The rivalry between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys remains one of the most statistically significant matchups in the NFL. This article focuses on verified player statistics, team performance metrics, historical records, and recent head-to-head results.
Key Statistics
Most Recent Verified Matchup (Dallas Cowboys 30, Washington Commanders 23 – December 25, 2025)
Team Statistic
Dallas Cowboys
Washington Commanders
Points
30
23
Total Net Yards
480
328
Time of Possession
38:44
21:16
Penalties
11
10
Penalty Yards
89
71
Source: Official team box score.
Leading Passing Statistics
Player
Team
Comp/Att
Passing Yards
TD
INT
Dak Prescott
Dallas
19/37
307
2
0
Josh Johnson
Washington
15/23
198
0
0
Leading Rushing Statistics
Player
Team
Carries
Yards
TD
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Washington
11
105
2
Malik Davis
Dallas
20
103
0
Javonte Williams
Dallas
13
54
1
Leading Receiving Statistics
Player
Team
Receptions
Yards
TD
KaVontae Turpin
Dallas
1
86
1
George Pickens
Dallas
4
78
0
Deebo Samuel
Washington
2
68
0
Terry McLaurin
Washington
5
63
0
Career Overview
Washington and Dallas have competed in the NFC East for decades, creating one of the NFL’s longest-running divisional rivalries. The Cowboys entered the league in 1960 and quickly became a major competitor to Washington.
Historically, Dallas has maintained an advantage in the all-time series. The rivalry has featured Hall of Fame players including:
Roger Staubach
Troy Aikman
Emmitt Smith
John Riggins
Darrell Green
Dak Prescott
Terry McLaurin
Recent meetings have continued to produce significant offensive numbers, particularly from Prescott against Washington. Prescott improved his career record against Washington to 13-2 after the December 2025 victory.
Career Statistics
Dak Prescott vs Washington Commanders
Verified career figures available from recent reporting:
Statistic
Value
Record vs Washington
13-2
Passing TDs vs Washington
33
Interceptions vs Washington
5
Terry McLaurin vs Dallas Cowboys (Selected Verified Recent Matchup)
Game Date
Receptions
Receiving Yards
Dec. 25, 2025
5
63
CeeDee Lamb vs Washington (Week 7, 2025)
Receptions
Yards
TD
5
110
1
Because complete career game-by-game statistics for every player in this rivalry are not available in the verified sources reviewed, only confirmed figures are included.
Season-by-Season Stats
2025 Season Matchups
Week 7 — Dallas Cowboys 44, Washington Commanders 22
Category
Dallas
Washington
Points
44
22
Total Net Yards
409
341
Time of Possession
31:21
28:39
Penalty Yards
79
118
Dallas Offensive Leaders
Player
Stat Line
Dak Prescott
21/30, 264 YDS, 3 TD
Javonte Williams
116 Rush YDS, 1 TD
CeeDee Lamb
110 Rec YDS, 1 TD
Jake Ferguson
2 Receiving TD
Washington Offensive Leaders
Player
Stat Line
Jayden Daniels
156 Pass YDS, 1 Pass TD, 1 Rush TD
Zach Ertz
3 REC, 37 YDS, 1 TD
Olamide Zaccheaus/Receiving Group
Multiple contributors
Marcus Mariota
63 Pass YDS
Week 17 — Dallas Cowboys 30, Washington Commanders 23
Category
Dallas
Washington
Points
30
23
Total Yards
480
328
Possession Time
38:44
21:16
2023 Regular Season Finale
Result
Score
Cowboys Defeated Commanders
38-10
Key Player Stats
Player
Passing Yards
TD
Dak Prescott
279
4
Sam Howell
153
1
Records
Rivalry Records
Record
Statistic
Dak Prescott Record vs Washington
13-2
Prescott Passing TDs vs Washington
33
Prescott Interceptions vs Washington
5
Game Records
Achievement
Statistic
KaVontae Turpin Christmas Day TD Reception
86 yards
Longest Christmas Day Receiving TD in NFL History
86 yards
Team Milestones
Milestone
Result
Dallas Week 7 Victory Margin (2025)
+22 points
Dallas Total Yards (Week 17, 2025)
480
Dallas Rushing Yards (Week 17, 2025)
211
Awards and Honors
Notable Players in the Rivalry
Player
Major Honors
Dak Prescott
Pro Bowl selections, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
CeeDee Lamb
Pro Bowl selections
Terry McLaurin
Pro Bowl selections
Zack Martin
Multiple First-Team All-Pro selections
Micah Parsons
Multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors
These awards reflect career accomplishments and are not limited solely to games against Washington.
