What we learned from Dallas’ Week 2 victory over the Commanders
The offense finally starting fast, Commanders mistakes, and bad third-down defense are what was learned from Dallas' Week 2 victory over Washington
The Dallas Cowboys secured a 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders in their Week 2 game, marking a significant improvement from their Week 1 loss to the New York Giants. Quarterback Dak Prescott surpassed the all-time touchdown-pass record with four touchdowns, aided by two receptions to Jake Ferguson and two, including the record-breaker, to CeeDee Lamb.
Despite a questionable defensive performance and underwhelming rushing game, the offense showcased its strengths right from the start, with the team scoring 17 points and taking over 11 minutes off the clock. Commanders' mistakes, such as fumbles and missed field goals, played a crucial role in the Cowboys' win. However, the defense's struggles in stopping the run and tackling remain a concern, as they allowed a 90% conversion rate on third downs, worse than any team's performance at the end of the 2025 season.
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