Final2022 Week 18

Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD

Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders, Week 18 2022

Dallas Cowboys

Away

6

Washington Commanders

HomeWon

26

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cowboys06006
Commanders767626

DAL 6WAS 26 Final

  • Passing leader

    Sam Howell

    WAS · QB

    19.3PPR pts

    11/19, 169 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Terry McLaurin

    WAS · WR

    16.4PPR pts

    3 REC, 74 YDS, 1 TD

  • Cowboys leader

    CeeDee Lamb

    DAL · WR

    16.2PPR pts

    5 REC, 52 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kendall Fuller

    WAS

    1 INT, 1 TD, 1 TKL

Commanders 26, Cowboys 6: Washington leads from start to finish

Washington led 13–6 at halftime and outscored Dallas 13–0 after the break to win 26–6. The Commanders finished with a 309–182 edge in total offense and averaged 4.9 yards per play.

The Cowboys went 4-for-18 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Commanders kept the ball for 36:12.

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Key advantages

  • +2.1 yards/play WAS 4.9 · DAL 2.8
  • +1 turnover margin WAS 1 · DAL 2 turnovers
  • +127 total yards WAS 309 · DAL 182

Game Highlights

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Why the Commanders Won

Washington won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Cowboys vs Commanders
CowboysStatCommanders
2.8Yards per play4.9
2Turnovers1
182Total yards309
Other team stats
66Plays63
22%Third-down conversion21%
23:48Time of possession36:12

Scoring Summary

The Commanders scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Cowboys scored one touchdown.

Scoring plays, Cowboys vs Commanders
TimeTeamPlayDALWAS
1st quarter
11:08WASSam Howell → Terry McLaurin, 16-yard TD Takes leadJoey Slye XP07
2nd quarter
12:38WASKendall Fuller 29-yard interception return TD Extends leadXP missed013
0:06DALDak Prescott → CeeDee Lamb, 15-yard TDXP missed613
3rd quarter
1:49WASSam Howell 9-yard TD run Extends leadJoey Slye XP620
4th quarter
14:19WASJoey Slye 29-yard FG Extends lead623
5:19WASJoey Slye 22-yard FG Extends lead626

Fantasy Points: Cowboys vs Commanders, Week 18 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Sam HowellWASQB19.3 PTSQB7
  2. Terry McLaurinWASWR16.4 PTSWR14
  3. CeeDee LambDALWR16.2 PTSWR15
  4. Jahan DotsonWASWR10.2 PTSWR37

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Sam HowellWASQB19.3QB711/1916911535183.0Start/Sit →
Dak PrescottDALQB9.7QB2214/3712811616045.8Start/Sit →
Cooper RushDALQB0.0—0/1000———39.6

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Terry McLaurinWASWR16.4WR14WR———63741Start/Sit →
CeeDee LambDALWR16.2WR15WR———75521Start/Sit →
Jahan DotsonWASWR10.2WR37WR———43720Start/Sit →
Jaret PattersonWASRB7.8RB34RB177801000
Dalton SchultzDALTE7.3TE22TE———94330Start/Sit →
Jonathan WilliamsWASRB6.1RB42RB143202290
T.Y. HiltonDALWR3.9WR79WR———42190
Logan ThomasWASTE3.6TE35TE———32160
Noah BrownDALWR2.0WR96WR———61100
Michael GallupDALWR2.0WR98WR———61100
Tony PollardDALRB1.9RB71RB71901000Start/Sit →
Malik DavisDALRB1.9RB72RB5190————
Jake FergusonDALTE1.4TE53TE———1140Start/Sit →
Ezekiel ElliottDALRB1.0RB81RB81002000
Reggie BonnafonWASRB0.8RB82RB380————
Curtis SamuelWASWR0.4WR115WR1-4011-20
Armani RogersWASTE0.2TE56TE120————
Cam SimsWASWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Dallas Cowboys

Snap Share

  1. Michael GallupWR60 snaps90%
  2. Dalton SchultzTE58 snaps87%
  3. CeeDee LambWR58 snaps87%
  4. Noah BrownWR44 snaps66%
  5. Ezekiel ElliottRB32 snaps48%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Dalton Schultz25%, 9 targets
  2. CeeDee Lamb19%, 7 targets
  3. Noah Brown17%, 6 targets
  4. Michael Gallup17%, 6 targets
  5. T.Y. Hilton11%, 4 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Ezekiel Elliott31%, 8 carries
  2. Tony Pollard27%, 7 carries
  3. Dak Prescott23%, 6 carries
  4. Malik Davis19%, 5 carries

