and take advantage of a depleted opposition. We should be very pleased that the Cowboys did just that and crushed the battered Commanders for an important NFC East win. Here are the players who helped deliver the Cowboys to victory. We’re not going to include Dak Prescott here, we’ve already discussed his unbelievable play earlier. So we’re going to spread the credit around to some other players. DaRon Bland Without Diggs, the Cowboys were thin at cornerback. Players like Kaiir Elam and Trikweze Bridges were tasked with getting significant snaps, making DaRon Bland’s presence even more important. Bland filled the void as a decorated starter with terrific ability. Bland was great in all phases and showed great versatility. First, he provided a lot in tackling in open space. Early in the game, after Washington went up 8-7, Bland chased down Jayden Daniels on the quarterback keeper during a two-point conversion attempt to make sure Daniels didn’t convert the try. He also made a tackle on Jeremy McNichols to ensure that the defense forced a punt. Then, Bland was tasked with defending Washington’s best available receivers and was also matched up on Zach Ertz, who played very well against him in man coverage. Bland also capped off a physical afternoon with a pick-six on Marcus Mariota, playing in relief of Daniels, to record his first interception return for touchdown since 2023, when he had five and earned All-Pro honors. It’s a welcome return to form for a defense that desperately needs turnovers. Shemar James Because the numbers were inflated toward the end of the game, it may not look like it, but the Dallas run defense was much better against Washington. It all started with players being in their right spots. One of the biggest concerns was how Dallas would contain rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He was a non-factor, running for only 33 yards on 13 carries. Jayden Daniels also didn’t do much as a runner before leaving the contest either. A special nod should go to Shemar James for his efforts and to a lesser extent, Kenneth Murray, who played his best game in some weeks. James and his linebacker counterparts did a great job of filling holes and not falling for the misdirection of Washington’s offense. Tied with Murray for the team lead, James had nine tackles, including a sack and forced fumble that was recovered by Jadeveon Clowney. After Washington failed to communicate who had James on the blitz, he had a free run at Daniels, and James capitalized on the play. With DeMarvion Overshown’s return expected in the next month, the Cowboys’ linebacker group is getting James valuable experience, and the rookie linebacker is making the best of it. James has more to learn in playing more disciplined with his eyes, but his physicality is a positive that will help him improve the totality of his game with time. Javonte Williams With each passing week, Javonte Williams continues to prove why he’s such a bargain. After Sunday, Williams has now his fourth game with the Cowboys of at least 80 yards rushing or more. While yes, he does have enough speed to break away runs and evade defenses, as was the case when he made a smooth jump cut to leave Frankie Luvu reaching for air, then bounce to the outside for a 17-yard gain, Williams can also run with power and put a team on his back like he literally did here: This run at the end of the half set the Cowboys up for a touchdown pass to Jake Ferguson, and it was huge after Washington scored a touchdown with less than one minute left in the second quarter. As of now, Williams has 592 yards rushing on the season, good for second in the NFL. Williams does such a good job of finding hidden yardage, turning a one-yard gain into three or four yards, allowing the offense to stay on schedule and be more potent and unpredictable. When coach Schottenheimer mentions marrying the run and pass plays to look similar, it benefits Williams and the next star on this list. Jadeveon Clowney Ever since the trade of Micah Parsons, the Cowboys have been looking for production from their other defensive ends. They also brought in a little help along the way when they signed free agent Jadeveon Clowney. Before Sunday, the veteran had yet to have a true impact game. That’s no longer the case. Clowney had his most active game against the Commanders and was all over the stat sheet. He was solid against the run with five tackles; that has been his calling card for a while in his career. He added a sack, and was even credited with two passes defensed. Plus, he recovered the fumble caused by Shemar James. It was a big day for the veteran. CeeDee Lamb Seeing how the offense was faring without Lamb, everyone expected the offense to take the next step once the All-Pro receiver returned from his multi-week absence, and man, we were proven right. Immediately, Dak Prescott and Lamb got on the right track with Lamb working the middle of the field and being a prime target for short to intermediate areas of the field. Lamb had the play of the day

