Commanders RB Responds to Backlash Over Jayden Daniels Injury Reaction

Quarterback Dak Prescott broke the Dallas Cowboys franchise record for career touchdown passes, throwing a franchise-high 4 TDs. The 249th touchdown, a 24-yarder to receiver CeeDee Lamb, secured the win for the Cowboys over the Washington Commanders 37-20. Prescott, who surpassed Tony Romo's mark, mentioned that reaching the milestone was humbling but that he has many more games left in him.

The Commanders suffered with injuries, as their starting quarterback Jayden Daniels left the game due to an injured left elbow. The injury was so severe that Fox analyst Tom Brady exclaimed, "Oh, shit." Other Commanders players, including left tackle Brandon Coleman, defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw, and right guard Sam Cosmi, also exited the game with injuries late in the fourth quarter.

Despite outgaining the Cowboys in total yards (389 to 332), the Commanders had a tough time converting in the red zone. Prescott, who was 26-of-31 for 279 yards, threw four TD passes including a 3-yard touchdown to Lamb early in the game. He also had two more scoring tosses of 10 and 12 yards to tight end Jake Ferguson. Lamb contributed 153 yards and 2 TDs on eight catches.

The Commanders went 1-for-3 in the red zone, which ultimately proved costly. The Cowboys are now 1-1 at home, while the Commanders have a 0-2 record at home. Prescott leads the Dallas Cowboys with a 23-2 home record against NFC East teams, a statistic that ties Tom Brady for the best winning percentage at home against division rivals with a minimum of 15 starts since the NFL merger.