The Cowboys won the coin toss and elected to receive. After KaVontae Turpin’s 30-yard kickoff return, the Cowboys needed only five plays to march 66 yards for a touchdown.
On first down, Dak Prescott threw an incomplete pass when the Commanders anticipated the screen. He then completed 2 of 3 passes for 18 yards, including a crucial 13-yard throw to CeeDee Lamb on third-and-1.
A pivotal moment came with a 37-yard penalty on Marshon Lattimore for interfering with George Pickens in the end zone. This penalty placed the ball at the Washington 1-yard line, and Javonte Williams ran it in for the touchdown on the very next play.
On the defensive side, Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong, who had not practiced all week, re-injured his knee on the opening drive and is now questionable to return.
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