There is no denying it. 2025 is the year of Jake Ferguson. The Dallas Cowboys gave their tight end an extension while back in training camp this summer and look like absolute geniuses for doing so. Ferguson is having the best season of his career to date and Sunday’s win against Washington was a great […] There is no denying it. 2025 is the year of Jake Ferguson. The Dallas Cowboys gave their tight end an extension while back in training camp this summer and look like absolute geniuses for doing so. Ferguson is having the best season of his career to date and Sunday’s win against Washington was a great example as he hauled in two touchdowns. This was the second one which basically put the game on ice midway through the third quarter. Ferguson’s second touchdown gave him six on the season which is good for a career high. Ferguson had a pair of scores during his rookie season of 2022, and had five the next year when everything was working for Dallas in 2023. With Ferguson having six touchdowns through only seven games this season, he only needs one more score to match his career total prior to this season. Once more, the Cowboys deserve a lot of credit for extending him when they did. Doing so also serves as an argument how extending players in the earliest window of negotiation, when Dallas got Ferguson done, can look smart if the players continue to perform well. See More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

Game Recap: Cowboys in command, 44-22 – Kurt Daniels, DallasCowboys.com Re-live the divisional beatdown. Second Quarter Though the sledding got a little tougher for the offense, the Cowboys are seemingly never far from field-goal range. And sure enough, despite stalling at the Washington 43 on their second possession of the quarter, Aubrey came out and […] Game Recap: Cowboys in command, 44-22 – Kurt Daniels, DallasCowboys.com Re-live the divisional beatdown. Second Quarter Though the sledding got a little tougher for the offense, the Cowboys are seemingly never far from field-goal range. And sure enough, despite stalling at the Washington 43 on their second possession of the quarter, Aubrey came out and split the uprights on a 61-yard field goal. In doing so, he set the NFL record for the most career field goals of at least 60 yards with five. Up to this point, the Dallas defense had forced four punts and stopped Washington on a fourth-down attempt, but with just under two minutes left in the half, the Cowboys couldn’t get off the field. Daniels would push his way into the end zone from the 1-yard line for the touchdown as the Commanders pulled to within 20-15. However, the 39 seconds remaining on the clock was plenty of time for Dallas to reach pay dirt themselves. Despite Prescott being sacked on the first play of the series, he bounced back with a 44-yard pass to Pickens, which was followed by a 33-yard rush by Williams to the Washington 2. A strike from Prescott to Ferguson then provided the score, Dallas going into the break with a 27-15 advantage. All Cylinders: Cowboys throttle Commanders in impressive division win, 44-22 – K.D. Drummond, Cowboys Wire Sunday was fun for Cowboys fans. The Dallas Cowboys needed a win of any variety, but a dominating division blowout is certainly better than what anyone expected. Entering the game with a 2-3-1 record, an early end to their 2025 season was potentially staring the Cowboys in the face. Set to square off in their third divisional battle of the campaign, a home loss to the Washington Commanders would’ve made a turnaround rather unrealistic. But that wasn’t in the cards for the Cowboys. Dallas’ offense was once again prolific, as they welcomed the return of CeeDee Lamb to the passing game for the first time since his Week 3 injury. Lamb was unstoppoable in the first half, as he and Dak Prescott connected five times for 110 yards. Combined with another great performance from George Pickens, who excelled in Lamb’s absence, and strong running support from Javonte Williams, Dallas ran away with things in a 44-22 win. The victory moved them back to .500 on the year, as they prepare to take on the 5-2 Denver Broncos in Week 8. The Broncos came back from a 19-0 fourth quarter deficit, scoring 33 points to defeat the New York Giants 33-22 on a last-second field goal. As for the Commanders, who had to play without WR Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel, they lost QB Jayden Daniels to a hamstring injury as the Cowboys were pulling away. A strip sack by rookie LB Shemar James, one of four Cowboys sacks on the day, was the culprit that ended the QB’s day. Dallas turned the turnover into a blowout, scoring on the subsequent drive, and then intercepting backup Marcus Mariota. CB Daron Bland jumped a route, and returned the pick 66 yards for his sixth career Pick 6. Cowboys dominate on both sides of the ball, beat Commanders 44-22 – Shane Taylor, Inside The Star The 2025 Dallas Cowboys continue to be an enigma. Defense? Give credit to the defense. Even though the Commanders were down their top two pass catchers, they only gave up 22 points. On the first drive of the second half, they made the biggest play of the game when it was still within reach. They forced a fumble on Jayden Daniels, setting the offense up in perfect position. After Dak connected with Jake Ferguson on a five-yard touchdown, the defense followed it up with a DaRon Bland pick-6, that broke the game open 41-15. You know how the rest of these games go, Washington got a couple garbage scores to make the score look better than it