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

  1. Terry McLaurinWR50 snaps76%
  2. Jahan DotsonWR49 snaps74%
  3. Logan ThomasTE46 snaps70%
  4. John BatesTE39 snaps59%
  5. Curtis SamuelWR35 snaps53%

Target Share18 targets

  1. Terry McLaurin33%, 6 targets
  2. Jahan Dotson22%, 4 targets
  3. Logan Thomas17%, 3 targets
  4. Jonathan Williams11%, 2 targets
  5. Curtis Samuel6%, 1 targets
  6. Other11%, 2 targets

Carry Share41 carries

  1. Jaret Patterson41%, 17 carries
  2. Jonathan Williams34%, 14 carries
  3. Sam Howell12%, 5 carries
  4. Reggie Bonnafon7%, 3 carries
  5. Curtis Samuel2%, 1 carries
  6. Other2%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael GallupDALWR6090%617%0
Dalton SchultzDALTE5887%925%0
CeeDee LambDALWR5887%719%0
Terry McLaurinWASWR5076%633%0
Jahan DotsonWASWR4974%422%0
Logan ThomasWASTE4670%317%0
Noah BrownDALWR4466%617%0
John BatesWASTE3959%00%0
Curtis SamuelWASWR3553%16%1
Jaret PattersonWASRB3350%16%17
Ezekiel ElliottDALRB3248%26%8
Jonathan WilliamsWASRB3147%211%14
Tony PollardDALRB2943%13%7
T.Y. HiltonDALWR2639%411%0
Jake FergusonDALTE1421%13%0
Cam SimsWASWR1218%16%0
Cole TurnerWASTE1117%00%0
Armani RogersWASTE1117%00%1
Dyami BrownWASWR812%00%0
Malik DavisDALRB69%00%5
Sean McKeonDALTE57%00%0
Reggie BonnafonWASRB35%00%3
Peyton HendershotDALTE34%00%0
Dax MilneWASWR23%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+8.0Sam Howell19.3 PTS vs 11.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.8Dak Prescott9.7 PTS vs 19.5 xFP
  • Highest expected volume19.5 xFPDak Prescott9.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Dak PrescottDAL · QB9.719.5−9.891%37 att—37622%00%
Dalton SchultzDAL · TE7.315.0−7.787%25% tgt—000%925%
Jaret PattersonWAS · RB7.812.6−4.850%41% car—01741%16%
Jonathan WilliamsWAS · RB6.112.3−6.247%34% car—01434%211%
CeeDee LambDAL · WR16.211.7+4.587%19% tgt—000%719%
Sam HowellWAS · QB19.311.3+8.0100%19 att—19512%00%
Michael GallupDAL · WR2.010.0−8.090%17% tgt—000%617%
Noah BrownDAL · WR2.010.0−8.066%17% tgt—000%617%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR16.410.0+6.476%33% tgt—000%633%
Ezekiel ElliottDAL · RB1.08.5−7.548%30% car—0830%26%
Jahan DotsonWAS · WR10.26.7+3.574%22% tgt—000%422%
T.Y. HiltonDAL · WR3.96.7−2.839%11% tgt—000%411%
Tony PollardDAL · RB1.96.2−4.343%26% car—0726%13%
Logan ThomasWAS · TE3.65.0−1.470%17% tgt—000%317%
Malik DavisDAL · RB1.93.2−1.39%19% car—0519%00%
Curtis SamuelWAS · WR0.42.3−1.953%6% tgt—012%16%
Reggie BonnafonWAS · RB0.81.9−1.15%7% car—037%00%
Cam SimsWAS · WR0.01.7−1.718%6% tgt—000%16%
Jake FergusonDAL · TE1.41.7−0.321%3% tgt—000%13%
Armani RogersWAS · TE0.20.6−0.417%2% car—012%00%
Bryan AngerDAL · —0.00.6−0.6—4% car—014%00%
Cooper RushDAL · QB0.00.4−0.49%1 att—100%00%

Team totals: Cowboys 36 targets and 27 carries; Commanders 18 targets and 41 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Dak Prescott Unlucky