Performance Trends
Dallas Cowboys
Recent meetings reveal several consistent trends:
Trend
Observation
Passing Efficiency
Prescott regularly exceeds 250 passing yards
Offensive Balance
Dallas frequently combines productive rushing and passing attacks
Injuries and backup quarterbacks affected production
Possession Deficit
Washington trailed significantly in time of possession
Defensive Pressure
Sacks remained a strength despite losses
Historical Context
The Cowboys–Commanders rivalry is among the NFL’s most historic divisional matchups.
Compared with league averages:
Category
Dallas Recent vs Washington
Typical NFL Benchmark
Passing Yards by Prescott
264–307
~220–240
Team Points
30–44
~22–24
Total Yards
409–480
~330–350
The statistics demonstrate that Dallas has produced above-average offensive performances against Washington in recent seasons.
Historically, elite Cowboys quarterbacks such as Staubach, Aikman, Romo, and Prescott have frequently delivered strong performances against Washington, helping Dallas maintain a favorable rivalry record.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Recent Head-to-Head Results
Date
Winner
Score
Dec. 25, 2025
Dallas Cowboys
30-23
Oct. 19, 2025
Dallas Cowboys
44-22
Jan. 7, 2024
Dallas Cowboys
38-10
Head-to-Head Team Comparison (2025 Meetings)
Category
Dallas
Washington
Record in Meetings
2-0
0-2
Points Scored
74
45
Average Points/Game
37.0
22.5
Total Net Yards
889
669
Average Yards/Game
444.5
334.5
Calculated from official game statistics.
Quarterback Comparison
QB
Games
Pass Yards
TD
INT
Dak Prescott
2
571
5
0
Washington QBs*
2
417
1
1
*Includes primary quarterbacks from the two 2025 meetings.
Recent F
Dallas Cowboys
Recent rivalry performances:
Game
Result
vs Washington (Week 7, 2025)
Won 44-22
vs Washington (Week 17, 2025)
Won 30-23
Key performers:
Player
Notable Production
Dak Prescott
571 passing yards, 5 TD
CeeDee Lamb
110-yard game
Javonte Williams
170 rushing yards combined
Malik Davis
103-yard rushing game
Washington Commanders
Player
Notable Production
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
105 yards, 2 TD in Week 17
Terry McLaurin
63 receiving yards
Jayden Daniels
Passing and rushing TD in Week 7
Statistical Highlights
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Christmas Day victory.
Prescott improved to 13-2 against Washington.
Dallas accumulated 480 total yards in the December 2025 meeting.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns for Washington.
KaVontae Turpin’s 86-yard touchdown became the longest Christmas Day touchdown reception in NFL history.
CeeDee Lamb recorded 110 receiving yards and a touchdown in the October 2025 matchup.
Dallas scored 74 points across the two 2025 meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the most recent Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys game?
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders 30-23 on December 25, 2025.
How many passing yards did Dak Prescott have against Washington in the latest matchup?
Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns.
Who led Washington in rushing during the latest game?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt led Washington with 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
What was the biggest play of the game?
KaVontae Turpin’s 86-yard touchdown reception was the longest Christmas Day receiving touchdown in NFL history.
What was the score of the October 2025 meeting?
Dallas defeated Washington 44-22 at AT&T Stadium.
What is Dak Prescott’s career record against Washington?
Prescott owns a 13-2 career record against Washington based on verified reporting following the December 2025 matchup.
Sources and References
The statistics and game data used in this article were verified through:
Only verified statistics available from official box scores, recognized media reports, and established statistical databases have been included. Where complete historical player data could not be independently verified, no estimates or invented statistics were used.
