{"id":50059,"date":"2026-09-14T12:24:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T16:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=nfl-news&#038;p=50059"},"modified":"2026-09-14T12:24:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T16:24:27","slug":"commanders-vs-cowboys-prediction-picks-odds-week-2","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/nfl\/nfl-news\/commanders-vs-cowboys-prediction-picks-odds-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Commanders vs Cowboys Prediction &#038; Picks: Week 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our <strong>Commanders vs Cowboys prediction<\/strong> is a division game between two 0-1 teams who both lost narrowly. Squawka Signal&#8217;s live read on this game, including where the value sits, updates on this page through the week.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/nfl\/teams\/washington-commanders\/\">Washington Commanders<\/a> lost 24-22 at Philadelphia despite holding the ball for 33 minutes. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/nfl\/teams\/dallas-cowboys\/\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a> lost 28-20 at the Giants, conceding a 134.2 passer rating. 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Our Signal model makes the <b>Dallas Cowboys<\/b> favorites by about <b>2<\/b> points, a 58% win probability.<\/p><div class=\"sq-nsig__cards\"><div class=\"sq-nsig__card\"><div class=\"sq-nsig__sum\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sq-nsig__crest\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/squawka\/inc\/NFL\/assets\/team-logos\/WAS.png\" alt=\"WAS\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__name\">Washington Commanders<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-c\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-k\">Squawka<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-sig\">42%<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-c\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-k\">Market<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-mkt\">36%<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__verd sq-nsig__verd--val\">&#9650; Value<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sq-nsig__card\"><div class=\"sq-nsig__sum\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sq-nsig__crest\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/squawka\/inc\/NFL\/assets\/team-logos\/DAL.png\" alt=\"DAL\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__name\">Dallas Cowboys<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-c\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-k\">Squawka<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-sig\">58%<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-c\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-k\">Market<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__cmp-mkt\">64%<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__verd sq-nsig__verd--lay\">&#9660; Slight lay<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sq-nsig__mc\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__mc-k\">Projected line<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__mc-v\">Dallas Cowboys -2<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-nsig__mc\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__mc-k\">Against the spread<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__mc-v\">Washington Commanders +3.5 &mdash; model Dallas Cowboys -2 vs market Dallas Cowboys -3.5<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-nsig__mc\"><span class=\"sq-nsig__mc-k\">Value<\/span><span class=\"sq-nsig__mc-v\">Washington Commanders &mdash; model 42% vs market 36%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-nsig__cta-row\" style=\"margin-top:14px\"><a class=\"sq-nsig__cta2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/go\/kalshi?q=us-all-all-wof-s-spo\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Kalshi<\/a><a class=\"sq-nsig__cta2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/go\/polymarket?q=us-sg1-all-wof-s-spo\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Polymarket<\/a><a class=\"sq-nsig__cta2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/go\/prophet-x?q=us-sg1-all-wof-s-spo\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ProphetX<\/a><\/div><p class=\"sq-nsig__foot\">Squawka Signal is our model&#8217;s read against devigged market prices, updated after every result &mdash; not betting advice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/nfl\/nfl-news\/nfl-signal-methodology\/\">How the NFL Signal works<\/a>. 21+. 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Washington conceded 203 passing yards and three touchdowns to Philadelphia.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sqp__pr\"><span class=\"sqp__stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Confidence 3 of 5\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<span class=\"d\">&#9733;&#9733;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sqp__lab\">confidence<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sqp__row\" data-market=\"Player prop\" data-selection=\"Jayden Daniels 40+ rushing yards\" data-read=\"\">\n<div><span class=\"sqp__mkt\">Player prop<\/span><span class=\"sqp__pk\">Jayden Daniels 40+ rushing yards<\/span><span class=\"sqp__why\">Daniels ran five times for 31 yards at Philadelphia. Dallas conceded 165 rushing yards to the Giants at 4.5 a carry.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sqp__pr\"><span class=\"sqp__stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Confidence 3 of 5\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<span class=\"d\">&#9733;&#9733;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sqp__lab\">confidence<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"sqp__foot\">An editorial call, not a Signal model output. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commanders vs Cowboys: 2026 form so far<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two narrow defeats, and two tables that flatter the losing side more than the scoreline did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>2026 season to date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Commanders<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cowboys<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Record<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0-1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0-1<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Points for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">22<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Points against<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">28<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Point differential<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-8<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Total yards<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">295<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">244<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Yards per play<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.7<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Turnovers<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Third-down offense<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">33.3%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">72.7%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Red-zone offense<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100.0%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100.0%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Sacks recorded<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Opponent passer rating<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">122.2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">134.2<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dallas converted 72.7% of third downs and went three from three in the red zone, and still lost by eight. Washington gained 4.4 yards a play and lost by two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commanders vs Cowboys injury report and team news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stefon Diggs caught four for 55 and a touchdown for Washington at Philadelphia. 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Jayden Daniels threw for only 164 at Philadelphia, so both have questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dallas were efficient where it counted, going three from three in the red zone and converting eight of eleven third downs. The problem was 23 minutes of possession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Washington ran 32 times for 132 yards and held the ball for 33:20. Similarly they converted all three red-zone trips, so the margins were tiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Players to watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jayden Daniels (WAS, QB):<\/strong> Two touchdown passes at Philadelphia, plus 31 rushing yards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stefon Diggs (WAS, WR):<\/strong> Four catches for 55 yards and a touchdown in the opener.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dak Prescott (DAL, QB):<\/strong> 175 yards and two touchdowns at the Giants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Javonte Williams (DAL, RB):<\/strong> A rushing and a receiving touchdown in Week 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to watch Commanders vs Cowboys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The game kicks off at 4:25 PM ET on Sunday, September 20 at AT&#038;T Stadium in Arlington. FOX carries it. Additionally it is one of the late Sunday afternoon games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr><th>Detail<\/th><th>Commanders vs Cowboys<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td>Sunday, September 20, 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Kickoff<\/strong><\/td><td>4:25 PM ET \/ 3:25 PM CT \/ 1:25 PM PT<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td><td>AT&#038;T Stadium, Arlington, TX<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>TV<\/strong><\/td><td>FOX<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Live stream<\/strong><\/td><td>NFL Game Pass (DAZN)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Week<\/strong><\/td><td>Week 2, 2026 NFL season<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commanders vs Cowboys prediction and score projection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <strong>Commanders vs Cowboys prediction<\/strong> is a Dallas win, 26-23. Home field in a division game, and the red-zone efficiency to punish a defense that conceded 24 at Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Signal&#8217;s own number moves through the week, and it updates on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every fixture in the round is covered across our <a href=\"\/us\/nfl\/\">NFL hub<\/a>, and Signal rates <a href=\"\/us\/nfl\/picks\/\">every Week 2 game<\/a> the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commanders vs Cowboys FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-wasdal-1\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who is favored to win, the Commanders or the Cowboys?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Dallas, narrowly, at home. Both are 0-1 after single-score defeats.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-wasdal-2\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What time is Commanders vs Cowboys?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">4:25 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 3:25 PM CT and 1:25 PM PT.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-wasdal-3\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What channel is Commanders vs Cowboys on?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">FOX has the game in the United States.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-wasdal-4\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How did each team do in Week 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Washington lost 24-22 at Philadelphia. Dallas lost 28-20 at the Giants.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>21+ | Gambling Problem? 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