Dallas Cowboys halt Washington Commanders' drive in 37-20 win

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:37 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Dallas Cowboys halt Washington Commanders' drive in 37-20 win
Summary

The Dallas Cowboys secured a 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders on September 20, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. A pivotal moment occurred just before halftime, when the Cowboys stopped the Commanders from scoring a second touchdown, leading to significant momentum for Dallas. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow during the botched play, forcing him out of the game. The Cowboys' defense showed some improvement despite allowing 389 yards and 24 first downs. Dak Prescott contributed four touchdown passes, breaking the franchise's all-time passing record.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Dallas Cowboys defense stops Commanders at the goal line before halftime.
  • QB Jayden Daniels leaves game with a dislocated elbow after a bad snap.
  • Dak Prescott throws for 279 yards and four touchdowns.
  • Cowboys improve record to 1-1 after the win in their home opener.
  • Increased communication cited as a factor in defensive improvement.
Latest Updates
  • 2:37 AMYahoo SportsCowboys defense still has questions after two weeks, but shows flashes in win over Commander
What they're saying
"

ARLINGTON — The Dallas Cowboys defense was just 1 yard away from giving up its second touchdown of the first half, but it got a stop. With three seconds left...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days