was, but what we saw today from the defense was good. If they can at least be AVERAGE for the rest of the season with this offense, they can make the playoffs. We saw more man coverage and blitz, this is exactly what everyone has been asking for and look what happened! Yes, they did not have Terry or Deebo, and Jayden got hurt, but this team was eating him up before he got hurt, so I do not care. This team now sits in full control of second place in the NFC East, trailing only the Eagles, and yes, they did lose to them, but the Eagles have the same record against the division because they lost to the Giants last week. People wondered how it would look when CeeDee Lamb came back, and it looks even better with him and George Pickens. Both of them had awesome games and this offense is the best in football. Dak Prescott continues the best start to his career. He ended the game 21-for-30, 264 yards and three touchdowns. In the last four games, Prescott has 13 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. 6 winners & 1 loser from Cowboys’ statement Week 7 win over Commanders – Randy Gurzi, Sports Illustrated There were a lot of winners in this one. Winner: CeeDee Lamb, WR It didn’t take long for CeeDee Lamb to prove he was healthy. After missing three games with a high ankle sprain, Lamb made the first reception of the game, hauling in a 13-yarder on third-and-one. That was an impressive play, but it was his 74-yard touchdown catch that truly proved he’s back. Lamb ended the day with 110 yards and a touchdown on five receptions. Winner:

Brian Schottenheimer deserves credit for his patience. Matt Eberflus deserves credit for making changes. The past seven days were tough in Dallas. Many in the fan base and the media (myself included) called for heads, namely that of Eberflus, to roll after yet another defensive meltdown cost the Cowboys their third loss of the year. […] Brian Schottenheimer deserves credit for his patience. Matt Eberflus deserves credit for making changes. The past seven days were tough in Dallas. Many in the fan base and the media (myself included) called for heads, namely that of Eberflus, to roll after yet another defensive meltdown cost the Cowboys their third loss of the year. Yet Schottenheimer insisted he wasn’t considering a change at defensive coordinator. He dug in and insisted Eberflus was a good coach who just needed time. Clearly he knew something we didn’t. Coming back home to host the Commanders offered a golden opportunity to reassert themselves in the division race. Washington had just lost to the Bears and they were banged up, with their top two starting receivers both being ruled out for this game. In other words, no excuses for Eberflus and his defense. None needed. The Cowboys won the toss and, for the first time in the Schottenheimer era, elected to receive the ball. Perhaps the goal was to score first and give the defense a lead to play with. If so, the plan worked to perfection. Dak Prescott hit CeeDee Lamb for a 13-yard gain to move the chains on third down, and a deep shot to George Pickens resulted in a pass interference flag in the endzone. That set up a touchdown for Javonte Williams. So what happens when the defense has an early lead to play with? Well, this new thing called a three-and-out, which the Cowboys had been previously unfamiliar with but quickly got acquainted with on Sunday. They forced a punt in just three plays, though Washington managed to down the ball right at the goal line. That led to an ill-advised run play that saw Williams tackled in his own endzone for a safety. Even then, the Dallas defense was not shaken. They barely gave up a conversion on third down, and it took a scramble from Jayden Daniels to get a receiver open, which turned into a 44-yard gain. Even then, the Cowboys forced another third down before giving up the touchdown, and they followed it up with a stuff on the two-point try. It was a different demeanor for a defense that had been beaten and battered so much this year, and it never went away. The Commanders wouldn’t score again until the final minute of the first half, punting three times and turning it over on downs. Meanwhile, Dallas was moving on offense, highlighted by a 74-yard touchdown for Lamb in his first game back from injury. All in all, the Cowboys took a 27-15 lead into halftime. Things kept coming up Cowboys from there. The Commanders started with the ball in the third quarter and, after moving it early on, rookie Shemar James came loose on a blitz for a strip sack of Daniels. Jadeveon Clowney fell on the ball, and Daniels had to leave the game with a hamstring injury. He ultimately did not return in the game. The Cowboys took advantage of the takeaway, with Prescott scrambling to move the chains on third and long and then immediately hitting Jake Ferguson for a touchdown. On the next drive, Marcus Mariota came in for the Commanders and quickly faced heat from the pass rush, getting swarmed before throwing it up for DaRon Bland. The Commanders would score a touchdown following the pick six, and Dallas added a field goal afterwards, but the game was over with that play from Bland. It marked their third 40-burger in as many games at home, and they haven’t lost in AT&T Stadium yet this season (thank you, Green Bay). But this