The Dallas Cowboys secured a dramatic 34-26 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, snapping a five-game losing streak and extending Washington's skid to three games.
The Cowboys win was sealed in chaotic fashion when Juanyeh Thomas returned an onside kick attempt 43 yards for a touchdown with 21 seconds remaining, shortly after Washington’s Jayden Daniels connected with Terry McLaurin for a miraculous 86-yard touchdown. However, Commanders kicker Austin Seibert, returning from a hip injury, missed the extra point following the late score, keeping Washington from tying the game.
Backup quarterback Cooper Rush stepped up for Dallas, finishing 23-of-31 for 238 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in his third start in place of Dak Prescott. The Cowboys’ defense also played a pivotal role, forcing two turnovers.
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In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.
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HIGHEST-GRADED PLAYERS
- LB Eric Kendricks, Dallas Cowboys (90.5)
- CB Jourdan Lewis, Dallas Cowboys (90.5)
- S Donovan Wilson, Dallas Cowboys (90.0)
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Cowboys linebacker Eric Kendricks delivered a standout performance against Washington on Sunday afternoon. He recorded seven solo tackles and recovered a fumble while making an impact in coverage.
Targeted five times, Kendricks allowed just four catches for a total of 28 yards and only one first down, adding two defensive stops in coverage. He also made three defensive stops across 23 run-defense snaps, capping off an impressive showing against the division rival.
ADVANCED BOX SCORE
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