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Cowboys Beat Commanders 30–23 With 6‑for‑6 Fourth-Down Clinic and 87 Plays

The out-of-contention matchup served as a showcase of Dallas' sustained drives versus a struggling Washington defense.

Overview

  • Dallas became the first team since 1991 to go perfect on six or more fourth-down tries, finishing 6-for-6 to extend multiple scoring drives.
  • The Cowboys ran 87 plays to Washington's 41, controlled possession for 38:44, and outgained the Commanders 480–328 with a season-best 211 rushing yards.
  • Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns on 19-of-37 passing while absorbing six sacks and 11 hits.
  • Washington rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed for 105 yards with touchdowns of 10 and 72 yards, and Jer'Zhan Newton posted a career-best three sacks with nine tackles.
  • Dallas scored on six of nine possessions but did not find the end zone after halftime, improving to 7-8-1 as Washington dropped to 4-12.