Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is already over 100 yards in his return from a high-ankle sprain, and the Cowboys are rolling. Dallas leads Washington 27-15 at halftime, outgaining the Commanders 270 to 214.
Lamb, who missed the past three games, has five catches for 110 yards, including a spectacular 74-yard touchdown. He has surpassed 7,000 scrimmage yards for his career in just his 85th game, making him the fastest player in team history to reach that milestone.
Javonte Williams scored his sixth rushing touchdown of the season—matching the total number of rushing touchdowns the Cowboys had as a team last year. He opened the scoring on a 2-yard run during the Cowboys’ first possession and currently has nine carries for 62 yards.
Quarterback Dak Prescott is completing passes efficiently, going 13-of-20 for 207 yards and two touchdowns. George Pickens has been a key target with three catches for 72 yards. Additionally, he drew a crucial 37-yard defensive pass interference penalty on Marshon Lattimore, which set up the Cowboys’ first touchdown.
Tight end Jake Ferguson contributed a 2-yard touchdown reception with just 2 seconds left in the half, adding to Dallas’ momentum. Meanwhile, Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey made a remarkable 61-yard field goal, marking his fifth career field goal from 60-plus yards. This achievement makes him the only kicker in NFL history with five field goals from beyond 60 yards.
The Commanders managed to get a safety when Daron Payne tackled Williams in the end zone after a punt was downed at the 1-yard line. Washington followed that by driving 65 yards on seven plays, culminating in a 5-yard touchdown catch by Zach Ertz from quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Washington closed the gap to within one score following Daniels’ 1-yard touchdown run with 45 seconds left in the first half, capping a seven-play, 68-yard drive. However, they left enough time for Prescott to lead a quick, four-play, 72-yard touchdown drive. Key plays included a 44-yard reception by Pickens and a 33-yard run by Williams.
Playing without wide receivers Noah Brown, Terry McLaurin, and Deebo Samuel, Daniels is completing 10-of-19 passes for 136 yards and one touchdown. Wide receivers Chris Moore and Jaylin Lane have combined for three catches—Moore with one catch for 44 yards and Lane with two catches for 42 yards.
The first half showcased strong performances and promising momentum for the Cowboys as they look to extend their lead against Washington in the second half.
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