Our Commanders vs Cowboys prediction is the pick of the divisional fixtures in the late window. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The Washington Commanders lost 24-22 at Philadelphia having held the ball for 33:20. The Dallas Cowboys lost 28-20 at the Giants having conceded the highest passer rating of the weekend. Both defeats were close, and neither was comfortable.
Commanders vs Cowboys: our editor’s props
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Commanders vs Cowboys: 2026 form so far
Two narrow defeats, both of which turned on a handful of possessions.
| 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 |
Washington converted all three red-zone trips and ran 32 times for 132 yards. Dallas went three from three in the red zone but held the ball for 23 minutes.
Commanders vs Cowboys injury report and team news
Stefon Diggs caught four for 55 and a touchdown at Philadelphia. Javonte Williams scored twice for Dallas, once rushing and once receiving.
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The matchup that settles it: Jayden Daniels’ legs against a defence that leaked 165
Dallas conceded 165 rushing yards to the Giants at 4.5 a carry. Daniels ran five times for 31 at Philadelphia and is a harder proposition than that.
The Cowboys allowed Jaxson Dart a 134.2 rating, the highest figure any defence gave up in Week 1. Daniels threw for only 164, so both have something to prove.
Dallas were efficient where it counted and lost on possession. Twenty-three minutes of the ball is not a platform against a side that ran 32 times.
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
Kickoff is 9.25pm BST on Sunday, September 20, which is 4:25 PM ET in Arlington. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Commanders vs Cowboys |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:25pm BST / Sunday 20 Sep |
| Venue | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| 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 against this defence is the sharper of the two quarterback matchups.
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Commanders vs Cowboys FAQ
Washington, narrowly, despite playing away. Both are 0-1, but Dallas conceded a 134.2 passer rating in Week 1.
9.25pm BST on Sunday, September 20, which is 4:25 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION show two games free-to-air every Sunday, and those are not blacked out.
Washington lost 24-22 at Philadelphia. Dallas lost 28-20 at the Giants.
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