Commanders vs Cowboys predictions, graded
Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys · Week 2, 2026 · Sun, Sep 20 · Final: Commanders 20, Cowboys 37 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Commanders vs Cowboys? Of 13 pundits with a call on record, 12 take the Cowboys and 1 takes the Commanders. 4 named a score; the median has the Cowboys by 8.5. The Cowboys won 37-20, so 12 of 13 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 88 out of 100.
Who the room took
13 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callCommanders vs Cowboys picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- DLLS Dallas Cowboys (podcast)all 3 Cowboys
- CBS Sportsall 2 Cowboys
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Cowboys
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Cowboys
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Cowboys 3, Commanders 1.
Commanders vs Cowboys score predictions
4 pundits named a score; the median call is Cowboys by 8.5, and the final was Cowboys by 17.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsCowboys 34, Commanders 24Hit · 83
- Pete PriscoCowboys 31, Commanders 24Close · 76
- Mitchell EisensteinCowboys 26, Commanders 22Close · 69
- John BreechCowboys 34, Commanders 24Hit · 83
Commanders at Cowboys: how they came in
The Commanders are 0-1; the Cowboys are 0-1. It is a division game. On win totals, 12 pundits put the Commanders at 6.4 wins on average, and 23 pundits put the Cowboys at 9.5 wins on average.
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas · Division game
- Record coming in
- 0-1 · 22 scored, 24 allowed
- Last games
- L 22-24 at Eagles Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 19th, defense 19th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 5-12
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 6.4 · 1 to 10 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 1 Commanders game
- Record coming in
- 0-1 · 20 scored, 28 allowed
- Last games
- L 20-28 at Giants Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 9th, defense 29th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 7-9-1
- Win-total calls
- 23 pundits · average 9.5 · 2 to 14 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 0 of 1 Cowboys game
Commanders and Cowboys players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Commanders
- Jayden DanielsStarting QB · QB
1,499 passing yards · 10 TD, 2 INT · 64.8% completions · 280 rushing yards · 7 games · 23rd in the NFL in passing yards
“I would say it's a long shot that he plays this week (Week 4 international game)” the article →
Jayden Daniels to outplay his draft cost (the seventh round)
“In a league full of fantasy analysts, Daniels might last until the seventh round and could be a value because of the lower opportunity cost.” the article →
- Rachaad WhiteRB1 · RB
275 rushing yards on 65 carries · 3 TD · 19 catches for 134 · 8 games · 36th in the NFL in rushing yards
“looks like there's a good chance rashad white misses this game with the shoulder injury (Week 4 Colts at Commanders)” the article →
Rachaad White to be 1st on the depth chart
“These rising running backs need to be on someone's roster in your league... as they potentially step into No. 1 roles on the Broncos and Commanders offenses, respectively.” the article →
- Stefon DiggsWR1 · WR
36 catches for 386 yards · 6 TD · 8 games · 41st in the NFL in receiving yards
Stefon Diggs to move to Washington Commanders
“Where do you think he ultimately lands? He's gotta go to Washington. Right? Washington, Kansas City.” the article →
Stefon Diggs to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Diggs needed a new team, and Daniels needed a reliable WR2.” the article →
- Chig OkonkwoTE1 · TE
27 catches for 263 yards · 0 TD · 7 games · 89th in the NFL in receiving yards
Chig Okonkwo to make the roster
“Tight end, we are keeping four of those guys in the tight end room. Chigga Conquo, John Bates, Ben Sennett, and Colson Yankoff.” the article →
- Odafe OwehSack leader · LB
5 sacks · 11 solo tackles · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in sacks
Odafe Oweh to make the roster
“Adafay Owe, who's been dealing with his own set of injuries, Charles and Manny Hu, Dorrance Armstrong, Kayla Von, Chason... Jevontae Jean Baptiste, Joshua Joseph” the article →
- Amik RobertsonTackle leader · CB
36 solo tackles · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in solo tackles
Amik Robertson to make the roster
“Mike Usainersville, Amiek Robertson, Rasul Douglas, and Trey Amos.” the article →
Cowboys
- Dak PrescottStarting QB · QB
2,381 passing yards · 16 TD, 5 INT · 64.9% completions · 102 rushing yards · 9 games · 3rd in the NFL in passing yards
Dak Prescott to stay with Dallas Cowboys
