The Washington Commanders, under head coach Dan Quinn, suffered a frustrating 34-26 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium, extending their losing streak to three games. Once the NFL’s darlings with a 7-2 start, the Commanders now find themselves reeling as reality sets in with a tough stretch of games.
Despite outgaining the Cowboys with 411 total yards, Washington couldn’t capitalize on key opportunities, especially with critical mistakes and struggles on special teams. The Cowboys, who were ravaged by injuries and entered the game with a sense of desperation, showed resilience and took advantage of Washington’s miscues.
The Commanders were the clear favorites heading into the matchup, but Dallas proved too much for them to handle. Despite a strong late push, Washington’s 4-of-12 performance on third downs and three turnovers ultimately sealed their fate. The game was put out of reach when Juanyeh Thomas returned a failed onside kick attempt 49 yards for a touchdown in the final seconds.
For Quinn, the loss to his former team was a tough pill to swallow. After a promising start to the season, the Commanders are now facing a challenging road ahead. Meanwhile, the Cowboys, though injured, will take the victory as a crucial boost to their playoff hopes.
