Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders, Week 18 2023
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Washington Commanders
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Cowboys | 7 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 38 |
| Commanders | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
DAL 38WAS 10 Final
Passing leader
26.2PPR pts
31/36, 279 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
35.5PPR pts
13 REC, 98 YDS, 2 TD
Commanders leader
11.6PPR pts
6 REC, 56 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Donovan Wilson
1 INT, 5 TKL
Cowboys 38, Commanders 10: Dallas leads from start to finish
Dallas led 21–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Washington 17–0 after the break to win 38–10. The Cowboys finished with a 440–180 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Commanders went 2-for-10 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Cowboys kept the ball for 33:55.
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
- +2.7 yards/play DAL 6.4 · WAS 3.7
- +2 turnover margin DAL 1 · WAS 3 turnovers
- +260 total yards DAL 440 · WAS 180
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Cowboys Won
Dallas won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Cowboys | Stat | Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Yards per play | 3.7 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 440 | Total yards | 180 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 69 | Plays | 49 |
| 60% | Third-down conversion | 20% |
| 33:55 | Time of possession | 26:05 |
Scoring Summary
The Cowboys scored five touchdowns and one field goal; the Commanders scored one touchdown and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | DAL | WAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:26 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Jalen Tolbert, 3-yard TD Takes leadBrandon Aubrey XP | 7 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 14:57 | WAS | Sam Howell → Brian Robinson Jr., 1-yard TD Ties gameJoey Slye XP | 7 | 7 |
| 7:04 | WAS | Joey Slye 36-yard FG Takes lead | 7 | 10 |
| 4:12 | DAL | Tony Pollard 1-yard TD run Takes leadBrandon Aubrey XP | 14 | 10 |
| 0:23 | DAL | Dak Prescott → CeeDee Lamb, 4-yard TD Extends leadBrandon Aubrey XP | 21 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 8:28 | DAL | Dak Prescott → CeeDee Lamb, 6-yard TD Extends leadBrandon Aubrey XP | 28 | 10 |
| 4:06 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Brandin Cooks, 5-yard TD Extends leadBrandon Aubrey XP | 35 | 10 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 1:06 | DAL | Brandon Aubrey 50-yard FG Extends lead | 38 | 10 |
Fantasy Points: Cowboys vs Commanders, Week 18 2023
Fantasy leaders
- CeeDee Lamb35.5 PTSWR2
- Dak Prescott26.2 PTSQB3
- Tony Pollard16.6 PTSRB12
- Brandin Cooks16.2 PTSWR19
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | 26.2 | QB3 | 31/36 | 279 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 124.4 | Start/Sit → |
| Sam Howell | 9.4 | QB25 | 19/27 | 153 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 0 | 65.8 | Start/Sit → |
| Cooper Rush | 1.2 | QB34 | 3/4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 95.8 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | 35.5 | WR2 | WR | 1 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 98 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Tony Pollard | 16.6 | RB12 | RB | 17 | 70 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Brandin Cooks | 16.2 | WR19 | WR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 39 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Rico Dowdle | 13.0 | RB22 | RB | 9 | 46 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 54 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jake Ferguson | 12.9 | TE6 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 69 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Terry McLaurin | 11.6 | WR33 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 56 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Brian Robinson | 10.5 | RB27 | RB | 9 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 | |
| Jalen Tolbert | 8.8 | WR44 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Antonio Gibson | 6.6 | RB35 | RB | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 0 | |
| Peyton Hendershot | 5.4 | TE25 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 | |
| Curtis Samuel | 5.0 | WR66 | WR | 1 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 0 | |
| Jahan Dotson | 3.7 | WR77 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Logan Thomas | 1.9 | TE49 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | |
| Jamison Crowder | 1.8 | WR99 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| Jalen Brooks | 1.1 | WR118 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| KaVontae Turpin | 0.5 | WR120 | WR | 1 | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Derrick Gore | 0.3 | RB71 | RB | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Michael Gallup | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Bates | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Dallas Cowboys