“QB Dak Prescott, Cowboys ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Dak Prescott to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)
“Dak Prescott seems primed for another big season ... quarterbacks he loves to target in the middle rounds of fantasy football drafts” the article →
- Javonte WilliamsRB1 · RB
629 rushing yards on 154 carries · 10 TD · 24 catches for 127 · 9 games · 9th in the NFL in rushing yards
Javonte Williams to finish top 15 at his position, by fantasy points
“If Williams can post production as he did over the first half of the 2025 season for an entire year, he is a locked-in top-10 back with top-5 upside. At his floor, he looks like a low-end RB1 or top 15 fantasy back.” the article →
Javonte Williams to finish top 13 at his position, by fantasy points
“Why is Javonte Williams getting so much hate down at eighteen eighteen and running back in projections I am at thirteen” the article →
- CeeDee LambWR1 · WR
70 catches for 904 yards · 7 TD · 9 games · 2nd in the NFL in receiving yards
“With extra time to recover after a Thursday-night game in Week 5, Lamb could be ready to go when the Cowboys face the Packers this week.” the article →
CeeDee Lamb to finish top 1 at his position, by an unstated measure
“they've put one of the league's premier playmakers in a prime position to dominate the game and re-emerge as WR1 in a league loaded with blue-chip pass catchers... he might be primed to claim the crown as the league's top playmaker.” the article →
- Jake FergusonTE1 · TE
19 catches for 136 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 154th in the NFL in receiving yards
Jake Ferguson to fall short of his draft cost (TE12, Overall RK117 | ECR vs. ADP: -8)
“Ferguson's 2026 production could be limited as long as Lamb and Pickens are both healthy, so it's best to consider Ferguson a high-end TE2 in this year's drafts.” the article →
Jake Ferguson to be 1st on the depth chart
“He is Dallas' clear No. 1 TE” the article →
- Quinnen WilliamsSack leader · DT
5 sacks · 20 solo tackles · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in sacks
Quinnen Williams to make team captain
“I think he's got maybe a chance to be a team captain with Dallas.” the article →
Quinnen Williams to win Team MVP (non-QB)
“Cowboys: DT Quinnen Williams.” the article →
- Caleb DownsTackle leader · S
2 sacks · 33 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 30th in the NFL in solo tackles
Caleb Downs to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Caleb Downs is going to win Defensive Rookie of the Year” the article →
Caleb Downs to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“So I'm going Caleb Downs, and Price is my offensive and defensive rookie of the year.” the article →
Every call on Commanders at Cowboys
1–17 of 17
Dallas Cowboys 34 — Commanders 24
So I'm gonna go, Cowboys thirty four twenty four.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Commanders
I'm going with Dallas to win and cover in this game... I think they win by at least six points in this game.
Dallas Cowboys 31 — Commanders 24
Pete Prisco on why the Cowboys will notch their first win of the season over Washington, 31-24.
Dallas Cowboys 31 — Commanders 24
Pick: Cowboys 31, Commanders 24
Dallas Cowboys to score 40 against commanders
I think the cowboys drop a 40 burger on the commanders.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Washington Commanders
I'm going to go with the Dallas Cowboys. Because they're the more talented. They're the better team.
Dallas Cowboys 26 — Washington Commanders 22
I got the Dallas Cowboys winning this game by four. Random score out there, 26-22 Dallas.
Dallas Cowboys 34 — Commanders 24
Cowboys 34-24 over Commanders
Dallas Cowboys to beat Washington Commanders
Week 2 vs. Washington Commanders: W
Dallas Cowboys to beat Washington Commanders
Week 18 at Washington Commanders: W
Dallas Cowboys to beat Washington commanders
I think Washington might be worse than New York... Cowboys win big at home.
Dallas Cowboys to beat commanders
I think the Cowboys will open up a can of whoop whoop tail.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Washington commanders
But, yeah, Cowboys win big at home.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Commanders
Commanders of the Cowboys is week two. Yeah. Command they'll beat the Commanders. That's two and o.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Washington
Twelve and four at Washington... If we're gonna need it, then we'll win it. Thirteen and four.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Washington Commanders
he thinks they'll pick up wins against the New York Giants and Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders to beat Dallas Cowboys
And finally, the eighth game of the year, I'm projecting a win for the Washington commanders right now ... the Dallas Cowboys.