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Cowboys beat Commanders 37-20 in Week 2 bounce-back

Dallas rebounds from Week 1 loss to Giants with convincing home victory; Dak Prescott sets franchise record.

newest coverage 13h agosummary written 1d ago23 pieces Newswires

What to know

  • Cowboys bounce back from Week 1 loss to Giants with convincing 37-20 home win over Washington, improving communication on defense as promised by coach Brian Schottenheimer.
  • Dak Prescott sets Cowboys franchise record with 279 passing yards and four touchdowns on 26-of-31 completion.
  • Cowboys pass game returns to form after struggling in Week 1; receiving duo of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens plays key role despite Pickens taking hard hit from Commanders defender.
  • Defense shows improvement over Week 1 but remains a work in progress; team's 1-1 record leaves both divisions and season outcomes uncertain.

“Everything ties in well with trying to minimize the impact that CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens have on the game. Those are two special guys. They do two different things.”

Daronte Jones, Commanders defensive coordinator · Yahoo Sports ↗

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Cowboys beat Commanders 37-20 in Week 2 bounce-back
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How it unfolded 6 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articles

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  1. 6

    Incident involving Cowboys defender Cobie Durant noted during game

    An incident involving Cowboys defensive back Cobie Durant draws attention during the Week 2 victory.

    1. 1 outlet Cowboys’ Cobie Durant got stomped where the sun doesn’t shine in NFL’s worst act of teammate brutality

      first by SB Nation, 3d ago

  2. 5

    Coverage highlights Cowboys defense still needs improvement despite Week 2 win

    Post-game analysis across multiple outlets notes that while the Cowboys defense showed improvement over Week 1, significant work remains. The defense allowed 20 points to Washington and continues to face questions about its depth and cohesion.

    1. 2 outlets 7 takeaways from Commanders' Week 2 loss to Cowboys

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · also Sports Illustrated

      3 more headlines
  3. 4

    Cowboys defeat Commanders 37-20 in Week 2 matchup

    Dallas earns a convincing home victory at AT&T Stadium. Dak Prescott passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns on 26-of-31 completion, setting a Cowboys franchise record. The Cowboys' offense returns to form after struggling in Week 1, and the team demonstrates improved defensive performance despite ongoing concerns.

    1. 1 outlet What we learned from Dallas’ Week 2 victory over the Commanders

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

      2 more headlines
    2. 1 outlet Winners and Losers: Record-setting Cowboys QB, new DC headline Week 2

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

    1 more claim →
  4. 3

    George Pickens takes hard hit from Commanders defender during second quarter

    Dallas wide receiver George Pickens is hit heavily by a Washington defender during a short pass reception in the second quarter. Officials flag the play for a nine-yard personal foul.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · read ↗

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    Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones outlines game plan for CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens

    Washington's defensive coordinator discusses the challenge of containing Dallas's receiving duo ahead of Week 2, emphasizing it will require a collective team effort rather than a one-on-one approach.

    “They've shown that they can dominate defensive backs in this league regardless of the size. So there's not a one-man job, so to speak, in terms of how we want to handle that.”
    — Daronte Jones
    1. 1 outlet Biggest Takeaways From Dallas Cowboys' Week 2 Win Over Washington Commanders

      first by Sports Illustrated, 3d ago

      1 more headline
    2. 1 outlet Commanders Have Strong Words for Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens

      first by Yahoo Sports, 6d ago

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    Brian Schottenheimer pledges to fix defensive communication for Week 2

    Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer addresses the media before Wednesday practice, emphasizing the need to improve communication on defense.

    “It was surprising to us that we didn't communicate well. … We were disappointed. We're gonna communicate better this week. Did I see it coming? Absolutely not. I will be very surprised if we don't communicate at a much higher level in this game.”
    — Brian Schottenheimer
    1. 1 outlet Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer Made Singular Promise Before Week 2 vs. Commanders

      first by Yahoo Sports, 7d ago

  8. background

    Cowboys lose Week 1 to Giants, identify defensive communication issues — Dallas falls 28-20 to the New York Giants, allowing nearly 400 yards and permitting the Giants to convert 9 of 11 third downs. Communication breakdowns on defense are identified as a major problem, exemplified by Isaiah Likely being left wide open for a touchdown when linebacker Dee Winters missed his coverage assignment.

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  1. 2 outlets Dallas Cowboys Highest & Lowest Graded Players in Week 2

    first by Sports Illustrated, 2d ago · also Yahoo Sports

    1 more headline

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