Washington Commanders
· 2026-07-09
The Washington Commanders will head to Dallas to take on the Cowboys in week two, following their upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 13.
The Commanders are currently on a W1 streak and stand 14th in the National Football Conference with a 5-12 record.
The Cowboys finished the 2025 season with a 7-9-1 record, second in the NFC East.
Dak Prescott will lead the Cowboys' offense, with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens posing a significant threat to the Commanders' secondary.
The Commanders' secondary has been a concern, with the team ranking bottom five in both yards and touchdowns given up through the air.
The Commanders will need to find a way to contain Lamb and Pickens, who had impressive seasons in 2025, with Lamb leading the league in receptions once and Pickens finishing third in the league in catches.
The Cowboys' defense, on the other hand, gave up the third-most yards and the most points in 2025.
The Commanders have recently signed free agent corner Rasul Douglas, who could play a significant role in the week two matchup.
The team's safety, Nick Cross, will team up with Will Harris, who only played in nine games last year.
The Cowboys' offense finished second in total offense and in the top in both the ground and through the air in 2025.
The Commanders will need to improve their defense to take on the Cowboys' potent offense.
The team's edge rushers, K'Lavon Chaisson and Odafe Oweh, will look to make an impact in the game.
The Cowboys have made some key additions, including Rashan Gary, Jalen Thompson, and Caleb Downs.
The Commanders will face a tough test against the Cowboys, but with the right strategy and player performance, they can come out on top.
The team's upcoming game against the Eagles on September 13 will be a good indicator of their preparedness for the Cowboys matchup.
The Commanders' fans will be watching closely to see how their team performs against the Cowboys.