Dallas, Texas - Cooper Rush has started every game the Cowboys have won in a row. However, the Cowboys' defense is also keeping them afloat during this period without Dak Prescott.

The Cowboys defeated the Commanders for the first time, winning 25-10 because of their outstanding defense.

 

Following the game, the Cowboys' staff writers provided the following short analysis:

 



Nicholas Eatman, I can say that this game went about how I had anticipated. Thought it would be difficult early on, but this defense's "bend, but don't break" strategy isn't even bending that much. Along with Micah Parsons, the other pass-rushers are also making their way home. Trevon Diggs performed a fantastic game, as he frequently does when facing Washington, in my opinion. however, this resistance generally is ugly-looking. The offense is contributing, and the special teams mostly delivered, especially with Brett Maher's successful field goals. It took four complete quarters for the Cowboys to prove they were superior over the Commanders.

Patrik Walker:

It was a game that the Cowboys could have won, and even though they occasionally made things difficult for themselves, they were able to do what they needed to and force Carson Wentz into a poor performance that was tainted by a touchdown and a lot of late-game yardage with the game already decided. With the victory, the Cowboys improved to 3-1 on the year. Trevon Diggs recorded two crucial pass breakups and his second interception in as many games while the defensive front was able to live in Wentz's face without having to pay rent. And although Diggs was stifling yet another elite receiver, Terry McLaurin, his offensive teammates were ecstatic to welcome back Michael Gallup, who made himself known in the game right away. process. With the help of strong performances from CeeDee Lamb and Noah Brown, Cooper Rush became the first quarterback in Cowboys history to win his first four starts after Gallup's score swung the momentum and gave Dallas a lead they would never surrender. In the end, there was no lack of contributions from both key players and supporting cast members, and Brett Maher made sure that special teams had a say in the result as well - in a game that saw Dallas overcome their vengeful rival in all three phases.

Rob Phillips:

The Cowboys' past two victories relied heavily on their run game. You may claim that wasn't the case against Washington on Sunday because they only gained 62 yards on the ground and averaged 2.1 yards per carrying, but that ignores the bigger picture. With 29 attempts, offensive coordinator Kellen Moore persisted with it, and the danger of the run allowed for plays further down the field, like Noah Brown's 45-yard grab in the third quarter that resulted in a field goal. "The run game is the foundation of everything," quarterback Cooper Rush said. When Dak Prescott recovers from his thumb injury, the offense needs and wants that to continue.