Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders, Week 17 2025
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Cowboys | 7 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| Commanders | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
DAL 30WAS 23 Final
Passing leader
22.7PPR pts
19/37, 307 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
22.5PPR pts
11 ATT, 105 YDS, 2 TD
Commanders leader
Deebo Samuel Sr.
11.3PPR pts
2 REC, 68 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Jer'Zhan Newton
3 SACK, 9 TKL
Cowboys 30, Commanders 23: Dallas beats Washington
Dallas led 24–10 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and won 30–23, though Washington took the second half 13–6. The Cowboys finished with a 480–328 edge in total offense.
The Commanders went 1-for-6 on third down, while the Cowboys kept the ball for 38:44 and 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
- +152 total yards DAL 480 · WAS 328
- +23% third-down rate DAL 40% · WAS 17%
- +17:28 time of possession DAL 38:44 · WAS 21:16
Game Highlights
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Why the Cowboys Won
Dallas won the third-down and time of possession battles.
| Cowboys | Stat | Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| 480 | Total yards | 328 |
| 40% | Third-down conversion | 17% |
| 38:44 | Time of possession | 21:16 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 5.5 | Yards per play | 8.0 |
| 87 | Plays | 41 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
Scoring Summary
The Cowboys scored three touchdowns and three field goals; the Commanders scored two touchdowns and three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | DAL | WAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 9:42 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Jake Ferguson, 6-yard TD Takes leadBrandon Aubrey XP | 7 | 0 |
| 4:44 | WAS | Jake Moody 29-yard FG | 7 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 12:06 | DAL | Javonte Williams 4-yard TD run Extends leadBrandon Aubrey XP | 14 | 3 |
| 7:00 | DAL | Dak Prescott → KaVontae Turpin, 86-yard TD Extends leadBrandon Aubrey XP | 21 | 3 |
| 4:35 | WAS | Jacory Croskey-Merritt 10-yard TD runJake Moody XP | 21 | 10 |
| 0:19 | DAL | Brandon Aubrey 42-yard FG Extends lead | 24 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:34 | WAS | Jacory Croskey-Merritt 72-yard TD runJake Moody XP | 24 | 17 |
| 4:42 | DAL | Brandon Aubrey 52-yard FG Extends lead | 27 | 17 |
| 0:16 | WAS | Jake Moody 23-yard FG | 27 | 20 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 3:59 | DAL | Brandon Aubrey 51-yard FG Extends lead | 30 | 20 |
| 2:09 | WAS | Jake Moody 51-yard FG | 30 | 23 |
Fantasy Points: Cowboys vs Commanders, Week 17 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Dak Prescott22.7 PTSQB8
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt22.5 PTSRB7
- KaVontae Turpin15.6 PTSWR14
- George Pickens11.8 PTSWR30
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | 22.7 | QB8 | 19/37 | 307 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 97.5 | Start/Sit → |
| Josh Johnson | 8.9 | QB24 | 15/23 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 92.3 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 22.5 | RB7 | RB | 11 | 105 | 2 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| KaVontae Turpin | 15.6 | WR14 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 86 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| George Pickens | 11.8 | WR30 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 78 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Javonte Williams | 11.4 | RB19 | RB | 13 | 54 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Deebo Samuel | 11.3 | WR31 | WR | 2 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 68 | 0 | |
| Terry McLaurin | 11.3 | WR32 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 63 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Malik Davis | 10.3 | RB21 | RB | 20 | 103 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| CeeDee Lamb | 9.6 | WR38 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 46 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jake Ferguson | 7.6 | TE23 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Jalen Tolbert | 7.1 | WR50 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 31 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ben Sinnott | 5.9 | TE28 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 29 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Brevyn Spann-Ford | 4.1 | TE33 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jeremy McNichols | 4.0 | RB44 | RB | 1 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 | |
| Luke Schoonmaker | 3.5 | TE39 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Chris Moore | 2.5 | WR91 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Treylon Burks | 2.1 | WR96 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jonathan Mingo | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Dallas Cowboys
Snap Share
Target Share35 targets
- CeeDee Lamb29%, 10 targets
- Jalen Tolbert23%, 8 targets
- George Pickens14%, 5 targets
- Javonte Williams6%, 2 targets
- Jake Ferguson6%, 2 targets
- Other23%, 8 targets
Carry Share37 carries
- , 20 carries
- , 13 carries
- , 4 carries
Washington Commanders
Snap Share
Target Share21 targets
- Terry McLaurin33%, 7 targets
- Deebo Samuel19%, 4 targets
- Ben Sinnott19%, 4 targets
- Jeremy McNichols14%, 3 targets
- Treylon Burks10%, 2 targets
- Other5%, 1 targets
Carry Share16 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treylon Burks | 40 | 91% | 2 | 10% | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | 80 | 87% | 10 | 29% | 0 |
| George Pickens | 80 | 87% | 5 | 14% | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | 38 | 86% | 7 | 33% | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel | 36 | 82% | 4 | 19% | 2 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 28 | 64% | 0 | 0% | 11 |
