Final2022 Week 4

AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX

Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys, Week 4 2022

Washington Commanders

Away

10

Dallas Cowboys

HomeWon

25

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Commanders073010
Cowboys3931025

WAS 10DAL 25 Final

  • Passing leader

    Cooper Rush

    DAL · QB

    17.6PPR pts

    15/27, 223 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    CeeDee Lamb

    DAL · WR

    21.7PPR pts

    6 REC, 97 YDS, 1 TD

  • Commanders leader

    Jahan Dotson

    WAS · WR

    13.3PPR pts

    3 REC, 43 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    DaRon Bland

    DAL

    1 INT, 3 TKL

Cowboys 25, Commanders 10: Dallas leads from start to finish

Dallas led 12–7 at halftime and outscored Washington 13–3 after the break to win 25–10. Washington outgained the Cowboys 297–279, but the Cowboys averaged 4.9 yards per play.

The Commanders went 5-for-15 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Cowboys finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 18 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.7 yards/play DAL 4.9 · WAS 4.2
  • +2 turnover margin DAL 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Cowboys Won

Dallas won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Commanders vs Cowboys
CommandersStatCowboys
4.2Yards per play4.9
2Turnovers0
Other team stats
297Total yards279
71Plays57
33%Third-down conversion33%
33:06Time of possession26:54

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Commanders vs Cowboys
TimeTeamPlayWASDAL
1st quarter
11:34DALBrett Maher 53-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
14:56DALBrett Maher 45-yard FG Extends lead06
7:05WASCarson Wentz → Jahan Dotson, 10-yard TD Takes leadJoey Slye XP76
1:04DALCooper Rush → Michael Gallup, 9-yard TD Takes lead712
3rd quarter
4:56DALBrett Maher 28-yard FG Extends lead715
1:27WASJoey Slye 45-yard FG1015
4th quarter
14:54DALCooper Rush → CeeDee Lamb, 30-yard TD Extends leadBrett Maher XP1022
3:51DALBrett Maher 29-yard FG Extends lead1025

Fantasy Points: Commanders vs Cowboys, Week 4 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. CeeDee LambDALWR21.7 PTSWR8
  2. Cooper RushDALQB17.6 PTSQB13
  3. Jahan DotsonWASWR13.3 PTSWR25
  4. Michael GallupDALWR10.4 PTSWR36

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Cooper RushDALQB17.6QB1315/2722320270107.5
Carson WentzWASQB9.3QB2725/421701215056.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
CeeDee LambDALWR21.7WR8WR———86971Start/Sit →
Jahan DotsonWASWR13.3WR25WR———43431Start/Sit →
Michael GallupDALWR10.4WR36WR———32241
Ezekiel ElliottDALRB10.1RB30RB1949022320
Antonio GibsonWASRB9.3RB34RB1349033140
Noah BrownDALWR9.1WR42WR———63610
J.D. McKissicWASRB8.6RB39RB840043160
Curtis SamuelWASWR7.8WR49WR———74380
Logan ThomasWASTE6.9TE21TE———65190
John BatesWASTE5.9TE26TE———64190Start/Sit →
Jonathan WilliamsWASRB4.8RB50RB5480————
Terry McLaurinWASWR3.5WR80WR———62150Start/Sit →
Tony PollardDALRB1.8RB66RB8603120Start/Sit →
Jake FergusonDALTE1.7TE52TE———1170Start/Sit →
Dyami BrownWASWR1.6WR97WR———4160Start/Sit →
Dalton SchultzDALTE0.0—TE———3000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

  1. Terry McLaurinWR70 snaps95%
  2. Curtis SamuelWR58 snaps78%
  3. Logan ThomasTE55 snaps74%
  4. Jahan DotsonWR44 snaps59%
  5. J.D. McKissicRB38 snaps51%

Target Share40 targets

  1. Curtis Samuel18%, 7 targets
  2. Logan Thomas15%, 6 targets
  3. Terry McLaurin15%, 6 targets
  4. John Bates15%, 6 targets
  5. J.D. McKissic10%, 4 targets
  6. Other28%, 11 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Antonio Gibson48%, 13 carries
  2. J.D. McKissic30%, 8 carries
  3. Jonathan Williams19%, 5 carries
  4. Carson Wentz4%, 1 carries

Dallas Cowboys

Snap Share

  1. CeeDee LambWR58 snaps95%
  2. Dalton SchultzTE55 snaps90%
  3. Noah BrownWR48 snaps79%
  4. Ezekiel ElliottRB39 snaps64%
  5. Michael GallupWR39 snaps64%

