Commanders vs Cowboys: Where to watch Dallas' game in NFL Week 2 and game time against Washington
Cowboys and Commanders face off in Week 2 seeking their first victory at AT&T Stadium
The oldest rivalry in the NFC East is reignited in NFL Week 2, and it comes with an unusual twist: both the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders start 0-1, and both need to respond before the start of the season becomes even more complicated.
This Sunday, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, two offenses capable of scoring in bunches will clash with divisional pride on the line.
Neither of the two delivered in Week 1. Dallas fell on the road to the New York Giants 20-28, a stumble in which Dak Prescott's offense got bogged down despite piling up volume: the quarterback completed 22 of 34 passes for 175 yards, with 2 touchdowns but also 1 interception and just 5.1 yards per attempt.
The Giants dominated the ball with 36:40 of possession compared to Dallas's 23:20, and rushed for 165 yards to the visitors' 69: a physical imbalance that the Cowboys urgently need to correct.
Washington, meanwhile, opened with a 22-24 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the conference champions last season. Jayden Daniels went 18 of 34 for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns without interceptions, and added 31 rushing yards on 5 carries. It was a hard-fought game until the end that the Commanders were close to stealing.
Recent history between the Commanders vs Cowboys
These two teams know each other by heart, and the most recent matchups confirm it. In the 2025-2026 season they faced each other three times, Dallas won two of the last three, although the margins tell a story of trading blows; the results were:
Commanders 23 - 19 Cowboys
Cowboys 44 - 22 Commanders
Cowboys 30 -23 Commanders
Kickoff time and where to watch the Commanders vs Cowboys game
The matchup between Dallas and Washington is scheduled for this Sunday, with kickoff set for 4:25 p.m. Eastern Time (3:25 p.m. Central Time and 1:25 p.m. Pacific Time.
Regarding the game broadcast, it will be on FOX with the option to watch it via streaming on FOX One. Internationally, the Commanders vs. Cowboys matchup can be followed with NFL Game Pass International, through DAZN.
Commanders vs Cowboys: Players to watch
On the Dallas side, CeeDee Lamb remains the engine of the offense: he caught 5 receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, leading the team with 8 targets.
The addition of George Pickens (3 catches, 28 yards) gives Prescott another vertical threat, while Javonte Williams shined as a dual weapon with a rushing and receiving touchdown.
On defense, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown led the hunt with 7 solo tackles, and kicker Brandon Aubrey is always a source of guaranteed points.
For Washington, the receiving duo looks promising: Stefon Diggs was targeted the most with 9 targets, 4 receptions, 55 yards, and a touchdown, while Antonio Williams contributed 64 yards and another score with an efficient 16 yards per reception.
Rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, showing signs that Washington wants a reliable ground game around Daniels. Also keep an eye on Frankie Luvu, who contributed a sack and constant pressure from the linebacker position.
What's at stake in the NFC East division
The NFC East arrived at this week tightly contested. The Giants and the Eagles opened 1-0 and share the top spot, while the Commanders and Cowboys carry the 0-1 label. Losing this head-to-head matchup would mean not only falling to 0-2, but doing so within the division, with the tiebreaker disadvantage in the mix.
It is, in practical terms, a four-point game: the winner moves to 1-1 and jumps right into the conversation; the loser is left on the ropes very early in a division that shows no mercy.
How is the betting market and what is the prediction for Commanders vs Cowboys?
Sportsbooks see Dallas as a clear home favorite: the Cowboys are priced at 1.52 (an implied probability of 64.8%) on the moneyline, compared to Washington’s 2.86 (35.2%). The point spread has Dallas at -3.5 at 1.90, and the total points line is around 50.5-51.5, reflecting that the market expects a high-scoring afternoon between two offenses that know how to move the chains.
Home-field advantage and Prescott's efficiency with two elite receivers tip the balance toward the Cowboys, but Washington has the most dangerous weapon for stealing a game: Jayden Daniels' mobility and a receiving corps led by Diggs. If Dallas doesn't fix its run defense —where it struggled in Week 1—, Croskey-Merritt and Daniels could have them scrambling all afternoon.
Prediction: Dallas prevails in a close, high-scoring game, something like 30-27, powered by Aubrey’s leg and a Prescott-Lamb connection that shows up in the key moments. But don’t expect Washington to give up: this rivalry has all the makings of being decided in the final minutes.
