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Friday, September 18, 2026
Cowboys vs Commanders: 3 causes for concern in Week 2

While it’s only Week 2, Sunday’s contest between the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys is virtually a must-win for both sides. Since the 2015 season, just 14.7% of teams that started 0-2...

CeeDee Lamb 'can't wait' for chance to bounce back in home opener vs. Commanders

A chance to bounce back quickly from the Week 1 loss to the Giants, and at home, has CeeDee Lamb locked in and ready to even the score in the NFC East.

Past/Present: Quinn returns with less familiarity 

While there aren’t as many familiar faces returning to AT&T Stadium this time around, the Commanders still bring a presence back to this matchup, headlined by their head coach Dan Quinn.

Just 8: Cowboys highest-graded players  

Here are the eight highest-graded players from the Cowboys this year, all stemming of course from the Week 1 matchup against the Giants.

Cowboys-Commanders: How to Watch, Listen, Stream in Week 2

In a game both the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders need to win in Week 2, here's everything you need to know to not miss any of the action.

Why Cowboys need to sign free agent Bobby Wagner to fix defensive woes, communication

Dallas rookie Jaishawn Barham is poised to fill in at the middle linebacker role with DeMarvion Overshown sidelined. But Wagner is the veteran presence they need

Cowboys want a better defense, but the Commanders might have got one

Time for a bounce-back game from the Dallas Cowboys. If that is to happen, it will come at the expense of the Washington Commanders. To see if that might happen, we checked in with Andrew Y. over...

Cowboys DC makes surprising Jaishawn Barham decision for Week 2

This is a very unexpected decision for the Cowboys, and it's a risky one.

Best Dallas Cowboys player to wear No. 74 was the first member of the Ring of Honor

Legendary defensive tackle Bob Lilly is the only player in Dallas Cowboys history to wear No. 74.

Advanced stats show Cowboys strengths and weaknesses

Fire the coaches! Cut the players! Churn the roster! Send a message! – It’s hard to avoid hyperbole in the days following a season-opening loss, but we take a dispassionate look at the Giants game...

Cowboys vs. Commanders: 2 offensive, 2 defensive players who will impact game

It’s difficult to judge who were the impact players for the Dallas Cowboys last week in the season opener due to performing poorly in all three phases the game, but hopefully this week will be...

Mailbag: How to contain running QBs?

The Cowboys continue to struggle trying to contain running quarterbacks, and now here comes Washington's Jayden Daniels on Sunday with Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson the next week. How can they break...

Christian Parker is on to Week 2 after a rough debut as defensive coordinator of the Cowboys

Christian Parker has been measured and reserved in his reaction to a rough debut as the defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys. The defense looked just as...

Is Week 2 a “Must-Win” Game for the Dallas Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys suffered an uncharacteristic loss to open the 2026 season — it was the first time a healthy Dak Prescott lost to the New York Giants since December 2016, in his rookie year....

George Pickens can make Dan Quinn regret his confidence in Mike Sainristil

George Pickens will be the true key to victory for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday against the Washington Commanders.

Digging into the numbers to predict Cowboys vs Commanders

Every week, we’ll examine the numbers behind the next opponent on the schedule. We’ll look at historical data points as well as more recent numbers. At the end, we’ll add it all up to see what...

Christian Parker must follow Eagles' blueprint to slow down Terry McLaurin

The Dallas Cowboys now know what they need to do to slow Terry McLaurin down in Sunday's matchup.

Cowboys 26′ Green Dot: Caleb Downs or Jaishawn Barham?

The Cowboys already know Caleb Downs can wear the green dot because they gave him reps during training camp. That keeps going through my head now that DeMarvion Overshown is hurt and rookie...

Cowboys news: Quinnen Williams wants more from himself

Cowboys DT Quinnen Williams places blame following 8-point loss to the Giants – Chris Trant, The Big Lead Quinnen Williams took a long look in the mirror and addressed him performance against New...

Cowboys 2027 free agents stock report before Week 2

Assessing how the Dallas Cowboys' 2027 free agents performed in Week 1 of the 2026 season.

Viral Jaishawn Barham-Christian Parker sideline dustup is a complete nothingburger

The viral sideline dustup between Jaishawn Barham and Christian Parker from the Cowboys' Week 1 loss is anything but a controversy.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/17/26

Here are Thursday’s taxi squad moves: Carolina Panthers Signed: WR EJ Williams Dallas Cowboys Signed: RB Israel Abanikanda Houston Texans Signed: WR Bryce Oliver Released: QB Mark Gronowski Los...

The Cowboys defense needs to lean into Caleb Downs

For a while it seemed like everybody sort of forgot about Caleb Downs. This seemed impossible right after the Dallas Cowboys drafted him. Downs was the story for the team, so much so that wars...

Thursday Night Football live discussion: Lions at Bills

The Bills and Lions tangle on Thursday night. Ed Note: We heard you about the open threads. SB Nation is about creating sporting communities, and we are returning to what you, the community,...