Snap Share
Target Share40 targets
- CeeDee Lamb33%, 13 targets
- Brandin Cooks20%, 8 targets
- Jake Ferguson15%, 6 targets
- Rico Dowdle10%, 4 targets
- Jalen Tolbert8%, 3 targets
- Other15%, 6 targets
Carry Share29 carries
- , 17 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
Washington Commanders
Snap Share
Target Share26 targets
- Terry McLaurin31%, 8 targets
- Curtis Samuel15%, 4 targets
- Antonio Gibson15%, 4 targets
- Jahan Dotson12%, 3 targets
- Brian Robinson12%, 3 targets
- Other15%, 4 targets
Carry Share17 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | 43 | 88% | 8 | 31% | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | 61 | 85% | 13 | 33% | 1 |
| Jahan Dotson | 41 | 84% | 3 | 12% | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | 57 | 79% | 8 | 20% | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | 52 | 72% | 6 | 15% | 0 |
| John Bates | 30 | 61% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Curtis Samuel | 28 | 57% | 4 | 15% | 1 |
| Tony Pollard | 41 | 57% | 2 | 5% | 17 |
| Logan Thomas | 26 | 53% | 2 | 8% | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | 25 | 51% | 4 | 15% | 2 |
| Brian Robinson | 21 | 43% | 3 | 12% | 9 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | 28 | 39% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | 26 | 36% | 4 | 10% | 9 |
| Jalen Tolbert | 23 | 32% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Michael Gallup | 20 | 28% | 2 | 5% | 0 |
| Byron Pringle | 9 | 18% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Dyami Brown | 7 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | 10 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Jalen Brooks | 9 | 13% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Peyton Hendershot | 7 | 10% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Jamison Crowder | 4 | 8% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Derrick Gore | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
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+13.2CeeDee Lamb35.5 PTS vs 22.3 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.1Sam Howell9.4 PTS vs 15.5 xFP
- Highest expected volume22.3 xFPCeeDee Lamb35.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee LambDAL · WR | 35.5 | 22.3 | +13.2 | 85% | 33% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 13 | 33% |
| Sam HowellWAS · QB | 9.4 | 15.5 | −6.1 | 100% | 27 att | — | 27 | 4 | 24% | 1 | 4% |
| Dak PrescottDAL · QB | 26.2 | 15.1 | +11.1 | 90% | 36 att | — | 36 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Brandin CooksDAL · WR | 16.2 | 14.0 | +2.2 | 79% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 8 | 20% |
| Tony PollardDAL · RB | 16.6 | 13.8 | +2.8 | 57% | 59% car | — | 0 | 17 | 59% | 2 | 5% |
| Terry McLaurinWAS · WR | 11.6 | 13.4 | −1.8 | 88% | 29% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 29% |
| Rico DowdleDAL · RB | 13.0 | 12.2 | +0.8 | 36% | 31% car | — | 0 | 9 | 31% | 4 | 10% |
| Brian Robinson Jr.WAS · RB | 10.5 | 10.5 | 0.0 | 43% | 53% car | — | 0 | 9 | 53% | 3 | 11% |
| Jake FergusonDAL · TE | 12.9 | 10.0 | +2.9 | 72% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 15% |
| Antonio GibsonWAS · RB | 6.6 | 7.9 | −1.3 | 51% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 12% | 4 | 14% |
| Curtis SamuelWAS · WR | 5.0 | 7.3 | −2.3 | 57% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 4 | 14% |
| Jahan DotsonWAS · WR | 3.7 | 5.0 | −1.3 | 84% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| Jalen TolbertDAL · WR | 8.8 | 5.0 | +3.8 | 32% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Logan ThomasWAS · TE | 1.9 | 3.3 | −1.4 | 53% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Michael GallupDAL · WR | 0.0 | 3.3 | −3.3 | 28% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Alex ArmahWAS · RB | 2.0 | 1.7 | +0.3 | — | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Cooper RushDAL · QB | 1.2 | 1.7 | −0.5 | 10% | 4 att | — | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Jalen BrooksDAL · WR | 1.1 | 1.7 | −0.6 | 13% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Jamison CrowderWAS · WR | 1.8 | 1.7 | +0.1 | 8% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| John BatesWAS · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 61% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Peyton HendershotDAL · TE | 3.4 | 1.7 | +1.7 | 10% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Derrick GoreWAS · RB | 0.3 | 0.6 | −0.3 | 2% | 6% car | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| KaVontae TurpinDAL · WR | 0.5 | 0.6 | −0.1 | 14% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Dyami BrownWAS · WR | 0.2 | 0.4 | −0.2 | 14% | 0% tgt | — | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Cowboys 40 targets and 29 carries; Commanders 28 targets and 17 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Dak Prescott Ran hot
31 of 36 passing for 279 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 13.
