Our Commanders vs Cowboys prediction gives the visitors a slight edge in the best divisional game of the afternoon. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The Dallas Cowboys gained 244 yards at the Giants and lost by eight. The Washington Commanders gained 295 at Philadelphia and lost by two. Two defeats, and very little between the sides that produced them.
Commanders vs Cowboys: our editor’s props
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Commanders vs Cowboys: 2026 form so far
Neither is winless by much, and the columns show how thin the margins were.
| 2026 season to date | Commanders | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Points for | 22 | 20 |
| Points against | 24 | 28 |
| Point differential | -2 | -8 |
| Total yards | 295 | 244 |
| Yards per play | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Third-down offence | 33.3% | 72.7% |
| Red-zone offence | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Sacks recorded | 3 | 2 |
| Opponent passer rating | 122.2 | 134.2 |
Both converted every red-zone trip they took. Dallas managed 4.7 yards a play to Washington’s 4.4, so the difference was time on the field.
Commanders vs Cowboys injury report and team news
Dak Prescott threw for 175 and two touchdowns at the Giants. Jayden Daniels added 31 rushing yards to his two touchdown passes.
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The matchup that settles it: CeeDee Lamb against a secondary Philadelphia beat three times
Washington conceded 203 passing yards and three touchdowns to Philadelphia. Lamb caught five for 44 and a score from eight targets at the Giants.
Dallas’s problem was keeping the ball. Twenty-three minutes of possession while converting eight of eleven third downs is an unusual way to lose.
Washington ran 32 times for 132 yards and will try the same here. Dallas allowed the Giants 165 on the ground.
Players to watch
- Jayden Daniels (WAS, QB): Two touchdown passes at Philadelphia, plus 31 rushing yards.
- Stefon Diggs (WAS, WR): Four catches for 55 yards and a touchdown in the opener.
- Dak Prescott (DAL, QB): 175 yards and two touchdowns at the Giants.
- Javonte Williams (DAL, RB): A rushing and a receiving touchdown in Week 1.
How to watch Commanders vs Cowboys
The game kicks off at 4:25 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 3:25 PM CT and 1:25 PM PT. CTV has the regional broadcast and RDS the French-language call, and DAZN carries every game of the season. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Commanders vs Cowboys |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:25 PM ET / 3:25 PM CT / 1:25 PM PT |
| Venue | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
| TV | CTV (regional) / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) / CTV.ca |
| Week | Week 2, 2026 NFL season |
Commanders vs Cowboys prediction and score projection
Our Commanders vs Cowboys prediction is a Washington win, 27-24. Daniels is the most dangerous player on the field and Dallas cannot stop the run.
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Commanders vs Cowboys FAQ
Washington, narrowly, on the road. Both lost in Week 1, though Dallas gave up the higher passer rating.
4:25 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 3:25 PM CT and 1:25 PM PT.
CTV has the regional broadcast and RDS the French. DAZN carries it as a stream.
Washington lost 24-22 at Philadelphia. Dallas lost 28-20 at the Giants.
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