Target Share26 targets

  1. CeeDee Lamb31%, 8 targets
  2. Noah Brown23%, 6 targets
  3. Dalton Schultz12%, 3 targets
  4. Michael Gallup12%, 3 targets
  5. Tony Pollard12%, 3 targets
  6. Other12%, 3 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. Ezekiel Elliott66%, 19 carries
  2. Tony Pollard28%, 8 carries
  3. Cooper Rush7%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
CeeDee LambDALWR5895%831%0
Terry McLaurinWASWR7095%615%0
Dalton SchultzDALTE5590%312%0
Noah BrownDALWR4879%623%0
Curtis SamuelWASWR5878%718%0
Logan ThomasWASTE5574%615%0
Ezekiel ElliottDALRB3964%28%19
Michael GallupDALWR3964%312%0
Jahan DotsonWASWR4459%410%0
J.D. McKissicWASRB3851%410%8
Antonio GibsonWASRB3041%38%13
John BatesWASTE3041%615%0
Tony PollardDALRB2439%312%8
Dyami BrownWASWR2128%410%0
Jake FergusonDALTE1728%14%0
Simi FehokoDALWR1016%00%0
Armani RogersWASTE1115%00%0
KaVontae TurpinDALWR58%00%0
Jonathan WilliamsWASRB68%00%5
Cam SimsWASWR57%00%0
Peyton HendershotDALTE47%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Carson WentzWAS · QB9.318.4−9.1100%42 att—4214%00%
Ezekiel ElliottDAL · RB10.115.6−5.564%66% car—01966%28%
Antonio GibsonWAS · RB9.313.4−4.141%48% car—01348%38%
CeeDee LambDAL · WR21.713.3+8.495%31% tgt—000%831%
Cooper RushDAL · QB17.612.7+4.9100%27 att—2727%00%
J.D. McKissicWAS · RB8.611.8−3.251%30% car—0830%410%
Curtis SamuelWAS · WR7.811.7−3.978%18% tgt—000%718%
Tony PollardDAL · RB1.810.1−8.339%28% car—0828%312%
John BatesWAS · TE5.910.0−4.141%15% tgt—000%615%
Logan ThomasWAS · TE6.910.0−3.174%15% tgt—000%615%
Noah BrownDAL · WR9.110.0−0.979%23% tgt—000%623%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR3.510.0−6.595%15% tgt—000%615%
Dyami BrownWAS · WR1.66.7−5.128%10% tgt—000%410%
Jahan DotsonWAS · WR13.36.7+6.659%10% tgt—000%410%
Dalton SchultzDAL · TE0.05.0−5.090%12% tgt—000%312%
Michael GallupDAL · WR10.45.0+5.464%12% tgt—000%312%
Jonathan WilliamsWAS · RB4.83.2+1.68%19% car—0519%00%
Jake FergusonDAL · TE1.71.70.028%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Commanders 40 targets and 27 carries; Cowboys 26 targets and 29 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

Carson Wentz Unlucky

WAS · QB · 9.3 pts on 18.4 expected

25 of 42 passing for 170 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 1 carry for 5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Cooper Rush

DAL · QB · 17.6 pts on 12.7 expected

15 of 27 passing for 223 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 7 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.7 expected.

Antonio Gibson

WAS · RB · 9.3 pts on 13.4 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 3 catches for 14 yards; 13 carries (48% of the team's) for 49 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

J.D. McKissic

WAS · RB · 8.6 pts on 11.8 expected

4 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 16 yards; 8 carries (30% of the team's) for 40 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.

Ezekiel Elliott Volume, no payoff

DAL · RB · 10.1 pts on 15.6 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 32 yards; 19 carries (66% of the team's) for 49 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

CeeDee Lamb Ran hot

DAL · WR · 21.7 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (31% of the team's), 6 catches for 97 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: CeeDee Lamb →

Tony Pollard Unlucky

DAL · RB · 1.8 pts on 10.1 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 1 catch for 2 yards; 8 carries (28% of the team's) for 6 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Tony Pollard →

Terry McLaurin Unlucky

WAS · WR · 3.5 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (15% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards.

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

Start/Sit: Terry McLaurin →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Washington Commanders

  • Stock up: J.D. McKissic led the backfield with 51% of the snaps after trailing Antonio Gibson before this game.
  • Stock up: Dyami Brown played 28% of the snaps, up from a 7% season average.
  • Stock down: Antonio Gibson lost the backfield lead: 41% of the snaps to J.D. McKissic's 51%.

Dallas Cowboys

  • Stock down: Jake Ferguson played 28% of the snaps, down from a 51% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Commanders defense and Cowboys defense
Points allowed toCommanders DCowboys D
QBs16.615.1
RBs17.217.8
WRs32.135.6
TEs9.19.4

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

How the Game Swung

Dallas opened at 59% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Cowboys win probability

Cowboys win probability by game minuteCowboys started at 59%, stood at 75% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −24Wentz → Dotson, 10-yd TD77% → 53%Q2 7:05
  2. +23Rush → Gallup, 9-yd TD52% → 75%Q2 1:04
  3. +10Maher 28-yd FG78% → 88%Q3 4:56
  4. −10Slye 45-yd FG89% → 79%Q3 1:27
  5. +17Rush → Lamb, 30-yd TD80% → 97%Q4 14:54

Swing in Cowboys win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Commanders vs Cowboys
Washington CommandersMeasureDallas Cowboys
71Plays57
62%Pass rate49%
3.5Yds / dropback7.8
5.3Yds / carry2.1
5/15Third downs5/15

