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

Q: 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.

Q: 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..

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Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 26–6 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 6–13 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: CeeDee Lamb
Top passer: Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play: (12:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right intended for 85-N.Brown INTERCE…
Game date: 2023-01-08

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 26–6 on 2023-01-08. CeeDee Lamb posted a game-high +4.72 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 12 combined points.

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

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DALDallas Cowboys

WAS 76

WAS 15

DAL 9

+3DAL 11

+3DAL 4

WASWashington Commanders

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 11:14TD
Terry McLaurin
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 16
Score
0-6
(11:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 11:08XP
Joey Slye
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
0-7
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:43TD
Kendall Fuller
Points+6
Yard line
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.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:10TD
CeeDee Lamb
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
6-13
(:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:54TD
Sam Howell
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 9
Score
6-19
(1:54) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:49XP
Joey Slye
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
6-20
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 14:23FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 11
Score
6-23
(14:23) 6-J.Slye 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:22FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
6-26
(5:22) 6-J.Slye 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
2Jahan Dotson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
3Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
4Sam Howell · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
5Jake Ferguson · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +0.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
6Dalton Schultz · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · -0.25 total EPA · 9 snaps · -0.03 EPA/play
7T. Hilton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · -0.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.09 EPA/play
8Armani Rogers · Washington Commanders · Rushing · -0.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.42 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

CeeDee Lamb — DAL · Receiving

CeeDee Lamb posted the highest total EPA (+4.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.

CeeDee Lamb's top snap (+4.35 EPA): (:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.66 EPA): Dak Prescott — (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.

Quarterback report card

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

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 42 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -24.0% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -16.83 total EPA
Sam 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.

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%

Drive & efficiency notes

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

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.44 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.15 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Sam Howell pass) (Q1 11:14)
Washington Commanders — Kendall Fuller (Q2 12:43)
Dallas Cowboys — CeeDee Lamb (Dak Prescott pass) (Q2 0:10)
Washington Commanders — Sam Howell (Q3 1:54)

Field goals

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

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DAL 16 (Q1 11:14) — (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 11:08) — 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 12:43); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:10) — (: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 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 1:49) — 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.

Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:43) — (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 11:50) — (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 13:34) — (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 0:10) — (: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 8:51) — (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 EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q2 12:43) — (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 13:34) — (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 8:51) — (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 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +4.35]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 11:14 · 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 11:08 · 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 12:43 · 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 0:10 · 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 1:54 · DAL 9 · Score 6-19
(1:54) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 1:49 · 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.

Key takeaways

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

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Dak Prescott (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Sam Howell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders on 2023-01-08?

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

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 11:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Fuller (Q2 12:43) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 0:10) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Howell (Q3 1:54) 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?

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

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

CeeDee 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..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 12-4 Now 12-5 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W

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