Tag: Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders

Cowboys DT Quinton Bohanna heads to locker room with shoulder injury

Bohanna went down with a shoulder injury midway through the fourth, heading straight to the locker room after the play. | From @CDBurnett7

In his sophomore season, Cowboys defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna has found his place on a loaded defensive line. Known for his run-stopping, he beat out Carlos Watkins and others for a roster spot and has been a block-eater for Dallas through three games.

Bohanna was chasing down a run in the fourth quarter against Washington when he took an awkward fall, injuring his left shoulder on the play. He stayed on the ground after the fall and was taken immediately to the locker room once he reached his feet.

Bohanna became a starter for 2022 but his departure from the game sets up defensive tackles Neville Gallimore and Trysten Hill to take extra snaps.

WATCH: Cowboys WR Lamb torches defender for wide-open TD snag

CeeDee Lamb continued his strong day with a double move, fooling the Washington defense for an easy touchdown. | From @CDBurnett7

In Week 3, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb turned a frustrating drop into a huge night, including a one-handed touchdown grab for the win. Concerns around taking over the No. 1 spot for the receiver room were halted, and now he’s adding to it against the Commanders.

After Washington cut the lead to five, quarterback Cooper Rush went to his best man on the ensuing drive. Thanks to a pass interference penalty, the Dallas offense got into opposing territory with ease. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Lamb ran a double move that left the Commanders lost and Rush found him for a wide open touchdown to extend the lead.

Lamb is commanding the day with 97 yards after the touchdown grab. With wide receiver Michael Gallup back in the fold, the passing game is looking its strongest so far in 2022. The rise of Lamb has been a heavy factor in that as the Cowboys extend their lead to 12.

Cowboys’ Zack Martin suffers ankle injury in Q3 vs Commanders

The Cowboys held their breath after an injury to Zack Martin, but it appears he’s okay to return against the Commanders. | From @CDBurnett7

Early in the second half, the Cowboys have began to force their will on the Commanders with two quick stops from the defense. After a three-and-out from Washington, quarterback Cooper Rush fired a 45-yard strike to wide receiver Noah Brown.

After the big gain, hearts dropped in Dallas as seven-time All-Pro right guard Zack Martin was in pain following a right ankle injury. Martin attempted to stay on the field but teammates called to the sideline for trainers. Following a brief check with Martin, he walked to the sideline under his own power.

Martin has been the anchor of the Cowboys offensive line since he was drafted in 2014 and even the slightest injury to him leads to Dallas as a collective holding their breath. Martin spent time with trainers on the sideline, but it was a short visit and he’s set to return to the field.

With Martin likely good to return, the Cowboys offense keeps their best player on the field as the fourth quarter approaches in AT&T Stadium.

WATCH: Cowboys’ Diggs ends first half with 16th career INT

Time running out at the end of the half, Carson Wentz tested Trevon Diggs, who made it look easy with his second interception of the year. | From @CDBurnett7

After an inconsistent start from the Dallas offense, quarterback Cooper Rush found his rhythm thanks to a physical run game and capped off a 15-play drive with a touchdown throw to wide receiver Michael Gallup in his return from a torn ACL.

After the long-winded drive, Carson Wentz and the Commanders had a minute to chop into the 12-7 Cowboys lead. With 17 seconds left in the half, Wentz got impatient and tested cornerback Trevon Diggs, who ran the route better than the receiver and made his second interception in as many games.

Diggs’ interception is his third against Wentz, who doesn’t have fond memories of the Dallas corner. Following the emphatic takeaway, the Cowboys head to halftime with a 12-7 lead and much more momentum.

WATCH: Cowboys Michael Gallup makes TD catch in return from injury

Michael Gallup is making his presence felt early in his return, making a touchdown grab on a methodical Dallas drive. | From @CDBurnett7

The Cowboys offense showed promise in the first quarter against Washington, but only had two field goals to show for it. Following a second three-and-out by Dallas, the Commanders put together their first strong drive, ended by a touchdown grab by Jahan Dotson, taking a 7-6 lead in AT&T Stadium.

Down a point, the Cowboys offense took the field and quarterback Cooper Rush almost turned the ball over but an illegal contact penalty kept him on the field and sparked a responsive drive. On the next third-down play, Rush found wide receiver Michael Gallup for his first catch in 2022 coming off of a torn ACL.

Kellen Moore relied on running backs Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard on the drive to march down the field and it worked. The physical presence slowed down the Washington defense to the tune of 36 rushing yards. Facing another third down in the red zone, Rush went to Gallup again. This time, it was for a touchdown.

Dallas built a methodical drive, running 15 plays and chewing 6:01 off the clock before taking the lead on a 9-yard touchdown catch for Gallup, who has plenty of confidence in his return. The Cowboys take a 12-7 lead after a blocked extra point with a minute left in the first half.

Cowboys CB Jourdan Lewis questionable to return after pregame injury

Cowboys nickel corner Jourdan Lewis suffered a groin injury pregame, with Dallas sending a rookie to take his place on the first drive. | From @CDBurnett7

Since being drafted by Dallas in 2017, cornerback Jourdan Lewis has made a living as the nickel corner for the Cowboys. Lewis has played in at least 15 games for the first five years of his career, becoming a consistent face on a defense that’s seen a lot of change.