Cowboys' recipe for success in Week 2? Start fast and make a splash to help struggling defense

After defensive struggles severely limited possessions in Week 1, Dallas is prioritizing explosive plays from CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens to maximize every drive against Washington

2026 Week 2 rooting guide for Cowboys fans

While the Cowboys didn’t handle their own business last Sunday night, they weren’t the only projected NFC contender with a bad season opener. In addition to hoping Dallas corrects course in Week...

Dak Prescott on Cowboys home opener: 'We've got to go win'

After falling to 0-1 in Week 1 against the Giants, Dak Prescott and the Cowboys understand the importance of their home opener Sunday against the Commanders with Prescott putting it simply: "We've...

Cowboys injuries: James Houston upgraded to full participant

Still recovering from the fallout of their sluggish loss to the New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys continue their practice preparations for the Washington Commanders. A part of the team’s...

Cowboys linked to Browns star CB amid major defensive question after Week 1

The Cowboys could use some help with their shaky defense after Week 1's struggles.

Falcons named as potential trade suitor for ex-Jets, Cowboys DT now with Titans

This Titans DT would make a lot of sense for the Falcons to trade for.

How the Cowboys can best use CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens

It seems so easy. The Dallas Cowboys employ one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL in Dak Prescott as well as perhaps the best wide receiver duo across the league in CeeDee Lamb and George...

Christian Parker candid about early defensive struggles, Jaishawn Barham exchange

It took all of one week for Christian Parker to discover what comes with coordinating an NFL defense, but he sees the issues as 'fixable', and also addressed the Jaishawn Barham exchange.

History says Cowboys can bounce back against the Commanders

Week 1 didn’t go according to plan for the Dallas Cowboys. A 28-20 defeat to the New York Giants leaves Dallas looking for its first win of the season, but there may not be many opponents Brian...

Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown’s health continues to be a major concern

DeMarvion Overshown is one of the most talented players that the Dallas Cowboys have on either side of the ball. When he’s on the field, he has the ability to move sideline-to-sideline with his...

Trivia Thursday: Where Von Miller's journey began

With the addition of Von Miller, the future Hall of Famer becomes the latest Cowboys player to grow up in the Dallas area. Today's questions involve players who took a similar path.

Science Lab: Use the sour defensive debut as fuel to sweeten the next Cowboys' meal

Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.

Best Dallas Cowboys player to wear No. 73 is the strongest player in NFL history

Legendary offensive lineman Larry Allen takes the title of the best Dallas Cowboys player to wear No. 73.

Plenty of blame to go around after Cowboys loss in Giants game

Well, that wasn’t much fun. After all the offseason and preseason hype, the Dallas Cowboys put a whole lot of same old, same old on the field in falling to the New York Giants. Disappointment is...

The Explosive Play Issue Dallas Will Test Week 2

The Cowboys vs. Commanders matchup Sunday gets a little weird once you look into the play of Washington against Philadelphia this past weekend. The Commanders gave up 318 yards and 24 points and...

Quinnen Williams critical of his own performance vs. Giants: 'I got to do better'

Cowboys DT Quinnen Williams was critical of his own performance in Dallas' Week 1 loss to the Giants, saying he expects to be a "playmaker" and "game changer" every week, but recognized he "wasn't...

Cowboys vs Commanders: 2 players Dallas should use more in Week 2

Not much went right for the Dallas Cowboys in their Week 1 loss to the division rival New York Giants. While the game ended 28-20, the play on the field suggested the contest was never really that...

Mailbag: What happens now at MLB?

I hate that DeMarvion Overshown is hurt yet again. The guy just can’t seem to catch a break. But there were already some concerns at middle linebacker, and now the position seems like it could be...

Keeping an eye on Packers, Steelers, and Texans for Cowboys' 2027 draft picks

The Cowboys own draft picks from the Packers, Steelers, and Texans in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Cowboys DC Parker talks adjustments, week 1 learning lessons ahead of home opener

New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker does not want to hear about the league-worst 2025 defense; he’s focused on cleaning things up from the 28-20 loss the New York Giants in...

Grading Malachi Lawrence after a painful first game with the Cowboys

Malachi Lawrence had a rough debut for the Dallas Cowboys. But was it as bad as it looked on tape?

Cowboys roundtable discussion: What to look for in Commanders game

Every week, we gather to discuss the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have...

Cowboys should give Justin Barron one game before calling Bobby Wagner

The Dallas Cowboys' LB woes could push them to sign Bobby Wagner. But before that, they should give Justin Barron a chance to prove his worth.

Defense panic levels for Super Bowl contenders: Why Texans and Cowboys should not worry yet

It's only Week 2, but I'm here to tell you if you should be worried or not about your team's defense

Dallas Showed Physicality Week 1, Washington Will Test It

A few days after the Cowboys physical loss to the Giants, I feel a little different about the defense against Washington on Sunday. The mistakes were obvious after Dallas gave up 394 yards and...

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