The Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys are some of the oldest competing teams in NFL and their rivalry is one for the ages. These two teams have faced each other on countless occasions, providing fans with exhilarating memories. The most recent meeting of these two teams was no different as it brought along exciting highlights, important plays, and fierce rivalry. Below is a detailed comprehensive breakdown of the game which includes dallas cowboys vs washington commanders match player stats, score box, and a detailed summary of the game.
Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders Box Score
| Team Name | First Q | Second Q | Third Q | Fourth Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 19 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 23 |
Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders Match Player Stats
Dallas Cowboys Player Stats
Passing
| Player | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Mariota | 15/18 | 161 | 2 | 0 |
| J. Daniels | 6/12 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Brown | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing
| Player | ATT | YDS | LNG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Mariota | 5 | 56 | 33 | 1 |
| J. Daniels | 4 | 27 | 16 | 0 |
| A. Ekeler | 3 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| B. Robinson | 5 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| D. Brown | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | LNG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. McLaurin | 8 | 62 | 13 | 1 |
| O. Zaccheaus | 2 | 51 | 29 | 0 |
| Z. Ertz | 5 | 44 | 11 | 1 |
| A. Ekeler | 2 | 20 | 14 | 0 |
| D. Brown | 3 | 16 | 11 | 0 |
| B. Robinson | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Washington Commanders Player Stats
Passing
| Player | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Lance | 20/34 | 244 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing
| Player | ATT | YDS | LNG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Dowdle | 22 | 72 | 10 | 1 |
| D. Vaughn | 6 | 37 | 12 | 0 |
| T. Lance | 6 | 26 | 9 | 0 |
| H. Luepke | 3 | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| K. Turpin | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| B. Cooks | 1 | -5 | -5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | LNG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Tolbert | 4 | 98 | 32 | 0 |
| K. Turpin | 3 | 53 | 33 | 0 |
| J. Mingo | 2 | 24 | 14 | 0 |
| L. Schoonmaker | 2 | 16 | 10 | 0 |
| B. Cooks | 3 | 15 | 8 | 0 |
| R. Flournoy | 2 | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| R. Dowdle | 2 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| J. Ferguson | 2 | 12 | 19 | 0 |
Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders Game Summary
First Half
The game kicked off with the Dallas Cowboys establishing a slight advantage due to a field goal in the first quarter, but could not hold it for too long. On the offense, the Washington Commanders were quick to respond in the second quarter, with their kicker successfully putting up points on board with a field goal. By Halftime, this was a tightly contested match and both defenses were displaying their dominance.
Second Half
The Commanders woke up in the third quarter with the help of an impressive touchdown drive from Mariota, where he completed a 13-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin. The Commanders seemed to be decisively stronger and the Cowboys were only managing to keep pace by adding a field goal. In the final quarter, the Commanders scored a rushing touchdown from Mariota and another passing to Zach Ertz. The Cowboys had some reserves and fought back with Rico Dowdle scoring a rushing touchdown, but it was all for nothing as the Commanders clinched the win with a clutch defensive stand and the Cowboys failed to pull and equalize.
Key Takeaways
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys still had great moments mainly from their rushing unit spearheaded by Rico Dowdle. However, they lost the game as they could not take advantage of the red zone opportunities and struggled to control Mariota’s offensive wizardry. He was able to make smart decisions and his passing game, while solid, was not able to stretch the defenses.
Washington Commanders
The balanced attack of the Commanders and Mariota’s command of the game enabled them to prevail. The routes by Terry McLaurin and Zach Ertz were extremely effective and the defense made needed stops to secure the win.
Conclusion
The Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders once again demonstrated their storied rivalry. With are loving the key moments, this game served to reinforce the reason both teams are cherished by their fanbases. Although the Cowboys lost this game, their spirit always promises more exciting competitive battles in future.
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