{"id":442688,"date":"2026-09-21T06:40:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T06:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/442688\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T06:40:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T06:40:20","slug":"its-clear-cowboys-need-dak-prescott-to-be-great-to-stay-competitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/442688\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s clear Cowboys need Dak Prescott to be great to stay competitive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) jogs off the field after the team defeated the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes. He hit wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88)I the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown.\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) jogs off the field after the team defeated the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes. He hit wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88)I the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n<p>ARLINGTON \u2014 After CeeDee Lamb had recovered the touchdown ball to give to his quarterback \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/article\/cowboys-commanders-live-updates-week-2-nfl-score-22440841.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lamb\u2019s second of the day and Dak Prescott\u2019s fourth <\/a>\u2014 the passer acknowledged both that it was not a good throw and that he had no special place for it in his house.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-channels-pixel.ex.co\/events\/0012000001fxZm9AAE?integrationType=DEFAULT&amp;template=design%2Farticle%2Fplatypus_two_column.tpl\" alt=\"\" class=\"x1px y1px vh abs\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt will be a great dust collector,\u2019\u2019 said\u00a0Prescott, whose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/article\/dak-prescott-cowboys-passing-touchdown-leader-22439946.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">249th touchdown pass as a Dallas Cowboy gave him the record<\/a>, moving one past Tony Romo. \u201cI remember him throwing it to Dez [Bryant], throwing it to Jason [Witten], just the accuracy, the command. Those are the two things I was in awe of.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThen I get drafted here and I remember sitting in meetings and listening to him and Scott [Linehan] talk, and they were talking so far over my head. I\u2019m like, \u2018Man, this is going to be tough just getting on the field.\u2019 They were talking about building plays and formations and I just had no idea what they were talking about. Tony has always been great with me, even that year with everything that went down. So super thankful for him.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Prescott said all this while wearing a Roger Staubach jersey. Now you have to consider that even Troy Aikman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/article\/dak-prescott-super-bowl-shirt-training-camp-22362781.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">won his final Super Bowl when Dak was 2 years old<\/a>, so any knowledge of the Cowboys\u2019 two major playoff producers comes through the world of video. Actually,\u00a0Prescott had to explain to defensive tackle Quinnen Williams on Friday who Roger Staubach was. Williams said he knew Joe Namath from that era as a former Jet and Alabama player, but not Staubach.<\/p>\n<p>Prescott shook his head at that but then acknowledged \u201cone day players won\u2019t know anything about me.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n<p>What we know for now is that\u00a0Prescott led Dallas to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/article\/five-takeaways-cowboys-commanders-22433571.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a 37-20 victory over Washington<\/a>, and that the big passing day against the Commanders was nothing at all new for the 11-year veteran. Prescott has had one five-touchdown pass day (against the Eagles) and 13 games of four TD passes. Of those, eight came against Washington (five) and the Giants (three).<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) defends during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.  The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.\" loading=\"eager\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) defends during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.  The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Fans head to AT&amp;T Stadium  before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fans head to AT&amp;T Stadium  before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (left) visits with Jeff Bezos, Executive Chairman and founder of Amazon, own the field before the Cowboys faced the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (left) visits with Jeff Bezos, Executive Chairman and founder of Amazon, own the field before the Cowboys faced the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Justin Green, of Fort Worth, offers hugs to fans arriving at  AT&amp;T Stadium before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Justin Green, of Fort Worth, offers hugs to fans arriving at  AT&amp;T Stadium before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"A memorial to Dallas Cowboys fan Mr. Carolyn Price is seen before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A memorial to Dallas Cowboys fan Mr. Carolyn Price is seen before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Ava Rawski-Musil, 9, of Aubrey, shows her support of the Dallas Cowboys in sidewalk chalk while tailgating before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ava Rawski-Musil, 9, of Aubrey, shows her support of the Dallas Cowboys in sidewalk chalk while tailgating before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform their jump splits during a pregame performance at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. The Cowboys were facing the Washington Commanders.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform their jump splits during a pregame performance at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. The Cowboys were facing the Washington Commanders.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys players take the field for the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys players take the field for the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott waits to take the field for the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott waits to take the field for the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is introduced to the crowd before their game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is introduced to the crowd before their game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) raises his arms after praying in the end zone before their game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) raises his arms after praying in the end zone before their game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"For Hispanic Heritage Month, a Ballet Folklorico group held international flags during the playing of the national anthem at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. The Dallas Cowboys were facing the Washington Commanders.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For Hispanic Heritage Month, a Ballet Folklorico group held international flags during the playing of the national anthem at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. The Dallas Cowboys were facing the Washington Commanders.