DAL · QB · 9.7 pts on 19.5 expected

14 of 37 passing for 128 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 6 carries for 16 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Dak Prescott →

Sam Howell Ran hot

WAS · QB · 19.3 pts on 11.3 expected

11 of 19 passing for 169 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 5 carries for 35 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Sam Howell →

Dalton Schultz Unlucky

DAL · TE · 7.3 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (25% of the team's), 4 catches for 33 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Dalton Schultz →

CeeDee Lamb

DAL · WR · 16.2 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 52 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Start/Sit: CeeDee Lamb →

Jaret Patterson

WAS · RB · 7.8 pts on 12.6 expected

1 target (6% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 17 carries (41% of the team's) for 78 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.6 expected.

Jonathan Williams Unlucky

WAS · RB · 6.1 pts on 12.3 expected

2 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 9 yards; 14 carries (34% of the team's) for 32 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Michael Gallup Unlucky

DAL · WR · 2.0 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (17% of the team's), 1 catch for 10 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Noah Brown Unlucky

DAL · WR · 2.0 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (17% of the team's), 1 catch for 10 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Dallas Cowboys

  • Stock up: T.Y. Hilton played 39% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.
  • Stock down: Jake Ferguson played 21% of the snaps, down from a 42% season average.

Washington Commanders

  • Stock up: Jaret Patterson led the backfield with 50% of the snaps after trailing Jonathan Williams before this game.
  • Stock down: Jonathan Williams lost the backfield lead: 47% of the snaps to Jaret Patterson's 50%.
  • Stock down: Curtis Samuel played 53% of the snaps, down from a 73% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Cowboys defense and Commanders defense
Points allowed toCowboys DCommanders D
QBs15.116.6
RBs17.817.2
WRs35.632.1
TEs9.49.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Washington opened at 29% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Commanders win probability

Commanders win probability by game minuteCommanders started at 29%, stood at 63% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +20Howell → McLaurin, 16-yd TD30% → 50%Q1 11:08
  2. +19Fuller 29-yd pick-six56% → 75%Q2 12:38
  3. −20Prescott → Lamb, 15-yd TD83% → 63%Q2 0:06
  4. +20Howell 9-yd TD run75% → 95%Q3 1:49
  5. +2Slye 29-yd FG97% → 99%Q4 14:19

Swing in Commanders win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Cowboys vs Commanders
Dallas CowboysMeasureWashington Commanders
66Plays63
59%Pass rate35%
3.0Yds / dropback7.2
2.4Yds / carry3.7
4/18Third downs3/14

Efficiency edge Washington ran 3 fewer plays but gained 4.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DAL Schultz 25% · Lamb 19% · Gallup 17%
  • WAS McLaurin 33% · Dotson 22% · Thomas 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Cowboys vs Commanders
ResultDALWAS
Touchdowns12
Field goals02
Punts107
Turnovers11
Turnovers on downs20
Missed field goals02
  • The Commanders opened the scoring on their first possession, a 2-play, 20-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 30 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DALQ1 15:007103:15Downs
WASQ1 11:452200:37Touchdown
DALQ1 11:083-71:31Punt
WASQ1 9:37360:55Punt
WASQ1 8:42422:07Missed FG
DALQ1 6:35361:50Punt
WASQ1 4:4511626:18Interception
DALQ2 13:27340:49Interception
DALQ2 12:38351:21Punt
WASQ2 11:178483:45Missed FG
DALQ2 7:32330:47Punt
WASQ2 6:456214:08Punt
DALQ2 2:3714772:31Touchdown
WASQ2 0:061-10:06End of half
WASQ3 15:00372:11Punt
DALQ3 12:49331:42Punt
WASQ3 11:07341:27Punt
DALQ3 9:40310:57Punt
WASQ3 8:43332:13Punt
DALQ3 6:303-20:56Punt
WASQ3 5:346593:45Touchdown
DALQ3 1:49301:05Punt
WASQ3 0:445561:25Field goal
DALQ4 14:199303:36Downs
WASQ4 10:43371:31Punt
DALQ4 9:12300:23Punt
WASQ4 8:496413:30Field goal
DALQ4 5:19361:12Punt
WASQ4 4:07382:14Punt
DALQ4 1:533131:53End of game
About these numbers

The Commanders' interception touchdown is counted as a Cowboys interception, not as a Commanders possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Cowboys vs Commanders Head-to-Head

The Cowboys and Commanders first met in 1960 and have played 133 times since. They have been NFC East rivals since 1970.