| Jalen Tolbert | 57 | 62% | 8 | 23% | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | 27 | 61% | 4 | 19% | 0 |
| Brevyn Spann-Ford | 48 | 52% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Malik Davis | 46 | 50% | 2 | 6% | 20 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | 42 | 46% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| John Bates | 19 | 43% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jeremy McNichols | 18 | 41% | 3 | 14% | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | 27 | 29% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | 25 | 27% | 2 | 6% | 13 |
| Chris Moore | 8 | 18% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | 16 | 17% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Colson Yankoff | 4 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jonathan Mingo | 8 | 9% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Chase Edmonds | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 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+15.4Jacory Croskey-Merritt22.5 PTS vs 7.1 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.4CeeDee Lamb9.6 PTS vs 17.0 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.0 xFPDak Prescott22.7 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak PrescottDAL · QB | 22.7 | 19.0 | +3.7 | 100% | 37 att | — | 37 | 4 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| CeeDee LambDAL · WR | 9.6 | 17.0 | −7.4 | 87% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 28% |
| Malik DavisDAL · RB | 10.3 | 16.3 | −6.0 | 50% | 45% car | — | 0 | 20 | 45% | 2 | 6% |
| Jalen TolbertDAL · WR | 7.1 | 13.6 | −6.5 | 62% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 22% |
| Terry McLaurinWAS · WR | 11.3 | 11.9 | −0.6 | 86% | 33% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 33% |
| Javonte WilliamsDAL · RB | 11.4 | 11.8 | −0.4 | 27% | 30% car | — | 0 | 13 | 30% | 2 | 6% |
| Josh JohnsonWAS · — | 8.9 | 11.5 | −2.6 | 98% | 23 att | — | 23 | 2 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| George PickensDAL · WR | 11.8 | 8.5 | +3.3 | 87% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 14% |
| Deebo Samuel Sr.WAS · WR | 11.3 | 8.1 | +3.2 | 82% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 13% | 4 | 19% |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS · RB | 22.5 | 7.1 | +15.4 | 64% | 69% car | — | 0 | 11 | 69% | 0 | 0% |
| Ben SinnottWAS · TE | 5.9 | 6.8 | −0.9 | 61% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 19% |
| Hunter LuepkeDAL · RB | 5.4 | 6.2 | −0.8 | — | 16% car | — | 0 | 7 | 16% | 1 | 3% |
| Jeremy McNicholsWAS · RB | 4.0 | 5.8 | −1.8 | 41% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 3 | 14% |
| Brevyn Spann-FordDAL · TE | 4.1 | 3.4 | +0.7 | 52% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Jake FergusonDAL · TE | 7.6 | 3.4 | +4.2 | 29% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Luke SchoonmakerDAL · TE | 3.5 | 3.4 | +0.1 | 46% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Treylon BurksWAS · WR | 2.1 | 3.4 | −1.3 | 91% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 10% |
| Chris MooreWAS · WR | 2.5 | 1.7 | +0.8 | 18% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Jonathan MingoDAL · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 9% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| KaVontae TurpinDAL · WR | 15.6 | 1.7 | +13.9 | 17% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Cowboys 36 targets and 44 carries; Commanders 21 targets and 16 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Dak Prescott
19 of 37 passing for 307 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for 24 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.0 expected.
Best score since Week 12.
Josh Johnson
15 of 23 passing for 198 yards; 2 carries for 10 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.5 expected.
Best fantasy game of the season.
CeeDee Lamb Unlucky
10 targets (28% of the team's), 5 catches for 46 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 3.
Malik Davis Unlucky
2 targets (6% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 20 carries (45% of the team's) for 103 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Season high in carries (20).
Terry McLaurin Volume, no payoff
7 targets (33% of the team's), 5 catches for 63 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.9 expected.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
4 targets (19% of the team's), 2 catches for 68 yards; 2 carries (13% of the team's) for 25 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.1 expected.
Best score since Week 11.
Jalen Tolbert Unlucky
8 targets (22% of the team's), 4 catches for 31 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Season high in targets (8). Best score since Week 8.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt Ran hot
11 carries (69% of the team's) for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 5.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Dallas Cowboys
- Stock up: Malik Davis led the backfield with 50% of the snaps after trailing Javonte Williams before this game.
- Stock up: Brevyn Spann-Ford played 52% of the snaps, up from a 23% season average.
- Stock down: Javonte Williams lost the backfield lead: 27% of the snaps to Malik Davis's 50%.
Washington Commanders
- Stock up: Terry McLaurin played 86% of the snaps, up from a 69% season average.
- Stock up: Jacory Croskey-Merritt played 64% of the snaps, up from a 38% season average.
- Stock up: Ben Sinnott played 61% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Cowboys D | Commanders D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 22.9 | 19.9 |
| RBs | 25.2 | 24.8 |
| WRs | 38.4 | 34.9 |
| TEs | 12.2 | 15.8 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Washington opened at 26% win probability and fell below 2% before halftime.