Sam Howell Unlucky
19 of 27 passing for 153 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 4 carries for -1 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Best score since Week 13.
CeeDee Lamb Ran hot
13 targets (33% of the team's), 13 catches for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 7 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
A touchdown in 8 of the last 8 games.
Brandin Cooks
8 targets (20% of the team's), 6 catches for 39 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 3 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.
A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Terry McLaurin
8 targets (29% of the team's), 6 catches for 56 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.
Brian Robinson Jr.
3 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 10 yards and 1 touchdown; 9 carries (53% of the team's) for 25 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.5 expected.
Michael Gallup
2 targets (5% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.3 expected.
Peyton Hendershot
1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 24 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 1.7 expected.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Dallas Cowboys
- Stock down: Michael Gallup played 28% of the snaps, down from a 53% season average.
- Stock down: Peyton Hendershot played 10% of the snaps, down from a 30% season average.
Washington Commanders
- Stock up: Antonio Gibson led the backfield with 51% of the snaps after trailing Brian Robinson Jr. before this game.
- Stock up: John Bates played 61% of the snaps, up from a 45% season average.
- Stock down: Brian Robinson Jr. lost the backfield lead: 43% of the snaps to Antonio Gibson's 51%.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Cowboys D | Commanders D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.1 | 21.1 |
| RBs | 19.0 | 25.0 |
| WRs | 27.6 | 41.1 |
| TEs | 10.1 | 10.5 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Washington opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.
Commanders win probability
Key Swings
- −21Prescott → Tolbert, 3-yd TD50% → 29%Q1 6:26
- +23Howell → Robinson, 1-yd TD27% → 50%Q2 14:57
- +11Slye 36-yd FG50% → 61%Q2 7:04
- −27Pollard 1-yd TD run62% → 35%Q2 4:12
- −21Prescott → Lamb, 4-yd TD34% → 13%Q2 0:23
Swing in Commanders win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Dallas Cowboys | Measure | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Plays | 49 |
| 58% | Pass rate | 65% |
| 7.7 | Yds / dropback | 4.1 |
| 4.5 | Yds / carry | 2.9 |
| 6/10 | Third downs | 2/10 |
Efficiency edge Dallas ran 20 more plays and gained 3.6 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DAL Lamb 33% · Cooks 20% · Ferguson 15%
- WAS McLaurin 29% · Gibson 14% · Samuel 14%
Possession Results
| Result | DAL | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 5 | 1 |
| Field goals | 1 | 1 |
| Punts | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
| Missed field goals | 2 | 0 |
DAL turnover edge: +2
- The Cowboys opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 67-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Cowboys drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to eight minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | Q1 15:00 | 9 | 42 | 4:47 | Downs |
| DAL | Q1 10:13 | 8 | 67 | 3:47 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q1 6:26 | 1 | 5 | 0:07 | Fumble |
| DAL | Q1 6:19 | 8 | 17 | 2:58 | Missed FG |
| WAS | Q1 3:21 | 7 | 20 | 3:24 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q2 14:57 | 7 | 36 | 3:27 | Interception |
| WAS | Q2 11:30 | 9 | 38 | 4:26 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q2 7:04 | 7 | 71 | 2:52 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q2 4:12 | 8 | 28 | 2:32 | Interception |
| DAL | Q2 1:40 | 6 | 65 | 1:17 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q2 0:23 | 1 | -1 | 0:23 | End of half |
| DAL | Q3 15:00 | 12 | 75 | 6:32 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q3 8:28 | 3 | -2 | 2:28 | Punt |
| DAL | Q3 6:00 | 3 | 9 | 1:54 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q3 4:06 | 5 | 27 | 3:06 | Interception |
| DAL | Q3 1:00 | 13 | 74 | 7:03 | Missed FG |
| WAS | Q4 8:57 | 5 | -4 | 3:46 | Punt |
| DAL | Q4 5:11 | 8 | 36 | 4:05 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q4 1:06 | 2 | 18 | 1:06 | End 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.