felt different than the other two home games. The Cowboys offense did what they’ve been doing all season – score in bunches – but their defense was markedly better. They had two takeaways, four sacks, and Washington’s running backs were limited to 67 rushing yards on 18 carries. The absence of both Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel certainly played a factor, but Dallas was hardly healthy on defense either. Malik Hooker has been out for a few weeks now and his backup, Juanyeh Thomas, was a surprise inactive due to a migraine. Trevon Diggs also sat out after suffering a concussion away from the team earlier in the week. Dallas also moved Trikweze Bridges into the starting lineup for the first time this season. They weren’t exactly playing the Commanders with a stacked deck, but they made plays despite that. If Eberflus can get this kind of play from his defense consistently going forward, and Schottenheimer can keep cooking with this offense, the rest of the NFC – not just the East – better watch out. See More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

The 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 7 was the most complete and dominant game we’ve seen from the Dallas Cowboys this season. They got the better of the Commanders in all the important categories and now sit at 3-3-1 on the season, second in the NFC East division behind the Philadelphia Eagles. […] The 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 7 was the most complete and dominant game we’ve seen from the Dallas Cowboys this season. They got the better of the Commanders in all the important categories and now sit at 3-3-1 on the season, second in the NFC East division behind the Philadelphia Eagles. This is the type of game we’ve been wanting to see from the Cowboys all season. Hopefully it’s a turning point and a sign of things to come for the rest of the year. The Cowboys need to focus on the week-to-week process of continuing to improve and not look past their next opponent on the schedule. Regardless of what the future may hold for the Cowboys, everyone can hold their heads high after an impressive victory that should provide a boost of confidence around Cowboys Nation. Today, we want to take a look back at this matchup between bitter rivals to find the good, bad, and ugly from this game. THE GOOD – Dak Prescott and Company Minus Cooper Beebe, the Cowboys offense was as close to full strength as possible, and we all witnessed firsthand the kind of damage they can inflict Sunday afternoon. Prescott once again played an outstanding game helping CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Jake Ferguson to all have big days. And, after getting stonewalled last week, Javonte Williams rushed for 100+ yards for the second time this season. The Commanders defense played hard, but simply couldn’t match Dallas’ firepower on both the ground and through the air. Marcus Mariota’s decision to test DaRon Bland turned out to be a bad one. Bland made history on pick-sixes before, and he was up to it again on Sunday, proving once again he can still make the opposing QB pay when throwing his way on any off target or late throws. That’s exactly what happened to Mariota not long after taking over for an injured Jayden Daniels. Mariota made an ill-advised throw to the outside while under pressure, and No. 26 showed just how bad the decision was. THE UGLY – Matt Eberflus’ defensive clampdown of the Commanders The Dallas Cowboys defense under Mike Eberflus’ tutelage so far this season has been without a doubt historically bad. Sunday afternoon against the Commanders though, they made the Washington offense look ugly. Yes, they still gave up a few big plays, but they also managed to get off the field when it counted. They played hard throughout the game and looked rejuvenated, playing with an energy we haven’t seen much from them this year. If they can continue to build on this performance and improve a little each week, this team could become really dangerous. See More: Dallas Cowboys Roster

The Dallas Cowboys came away with the win over the Washington Commanders and that is what matters more than anything. It feels like anything is possible when the team plays the way that they did on Sunday afternoon. Something significant happened during the win that you may have missed. At one point in the first […] The Dallas Cowboys came away with the win over the Washington Commanders and that is what matters more than anything. It feels like anything is possible when the team plays the way that they did on Sunday afternoon. Something significant happened during the win that you may have missed. At one point in the first half, Brandon Aubrey kicked a 61-yard field goal. Because of course he did. This was a significant field goal as it was Aubrey’s fifth field goal from beyond 60 yards throughout his career. It gives him the most among any player across all of NFL history. Brandon Aubrey has become a deep field goal specialist in the three years that he has been a part of the Cowboys, but he has been incredibly accurate from all over the field which has been the most important thing. It stands to reason that he is going to re-write the record books in a number of ways before his career is over. See More: Dallas Cowboys Roster