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Dak Prescott throws four TDs as Cowboys beat Commanders 37-20

Published 21 September 2026

Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes to break Tony Romo's franchise record as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders 37-20 on Sunday. The victory was overshadowed by a serious injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, who suffered a dislocated left elbow on the final play of the first half. Prescott's record-breaking 249th career touchdown pass was a 24-yard strike to CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter. The 33-year-old quarterback completed 26 of 32 passes for 279 yards without an interception, leading the Cowboys to their first win of the season. Lamb was his primary target, catching eight passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns, including the score that secured the record. Tight end Jake Ferguson added two touchdown receptions. The game turned dramatically with three seconds remaining in the first half. The Commanders, trailing 17-10, had a first down at the Dallas 1-yard line. As Daniels took the snap from under center, left guard Chris Paul accidentally stepped on his foot. Daniels braced himself with his non-throwing arm, which appeared to bend awkwardly as he threw an incomplete pass. He was carted off the field.

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