The Dallas Cowboys look to end their season on a high note by defeating the Washington Commanders for the second time this year. To achieve this, the Cowboys will need to prioritize consistent pressure on Commanders' rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, capitalize on turnovers, and continue to rely on the strong running performance of Rico Dowdle.
, while the Commanders are riding high after securing their first playoff berth since 2020 with a 30-24 win over theThe two teams clashed in a classic NFC East battle back in Week 12, with both teams combining for 41 points in the final quarter. The Cowboys emerged victorious with a 34-26 win.For the Commanders, a victory secures the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs, while a loss could drop them to the seventh spot.
Linebacker Micah Parsons and the rest of the defense did just that back in Week 12 sacking the number two pick from last April's draft four times while forcing three turnovers.Since Week 10, the Cowboys' defense has sacked opposing quarterbacks 28 times, including five games with four or more sacks. Dowdle carried the rock 23 times for 104 yards, surpassing 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career. This historic achievement made him the first undrafted free agent running back in Cowboys franchise history to reach this milestone.
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