Commanders win probability
Key Swings
- −15Prescott → Ferguson, 6-yd TD27% → 13%Q1 9:42
- +6Moody 29-yd FG13% → 18%Q1 4:44
- −12Williams 4-yd TD run19% → 7%Q2 12:06
- −5Prescott → Turpin, 86-yd TD6% → 1%Q2 7:00
- +9Croskey-Merritt 72-yd TD run2% → 11%Q3 9:34
Swing in Commanders win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Dallas Cowboys | Measure | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Plays | 41 |
| 49% | Pass rate | 61% |
| 6.3 | Yds / dropback | 7.6 |
| 4.8 | Yds / carry | 8.6 |
| 8/20 | Third downs | 1/6 |
Efficiency edge Dallas ran 46 more plays than Washington.
- Top targets
- DAL Lamb 28% · Tolbert 22% · Pickens 14%
- WAS McLaurin 33% · Sinnott 19% · Samuel 19%
Possession Results
| Result | DAL | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 2 |
| Field goals | 3 | 3 |
| Punts | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
- The Cowboys opened the scoring on their first possession, a 13-play, 78-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Cowboys scored touchdowns on three of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to eight minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | Q1 15:00 | 13 | 78 | 5:18 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q1 9:42 | 8 | 65 | 4:58 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q1 4:44 | 17 | 65 | 7:38 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q2 12:06 | 5 | 28 | 2:57 | Punt |
| DAL | Q2 9:09 | 5 | 97 | 2:09 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q2 7:00 | 5 | 60 | 2:25 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q2 4:35 | 12 | 51 | 4:16 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q2 0:19 | 1 | 2 | 0:19 | End of half |
| WAS | Q3 15:00 | 4 | 14 | 2:12 | Punt |
| DAL | Q3 12:48 | 6 | 2 | 3:04 | Punt |
| WAS | Q3 9:44 | 1 | 72 | 0:10 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q3 9:34 | 11 | 53 | 4:52 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q3 4:42 | 10 | 60 | 4:26 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q3 0:16 | 6 | 36 | 1:45 | Missed FG |
| WAS | Q4 13:31 | 3 | 2 | 1:59 | Punt |
| DAL | Q4 11:32 | 14 | 52 | 7:33 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q4 3:59 | 7 | 39 | 1:50 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q4 2:09 | 7 | 42 | 2:09 | 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 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, 2023 Wk 18 recap 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 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Cowboys | Stat | Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| 7-9-1 | Record | 5-12 |
| 27.7 | Points per game | 20.9 |
| 391.9 | Yards per game | 318.8 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 5.5 |
| 30.1 | Points allowed per game | 26.5 |
| 377.0 | Yards allowed per game | 384.3 |
Cowboys vs Commanders Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- DAL −8.5Cowboys failed to cover by 1.5
- Total
- 50.5Over: 53 points scored (by 2.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 29.5 | 30 | +0.5 |
| Commanders | 21.0 | 23 | +2.0 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Last 5 meetings: Cowboys 3–2 ATS, unders 3–2.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Dallas Cowboys
- Against the spread
- 1–4
- Over/under
- 5–0
- ATS as favorite
- 0–3
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS on the road
- 0–2
Washington Commanders
- Against the spread
- 3–2
- Over/under
- 3–1
- ATS as underdog
- 3–2
- ATS at home
- 2–1
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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- 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.
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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Cowboys vs Commanders Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Cowboys vs Commanders Week 17 game?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 30–23 in Week 17 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, on December 25, 2025. See the Cowboys' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Cowboys vs Commanders?
The final score was Cowboys 30, Commanders 23. The Cowboys led 24–10 at halftime, and the second half went Cowboys 6, Commanders 13.
What happened in the Cowboys vs Commanders game?
Dallas led 24–10 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and won 30–23, though Washington took the second half 13–6. The Cowboys finished with a 480–328 edge in total offense. Dak Prescott led all players with 19 of 37 passing for 307 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 24 rushing yards.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Cowboys vs Commanders?
Dak Prescott led the game with 22.7 PPR fantasy points, the QB8 of Week 17, on 19 of 37 passing for 307 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 24 rushing yards. Jacory Croskey-Merritt was next with 22.5 (RB7). See Dak Prescott's 2025 game log.
Who led Cowboys vs Commanders in passing, rushing and receiving?
Dak Prescott (DAL) led all passers with 19 of 37 for 307 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS) led in rushing with 11 carries for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns. KaVontae Turpin (DAL) led in receiving with 1 catch for 86 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Dak Prescott score against the Commanders?
Dak Prescott scored 22.7 fantasy points against the Commanders in Week 17 of the 2025 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 19 of 37 passing for 307 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 24 rushing yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cowboys vs Commanders?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.5 PPR points on 7.1 xFP (+15.4). CeeDee Lamb fell furthest short, with 9.6 points on 17.0 xFP (−7.4). 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?
Dak Prescott had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 22.7. 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 30–23 because they outgained them 480–328.
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 17 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on October 19, 2025, when the Cowboys beat the Commanders 44–22.
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 −8.5, making the Dallas Cowboys 8.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 50.5. That implied about 29.5 points for the Cowboys and 21.0 for the Commanders.
Did Cowboys vs Commanders go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 50.5, and the teams combined for 53 points, 2.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Cowboys vs Commanders?
The Commanders covered as 8.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Cowboys −8.5. The final margin was 7 points.