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
- 2026 Wk 2 Commanders at Cowboys, 2026 Wk 2 recap DAL 37 WAS 20 DAL W
- 2025 Wk 17 Cowboys at Commanders, 2025 Wk 17 recap DAL 30 WAS 23 DAL W
- 2025 Wk 7 Commanders at Cowboys, 2025 Wk 7 recap DAL 44 WAS 22 DAL W
- 2024 Wk 18 Commanders at Cowboys, 2024 Wk 18 recap WAS 23 DAL 19 WAS W
- 2024 Wk 12 Cowboys at Commanders, 2024 Wk 12 recap DAL 34 WAS 26 DAL W
- 2023 Wk 18 Cowboys at Commanders DAL 38 WAS 10 DAL W
- 2023 Wk 12 Commanders at Cowboys, 2023 Wk 12 recap DAL 45 WAS 10 DAL W
- 2022 Wk 18 Cowboys at Commanders, 2022 Wk 18 recap WAS 26 DAL 6 WAS W
- 2022 Wk 4 Commanders at Cowboys, 2022 Wk 4 recap DAL 25 WAS 10 DAL W
- 2021 Wk 16 Commanders at Cowboys, 2021 Wk 16 recap DAL 56 WAS 14 DAL W
- 2021 Wk 14 Cowboys at Commanders, 2021 Wk 14 recap DAL 27 WAS 20 DAL W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Cowboys | Stat | Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 4-13 |
| 29.9 | Points per game | 19.4 |
| 371.6 | Yards per game | 312.8 |
| 5.6 | Yards per play | 5.0 |
| 18.5 | Points allowed per game | 30.5 |
| 299.7 | Yards allowed per game | 388.9 |
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.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Cowboys or Commanders player start in Week 18? Compare the decision against your other options.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Cowboys and Commanders players.
- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Cowboys and Commanders defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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Cowboys vs Commanders Game FAQ
Who won the 2023 Cowboys vs Commanders Week 18 game?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 38–10 in Week 18 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, on January 7, 2024. See the Cowboys' 2023 schedule.
What was the final score of Cowboys vs Commanders?
The final score was Cowboys 38, Commanders 10. The Cowboys led 21–10 at halftime, and the second half went Cowboys 17, Commanders 0.
What happened in the Cowboys vs Commanders game?
Dallas led 21–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Washington 17–0 after the break to win 38–10. The Cowboys finished with a 440–180 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play. CeeDee Lamb led all players with 13 catches for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a carry for 7 rushing yards. The Commanders committed 3 turnovers, the Cowboys 1.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Cowboys vs Commanders?
CeeDee Lamb led the game with 35.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR2 of Week 18, on 13 catches for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a carry for 7 rushing yards. Dak Prescott was next with 26.2 (QB3). See CeeDee Lamb's 2023 game log.
Who led Cowboys vs Commanders in passing, rushing and receiving?
Dak Prescott (DAL) led all passers with 31 of 36 for 279 yards, 4 touchdowns and an interception. Tony Pollard (DAL) led in rushing with 17 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown. CeeDee Lamb (DAL) led in receiving with 13 catches for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns.
How many fantasy points did CeeDee Lamb score against the Commanders?
CeeDee Lamb scored 35.5 points in PPR leagues, 29.0 in half-PPR and 22.5 in standard scoring against the Commanders in Week 18 of the 2023 season, on 13 catches for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a carry for 7 rushing yards. He drew 33% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cowboys vs Commanders?
CeeDee Lamb outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 35.5 PPR points on 22.3 xFP (+13.2). Sam Howell fell furthest short, with 9.4 points on 15.5 xFP (−6.1). 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.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Cowboys vs Commanders?
CeeDee Lamb had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.3 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 35.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Cowboys beat the Commanders?
The Cowboys beat the Commanders 38–10 because they averaged 6.4 yards per play to 3.7, won the turnover battle 3–1, and outgained them 440–180.
Which team won the turnover battle in Cowboys vs Commanders?
The Cowboys won the turnover battle 3–1: the Commanders gave the ball away 3 times and the Cowboys 1 time. The Cowboys won the game.
What was the turning point of Cowboys vs Commanders?
Tony Pollard's 1-yard touchdown run with 4:12 left in the second quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Commanders' win probability from 62% to 35%.
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 2023, they last met in the 2023 season on November 23, 2023, when the Cowboys beat the Commanders 45–10.
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 is the Cowboys vs Commanders record since 2021?
The Cowboys lead 9–2 across 11 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.