All-time series
82–49–2Cowboys lead, 133 meetings since 1960
Postseason
2–0Commanders won in 1972 and 1982
Largest Cowboys win
56–142021
Largest Commanders win
35–72005

Since 2021

9–2 Cowboys lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. DAL = Cowboys win, WAS = Commanders win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 18 Cowboys at Commanders Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Cowboys vs Commanders
CowboysStatCommanders
12-5Record8-8-1
27.5Points per game18.9
354.9Yards per game330.3
5.4Yards per play4.9
20.1Points allowed per game20.2
330.2Yards allowed per game304.6

Cowboys vs Commanders Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
DAL −7.5Cowboys failed to cover by 27.5
Total
41.5Under: 32 points scored (by 9.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Cowboys24.56−18.5
Commanders17.026+9.0

The Commanders beat their implied total and the Cowboys fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 4 meetings: Cowboys 3–1 ATS, unders 3–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Dallas Cowboys

Against the spread
10–7
Over/under
9–8
ATS as favorite
7–5
ATS as underdog
3–2
ATS on the road
4–4

Washington Commanders

Against the spread
8–8–1
Over/under
5–12
ATS as favorite
4–5
ATS as underdog
4–3–1
ATS at home
4–4–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Cowboys vs Commanders Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 18 in Washington. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Cowboys vs Commanders Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Cowboys vs Commanders Week 18 game?

The Washington Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 26–6 in Week 18 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, on January 8, 2023. See the Commanders' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Cowboys vs Commanders?

The final score was Commanders 26, Cowboys 6. The Commanders led 13–6 at halftime, and the second half went Cowboys 0, Commanders 13.

What happened in the Cowboys vs Commanders game?

Washington led 13–6 at halftime and outscored Dallas 13–0 after the break to win 26–6. The Commanders finished with a 309–182 edge in total offense and averaged 4.9 yards per play. Sam Howell led all players with 11 of 19 passing for 169 yards and a touchdown, plus 5 carries for 35 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Cowboys committed 2 turnovers, the Commanders 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Cowboys vs Commanders?

Sam Howell led the game with 19.3 PPR fantasy points, the QB7 of Week 18, on 11 of 19 passing for 169 yards and a touchdown, plus 5 carries for 35 rushing yards and a touchdown. Terry McLaurin was next with 16.4 (WR14). See Sam Howell's 2022 game log.

Who led Cowboys vs Commanders in passing, rushing and receiving?

Sam Howell (WAS) led all passers with 11 of 19 for 169 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Jaret Patterson (WAS) led in rushing with 17 carries for 78 yards. Terry McLaurin (WAS) led in receiving with 3 catches for 74 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Sam Howell score against the Cowboys?

Sam Howell scored 19.3 fantasy points against the Cowboys in Week 18 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 11 of 19 passing for 169 yards and a touchdown, plus 5 carries for 35 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cowboys vs Commanders?

Sam Howell outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 19.3 PPR points on 11.3 xFP (+8.0). Dak Prescott fell furthest short, with 9.7 points on 19.5 xFP (−9.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Commanders beat the Cowboys?

The Commanders beat the Cowboys 26–6 because they averaged 4.9 yards per play to 2.8, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 309–182.

Which team won the turnover battle in Cowboys vs Commanders?

The Commanders won the turnover battle 2–1: the Cowboys gave the ball away 2 times and the Commanders 1 time. The Commanders won the game.

What is the all-time Cowboys vs Commanders record?

The Cowboys lead the all-time series 82–49–2 across 133 meetings since 1960, including a 0–2 record in the postseason.

When did the Cowboys and Commanders last play before this game?

Before Week 18 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on October 2, 2022, when the Cowboys beat the Commanders 25–10.

Have the Cowboys and Commanders met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 1982 playoffs. The Cowboys are 0–2 against the Commanders in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Cowboys vs Commanders?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Cowboys −7.5, making the Dallas Cowboys 7.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41.5. That implied about 24.5 points for the Cowboys and 17.0 for the Commanders.

Did Cowboys vs Commanders go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 41.5, and the teams combined for 32 points, 9.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Cowboys vs Commanders?

The Commanders covered as 7.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Cowboys −7.5. The final margin was 20 points.