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) fakes a pitch to running back Javonte Williams as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) fakes a pitch to running back Javonte Williams as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is tackled by Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) as he kept the ball and ran during the first qaurter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is tackled by Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) as he kept the ball and ran during the first qaurter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys safety P.J. Locke (1) unends Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott (82) after a first quarter pass completion at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys safety P.J. Locke (1) unends Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott (82) after a first quarter pass completion at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) brings his team to the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) brings his team to the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) wings a pass past Washington Commanders safety Nick Cross (25) during the first quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) wings a pass past Washington Commanders safety Nick Cross (25) during the first quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders safety Nick Cross (25) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88), only to have turnover nullified by a Commanders penalty during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders safety Nick Cross (25) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88), only to have turnover nullified by a Commanders penalty during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) celebrates a field goal with punter Bryan Anger (5) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) celebrates a field goal with punter Bryan Anger (5) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy (19) is upended by Washington Commanders defensive back Jeremy Reaves (39) during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy (19) is upended by Washington Commanders defensive back Jeremy Reaves (39) during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) is congratulated by teammates following his second quarter touchdown against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) is congratulated by teammates following his second quarter touchdown against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks (13) lays out for a long pass as he had Dallas Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant (2) beat during the second quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks (13) lays out for a long pass as he had Dallas Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant (2) beat during the second quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is tripped up aby Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs (13) during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is tripped up aby Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs (13) during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys fans cheer as mariachis play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys fans cheer as mariachis play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs (13) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs (13) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Caleb Downs (13) breaks up a second quarter pass that Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) had corralled during the second quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Cowboys cornerback Daron Bland (26) combined for the hit.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Caleb Downs (13) breaks up a second quarter pass that Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) had corralled during the second quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Cowboys cornerback Daron Bland (26) combined for the hit.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) races with the football late in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) races with the football late in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer calls a timeout during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer calls a timeout during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer checks on cornerback Cobie Durant (2) after he was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer checks on cornerback Cobie Durant (2) after he was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is hit by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) as he tries to get off a pass on the final play of the first half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington. Daniels was injured on the play and left the game on a cart.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is hit by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) as he tries to get off a pass on the final play of the first half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington. Daniels was injured on the play and left the game on a cart.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) winces as he\u2019s helped to his feet following the last play of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Daniels injured his left arm on the play.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) winces as he\u2019s helped to his feet following the last play of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Daniels injured his left arm on the play.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is helped on the field after he was injured on the final play of the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is helped on the field after he was injured on the final play of the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn (right) comforts defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) as medical staff tend to injured quarterback Jayden Daniels on the last play of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn (right) comforts defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) as medical staff tend to injured quarterback Jayden Daniels on the last play of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is helped off the field after he was injured on the final play of the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is helped off the field after he was injured on the final play of the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is sacked by Washington Commanders linebacker K'lavon Chaisson (45) during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is sacked by Washington Commanders linebacker K&#8217;lavon Chaisson (45) during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders linebacker K'lavon Chaisson (45) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the fourth quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders linebacker K&#8217;lavon Chaisson (45) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the fourth quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) kicks a third quarter field goal against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) kicks a third quarter field goal against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters (53) pounces on a third quarter fumble by Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (6) at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters (53) pounces on a third quarter fumble by Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (6) at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters (53) celebrates his third quarter fumble recovery against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (6) fumbled the ball.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters (53) celebrates his third quarter fumble recovery against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (6) fumbled the ball.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) celebrates after picking up a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) celebrates after picking up a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) catches a third quarter touchdown pass against Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) catches a third quarter touchdown pass against Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys wide receivers Ceedee Lamb (88) and George Pickens (3) get up in Washington Commanders cornerback Amik Robertson\u2019s (2) face after they scored a third quarter touchdown at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys wide receivers Ceedee Lamb (88) and George Pickens (3) get up in Washington Commanders cornerback Amik Robertson\u2019s (2) face after they scored a third quarter touchdown at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. (28) attempts to intercept a pass thrown to Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the third quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. (28) attempts to intercept a pass thrown to Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the third quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) escapes a sack attempt by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku (6) during the third quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) escapes a sack attempt by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku (6) during the third quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) loses his helmet as he\u2019s tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rashan Gary (7) during the third quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) loses his helmet as he\u2019s tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rashan Gary (7) during the third quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (3) hauls in a touchdown pass as Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell (14) and safety Caleb Downs (13) defend during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (3) hauls in a touchdown pass as Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell (14) and safety Caleb Downs (13) defend during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a long pass to Ceedee Lamb during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a long pass to Ceedee Lamb during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) hauls in a long pass as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) and safety Quan Martin (20) uring the second half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) hauls in a long pass as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) and safety Quan Martin (20) uring the second half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) celebrates after picking up a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) celebrates after picking up a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys running back Hunter Luepke (30) pushes through the pile for a short yardage first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys running back Hunter Luepke (30) pushes through the pile for a short yardage first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) defends during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.  The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) defends during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.  The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) comes down with a long touchdown catch in the end zone as he\u2019s tackled by Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) during the fourth quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. On the touchdown, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) comes down with a long touchdown catch in the end zone as he\u2019s tackled by Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) during the fourth quarter at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. On the touchdown, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Ceedee Lamb during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.  The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Ceedee Lamb during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.  The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) smiles after he threw a fourth quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Ceedee Lamb against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) smiles after he threw a fourth quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Ceedee Lamb against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) slaps hands with wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) as the two hooked up for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes on the play,\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) slaps hands with wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) as the two hooked up for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes on the play,<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys linebacker Von Miller (40) congratulates wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) on his fourth quarter touchdown catch against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys linebacker Von Miller (40) congratulates wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) on his fourth quarter touchdown catch against the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) jogs off the field after the team defeated the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes. He hit wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88)I the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) jogs off the field after the team defeated the Washington Commanders at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes. He hit wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88)I the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n<p>If this didn\u2019t exactly make up for the season-opening loss to New York, it at least kept the Cowboys from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/article\/cowboys-maracana-stadium-brazil-field-concerns-22438310.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">going to Brazil next week <\/a>with an 0-2 record. As nice and shiny as this day was for\u00a0Dak (26-for-31, 279 yards) and CeeDee Lamb (8 catches for 153 yards), it perhaps ends up a much tighter fit if Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels doesn\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/article\/jayden-daniels-carted-off-cowboys-commanders-22441041.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dislocate his left elbow on the final play of the first half<\/a>. The same injury he suffered twice last year forced a switch to backup Marcus Mariota, and Daniels already had 69 rushing yards in the opening half as Washington was at the 1-yard line trying to make it 17-17 when he fell and ended his day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>The other thing to acknowledge is that while\u00a0Dak is taking ownership of all the regular-season records in the Cowboys\u2019 book (pass attempts, completions, completion percentage and touchdowns now are his), quarterbacks didn\u2019t throw it around quite so freely in the old days. Aikman had 165 touchdown passes in 165 starts. Staubach actually lagged behind Danny White (155-131) in the category.<\/p>\n<p>The best way I can put this is that Kirk Cousins has more touchdown passes than John\u00a0Unitas, and Johnny U played 17 years. So be careful exactly how these numbers impact your way of thinking about all-time greats.<\/p>\n<p>Having said that,\u00a0Dak\u2019s accuracy has been record-setting during his time here and on Sunday afternoon he was basically uncanny while completing better than 80 percent of his throws.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe guy\u2019s just a different unique competitor,\u2019\u2019 coach Brian Schottenheimer said. \u201cI\u2019ve been blessed, I\u2019ve been around some elite quarterbacks. Dak Prescott\u2019s preparation is something that is abnormal. They all work, they all prepare, they all study film. But this guy takes it to a different level. You know he\u2019s up in our office till all hours of the night, and I think that\u2019s what it takes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd it\u2019s what you love about the guy.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also readily apparent that a great season from\u00a0Prescott is what Dallas needs just in order to compete. At 1-1, their defense is yet to show any signs it\u2019s ready to stop the run, and Baltimore\u2019s Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are up next in a foreign land that counts as a Cowboys home game.<\/p>\n<p>That seemed frightening after watching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/article\/5-takeaways-cowboys-giants-dallas-falls-flat-22427381.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">what the Giants did to this unit<\/a>, and it was feeling the same way before\u00a0Daniels went down just before halftime. All the same, Dak and CeeDee are on the same page, as joined at the hip as they have ever been, and that has a tendency to carry the Cowboys to at least some degree of regular season success. Dak\u2019s interested in a lot more than the regular season records he keeps breaking, and he\u2019s well aware of the 2-5 playoff record.<\/p>\n<p>But there are plenty of teams that would love to take their chances with the accuracy he delivered against Washington in his 20th consecutive home victory against the\u00a0NFC East.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>How do you grade the Cowboys&#8217; win over the Commanders?<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:Rubik, sans-serif\" class=\"fs14 mt8 mb8 c-gray600\">Dallas won 37-20 on Sunday in the home opener to improve to 1-1. 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