Efficiency edge Dallas ran 14 fewer plays but gained 4.3 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • WAS Samuel 18% · Bates 15% · Thomas 15%
  • DAL Lamb 31% · Brown 23% · Schultz 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Commanders vs Cowboys
ResultWASDAL
Touchdowns12
Field goals14
Punts66
Turnovers20
Turnovers on downs20

DAL turnover edge: +2

  • The Cowboys opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 40-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 26 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DALQ1 15:007403:26Field goal
WASQ1 11:347134:33Punt
DALQ1 7:01312:03Punt
WASQ1 4:583-52:14Punt
DALQ1 2:447602:48Field goal
WASQ2 14:567303:23Punt
DALQ2 11:33310:53Punt
WASQ2 10:407653:35Touchdown
DALQ2 7:0515756:01Touchdown
WASQ2 1:044120:54Interception
DALQ2 0:10130:10End of half
WASQ3 15:006133:38Punt
DALQ3 11:224-41:41Punt
WASQ3 9:413-171:53Punt
DALQ3 7:485522:52Field goal
WASQ3 4:568483:29Field goal
DALQ3 1:273751:33Touchdown
WASQ4 14:544222:19Punt
DALQ4 12:353-11:14Punt
WASQ4 11:217143:24Downs
DALQ4 7:573341:49Punt
WASQ4 6:08320:39Interception
DALQ4 5:29491:38Field goal
WASQ4 3:516191:12Downs
DALQ4 2:393-10:46Punt
WASQ4 1:537301:53End of game
About these numbers

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.

Commanders vs Cowboys Head-to-Head

The Commanders and Cowboys 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 Commanders win
35–72005
Largest Cowboys win
56–142021

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, Commanders vs Cowboys
CommandersStatCowboys
8-8-1Record12-5
18.9Points per game27.5
330.3Yards per game354.9
4.9Yards per play5.4
20.2Points allowed per game20.1
304.6Yards allowed per game330.2

Commanders vs Cowboys Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
DAL −3Cowboys covered by 12
Total
41Under: 35 points scored (by 6)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Cowboys22.025+3.0
Commanders19.010−9.0

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

Betting Trends

Last 3 meetings: Cowboys 3–0 ATS, unders 2–1.

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

Washington Commanders

Against the spread
1–3
Over/under
2–2
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS as underdog
0–2
ATS on the road
0–2

Dallas Cowboys

Against the spread
3–1
Over/under
1–3
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS as underdog
2–1
ATS at home
2–1

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

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Commanders vs Cowboys 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

Commanders vs Cowboys Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Commanders vs Cowboys Week 4 game?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 25–10 in Week 4 of the 2022 season. The game was played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, on October 2, 2022. See the Cowboys' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Commanders vs Cowboys?

The final score was Cowboys 25, Commanders 10. The Cowboys led 12–7 at halftime, and the second half went Commanders 3, Cowboys 13.

What happened in the Commanders vs Cowboys game?

Dallas led 12–7 at halftime and outscored Washington 13–3 after the break to win 25–10. Washington outgained the Cowboys 297–279, but the Cowboys averaged 4.9 yards per play. CeeDee Lamb led all players with 6 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown. The Commanders committed 2 turnovers, the Cowboys none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Commanders vs Cowboys?

CeeDee Lamb led the game with 21.7 PPR fantasy points, the WR8 of Week 4, on 6 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown. Cooper Rush was next with 17.6 (QB13). See CeeDee Lamb's 2022 game log.

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

Cooper Rush (DAL) led all passers with 15 of 27 for 223 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) led in rushing with 19 carries for 49 yards. CeeDee Lamb (DAL) led in receiving with 6 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did CeeDee Lamb score against the Commanders?

CeeDee Lamb scored 21.7 points in PPR leagues, 18.7 in half-PPR and 15.7 in standard scoring against the Commanders in Week 4 of the 2022 season, on 6 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown. He drew 31% of his team's targets.

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

CeeDee Lamb outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 21.7 PPR points on 13.3 xFP (+8.4). Carson Wentz fell furthest short, with 9.3 points on 18.4 xFP (−9.1). 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 Cowboys beat the Commanders?

The Cowboys beat the Commanders 25–10 because they averaged 4.9 yards per play to 4.2 and won the turnover battle 2–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Commanders vs Cowboys?

The Cowboys won the turnover battle 2–0: the Commanders gave the ball away 2 times and the Cowboys not at all. The Cowboys won the game.

What is the all-time Commanders vs Cowboys 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 Commanders and Cowboys last play before this game?

Before Week 4 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on December 26, 2021, when the Cowboys beat the Commanders 56–14.

Have the Commanders and Cowboys met in the playoffs?

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

What was the closing spread for Commanders vs Cowboys?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Cowboys −3, making the Dallas Cowboys 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 41. That implied about 22.0 points for the Cowboys and 19.0 for the Commanders.

Did Commanders vs Cowboys go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 41, and the teams combined for 35 points, 6 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Commanders vs Cowboys?

The Cowboys covered by 12 against the closing line of Cowboys −3. The final margin was 15 points.