Overview
- The team confirmed Terry McLaurin recorded his 500th career reception in Week 1, a milestone the Commanders highlighted on the team’s social feed.
- Washington lost a one-score opener but showed balance by gaining 295 total yards and rushing 32 times for 132 yards, a foundation the offense will lean on in Week 2.
- Quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to full-time action and finished 18-of-34 for 164 yards with two passing touchdowns while adding 31 yards on the ground.
- Stefon Diggs caught a touchdown and drew a costly unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, and rookie Antonio Williams led Washington in receiving with four catches for 64 yards and a TD.
- The defense generated three sacks from Frankie Luvu, Odafe Oweh and rookie Sonny Styles, several Commanders are listed questionable, and sportsbooks opened the Cowboys around -4.5 with a 50.5 over/under.