Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

C. Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.72 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.35 EPA): (:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Cowboys 6–26 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2022

Game story

The Washington Commanders defeated the Dallas Cowboys 26–6 in Week 18 of the 2022 NFL season on 2023-01-08, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-10.6% win probability) came in the second quarter when Dallas Cowboys swung the momentum.

In Week 18 of the 2022 NFL season on 2023-01-08, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 26–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 12 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with -16.83 total EPA, and -24.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-10.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (12:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at DAL 29. 29-K.Fuller for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	0	6	0	0	0	6
Washington Commanders	7	6	7	6	0	26

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 C. Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
2 J. Dotson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
3 T. McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
4 S. Howell · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
5 J. Ferguson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
6 D. Schultz · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · -0.25 total EPA · 9 snaps · -0.03 EPA/play
7 T. Hilton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · -0.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.09 EPA/play
8 A. Rogers · Washington Commanders · Rushing · -0.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.42 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

C. Lamb — DAL · Receiving

C. Lamb posted the highest total EPA (+4.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Dallas Cowboys's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.66 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (12:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at DAL 29. 29-K.Fuller for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — T. McLaurin (S. Howell pass) (Q1 56:14)
Washington Commanders — K. Fuller (Q2 42:43)
Dallas Cowboys — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 30:10)
Washington Commanders — S. Howell (Q3 16:54)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — J. Slye (Q4 14:23)
Washington Commanders — J. Slye (Q4 5:22)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 16 (Q1 56:14) — (11:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 56:08) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 76 (Q2 42:43); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 9 (Q3 16:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 16:49) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 11 (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) 6-J.Slye 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) 6-J.Slye 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Dallas Cowboys (Q2 42:43) — (12:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at DAL 29. 29-K.Fuller for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -10.6% · EPA -6.66]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 56:50) — (11:50) (Punt formation) 5-B.Anger FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 19, and recovers at DAL 19. 5-B.Anger to DAL 20 for 1 yard (46-M.Eifler). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.93]
Washington Commanders (Q2 43:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left intended for 89-C.Sims INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Hooker at DAL -8. Touchback. [WPA -9.7% · EPA -5.96]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 30:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +4.35]
Washington Commanders (Q1 53:51) — (8:51) 5-T.Way punts 41 yards to DAL 15, Center-54-C.Cheeseman. 9-K.Turpin MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-34-C.Holmes at DAL 15. 34-C.Holmes to DAL 15 for no gain (9-K.Turpin). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +5.20]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Dallas Cowboys (Q2 42:43) — (12:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at DAL 29. 29-K.Fuller for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -10.6% · EPA -6.66]
Washington Commanders (Q2 43:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left intended for 89-C.Sims INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Hooker at DAL -8. Touchback. [WPA -9.7% · EPA -5.96]
Washington Commanders (Q1 53:51) — (8:51) 5-T.Way punts 41 yards to DAL 15, Center-54-C.Cheeseman. 9-K.Turpin MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-34-C.Holmes at DAL 15. 34-C.Holmes to DAL 15 for no gain (9-K.Turpin). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +5.20]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 30:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +4.35]

Quarterback report card

D.Prescott led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 42 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -24.0% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -16.83 total EPA
S.Howell (Washington Commanders) · 28 dropbacks · 39.3% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.436	-0.153
Offensive success rate	28.2%	35.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.422	-0.045
Rush EPA/play	-0.628	-0.228
Defensive EPA/play	+0.153	+0.436
Defensive success rate	64.7%	71.8%

By the numbers

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.44), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Dallas Cowboys: 15 drives, -37.03 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 16 drives, -13.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

Washington Commanders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
C. Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
D. Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
S. Howell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 56:14 · DAL 16 · Score 0-6
(11:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 56:08 · DAL 15 · Score 0-7
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 42:43 · WAS 76 · Score 0-13
(12:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at DAL 29. 29-K.Fuller for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 30:10 · WAS 15 · Score 6-13
(:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 16:54 · DAL 9 · Score 6-19
(1:54) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 16:49 · DAL 15 · Score 6-20
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 14:23 · DAL 11 · Score 6-23
(14:23) 6-J.Slye 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 5:22 · DAL 4 · Score 6-26
(5:22) 6-J.Slye 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

The Washington Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 26-6 in Week 18, 2022 on 2023-01-08.

What was the final score of Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

The final score was Dallas Cowboys 6, Washington Commanders 26 (DAL 6-26 WAS) in Week 18, 2022 on 2023-01-08.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 6, Washington Commanders 6; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Washington Commanders 6; Final: Dallas Cowboys 6, Washington Commanders 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (S. Howell pass) (Q1 56:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Fuller (Q2 42:43) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 30:10) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Howell (Q3 16:54) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q4 14:23, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q4 5:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 33.3% completion, -24.0% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -16.83 total passing EPA. S. Howell (Washington Commanders), 39.3% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.26 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders?

C. Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) led the game in total EPA with +4.72 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.66 EPA): (12:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at DAL 29. 29-K.Fuller for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.6%.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 12-4 Now 12-5 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W

Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders: 2022 Week 18 Recap

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