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Cowboys beat Commanders, draw season-high TV ratings of 27.21M viewers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:36 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Cowboys beat Commanders, draw season-high TV ratings of 27.21M viewers

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders 37-20 in their home opener on September 22, moving to 1-1 on the season. Dak Prescott led the team's performance, completing 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns. This game turned out to be a watershed moment, as it attracted an NFL season-high 27.21 million viewers, surpassing last year's average for FOX's 'America’s Game of the Week'. The performance eased concerns surrounding the Cowboys’ revamped defense, which held Washington to 20 points.

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By the Numbers

•Dallas moves to 1-1 after beating Washington.
•Dak Prescott throws four touchdown passes in the game.
•The game attracts 27.21 million viewers, a season high.
•The Cowboys' defense holds Washington to 20 points.
•FOX's telecast outperforms last year's viewership average.

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3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones Watches Cowboys Win Draw Season-High 27.21M Viewers

What they're saying

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The Dallas Cowboys took care of business on Sunday, beating the Washington Commanders 37-20 to move to 1-1 on the season following a tough Week 1 loss to New York. However, the home opener achieved much more than just getting the team back into the win column. Driven by a stellar performance from Dak Prescott, […] The post Jerry Jones Watches Cowboys Win Draw Season-High 27.21M Viewers appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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