While he had no injury designation, the Dallas defense took the field against the Commanders and Lewis was on the sideline without his helmet. Rookie cornerback DaRon Bland was the first to step into the nickel corner spot due to his absence.

Bland had an eye-opening training camp and preseason, setting him up for the backup nickel spot. Lewis suffered the groin injury pregame and the Cowboys quickly turned to the rookie to pick up the production. On the first defensive drive, Dallas stifled the Washington offense and Lewis is questionable to return in the game for later drives.

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Michael Gallup to debut as Cowboys, Commanders announce Week 4 inactives

Michael Gallup’s 2022 debut headlines the non-inactives for the Cowboys’ Week 4 matchup with the Commanders. | From @CDBurnett7

The Cowboys have waited for the return of wide receiver Michael Gallup to boost the limited unit. Coming off a torn ACL last season, Gallup was close to returning in Week 3 but didn’t feel confident although his body felt ready.

A week later, Gallup is suiting up for Dallas in his 2022 debut against the Commanders. The fifth-year receiver is a big boost to the receiver room, which inches closer to 100% as James Washington is working back from a training camp injury.

Due to Gallup’s return, wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is inactive a week after his NFL debut with one catch. Another boost to the offensive arsenal, tight end Dalton Schultz is back on the field for the Cowboys after a PCL injury kept him off the field in New York.

Starting left guard Connor McGovern is back from a high-ankle sprain, but the strong Dallas debut from Jason Peters presents a decision for the coaches against Washington. Quarterback Dak Prescott spends his third week on the inactive list, while a return is close for the franchise man in Dallas.

On the defensive side, safety Jayron Kearse is inactive for a third straight game with an MCL injury suffered against the Buccaneers. The strong play of Donovan Wilson has kept the key loss from being heavily impactful. Offensive tackle Matt Waletzko, linebacker Devin Harper and cornerback Nahshon Wright round out the Cowboys’ six inactives.

Washington’s five-man inactive list is full of reserve players while defensive end Chase Young is working back from injury. Quarterback Sam Howell, tight end Cole Turner and guard Chris Paul are the three offensive players out for the Commanders. For the Washington defense, defensive tackle Daniel Wise and cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields are inactive.

The Cowboys take on the Commanders in their first early slot of the year, 12 p.m. CT, broadcast on FOX.

Kearse likely out, Tyler the RINO among 11 biggest storylines for Cowboys-Commanders in Week 4

Don’t think just because the NFL stashed this game in an early slot there isn’t a lot to pay attention to in this NFCE showdown. @KDDrummondNFL explains.

The Dallas Cowboys (2-1) will play their first early kickoff of the season Sunday when they host their division rivals from Washington. The Commanders (1-2) have had their difficulties of late, after winning their season opener against the now-seemingly formidable Jacksonville Jaguars. Which version of the team will show up on Sunday?

Dallas would be more than happy to continue their misery, as they look to secure their second-straight division win and third straight overall. With two tough road games coming up on the schedule (@ Rams, @ Eagles), Dallas will need to get this victory to keep pace with the top NFC teams as Dak Prescott works his way back into the lineup. From Cooper Rush’s goals to teammates making fun of Micah Parsons, there’s a lot of intriguing storylines in this game, even if the NFL stashed it in the early window.

Enemy Intel: What’s wrong with Commanders, what Cowboys need to be aware of

We check in with @Washington_Wire and yes, Jack Del Rio is as much of the problem as Commander Wentz. Come get that intel. | From @KDDrummondNFL

The preparation is done. The rosters are stabilized and the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Football Te– err, Commanders are set to square off to renew their storied rivalry. Gone are the days of placing chickens in owner’s hotel bathrooms and holding fight songs (with conveniently erased third verses) hostage until franchises were born. Not gone are the always high stakes.

Every early-season divisional matchup helps set the stage for who chases and who’s being chased and this one is no different as Dallas and Washington try to keep pace with Philadelphia. How will they accomplish that? We went behind enemy lines to check in with Bryan Manning of Washington Wire. Giving him the real about the current state of the Cowboys in return for some dirt on what’s happening Under His Eye with Commander Wentz and the rest of the team. Take a look at our Q&A from this week.

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Statistical Breakdown: How the Cowboys and Commanders stack up in Week 4

Forget the traditional box score, here’s a look at how the Cowboys and Commanders match up in the stats that matter on Sunday. | From @ProfessorO_NFL

The Dallas Cowboys will host the Washington Commanders in a battle of NFC East rivals, as both face division battles for the second week in a row. In Week 3, Washington suffered a loss against the Philadelphia Eagles while Dallas picked up a win against the New York Giants.

The 2-1 Cowboys are expecting several familiar faces to return to the lineup this week. Michael Gallup, Dalton Schultz and Connor McGovern are expected to return for the offense while Jayron Kearse is expected to be back on the defense. Quarterback Dak Prescott will once again be out as he recovers from a thumb injury suffered on Week 1.

Meanwhile the Commanders (1-2) have dropped two straight and will look to bounce back after a tough loss that saw QB Carson Wentz sacked nine times as the offense struggled to move the football.

Each week we open up the Advanced Stat Notebook to analyze how the teams ranks in EPA, DVOA, ANY/A and Toxic Differential. These four key metrics have a high correlation to win probability.