NFL Prop Bets: Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders - Week 2
The Washington Commanders (0-1) face the Dallas Cowboys (0-1) at AT&T Stadium for Week 2. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Cowboys are favored to win at -225, currently marked as 3.5-point favorites, while the Commanders are at +185.
The total points line is set at 50.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 27-24 Dallas.
- The Commanders (-108) have an 8-10-0 ATS record since the beginning of last season, while the Cowboys (-112) hold a record of 7-11-0 across the same span.
- The Commanders have an 11-6-1 O/U record since the beginning of last season (meaning 11 games have gone over the total points line, six have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Cowboys have a 12-4-2 O/U record.
Points on the board
- The Commanders have scored 21.0 points per game since the beginning of last season (24th in the league). Comparatively, the Cowboys are performing better over the same span, averaging 27.3 (8th).
- Defensively, the Commanders have conceded 26.4 points per game since the beginning of last season (27th in the league), while the Cowboys have given up an average of 29.9 points over that span (32nd).
Moving the chains
- With an average of just 317.4, the Commanders rank 23rd in the league for total yards per game since the beginning of last season. Comparatively, the Cowboys rank 2nd with 383.7 yards per game over the same span.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Commanders have given up 380.6 per game since the beginning of last season (32nd in the league), while the Cowboys have allowed an average of 377.9 (31st).
Ascendency in the air
- The Commanders have recorded 182.9 passing yards per game since the beginning of last season (25th in the league). Comparatively, the Cowboys' defense has given up 250.3 passing yards per game (31st) across the same period.
- Meanwhile, the Cowboys have recorded 261.2 passing yards per game since the beginning of last season (2nd in the league), while the Commanders' defense are conceding a mammoth 239.1 passing yards per game (29th) across the same period.
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Commanders have recorded an impressive 134.6 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (4th in the league). This could be an area they look to exploit against the Cowboys, who rank 24th for opponent rushing yards across the same period, conceding 127.7 per game.
- On the other hand, the Cowboys have recorded 122.5 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (11th in the league) and in spite of that middling ranking, they should attempt to find an advantage in this part of the game given the Commanders are conceding 141.5 rushing yards per game (31st).
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Commanders have recorded 10 total takeaways since the beginning of last season (31st in the league), while the Cowboys have recorded 13 (30th).
- On offense, the Commanders have recorded 23 total giveaways since the beginning of last season (T19th in the league), while the Cowboys have recorded 22 (18th).
First to Score
- The Commanders have scored first in five of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
- The Cowboys have scored first in six of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
- The Commanders have recorded the first touchdown in five of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
- The Cowboys have recorded the first touchdown in nine of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Touchdown | 2 / 18 | |
| Washington Field Goal | 3 / 18 | |
| Washington Safety | 0 / 18 | |
| Dallas Touchdown | 5 / 18 | |
| Dallas Field Goal | 1 / 18 | |
| Dallas Safety | 0 / 18 |
Which team will get a quick start?
- The Commanders have been the first to score 10 points in six of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
- The Cowboys have been the first to score 10 points in nine of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Cowboys are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -155, while the Commanders are +130.
- The Commanders have a 4-11-3 first quarter W/L/T record since the beginning of last season, while the Cowboys hold a record of 3-10-5 across the same span.
Last Time They Met
The Cowboys recorded a 30-23 victory over the Commanders at Northwest Stadium when these teams last met in Week 17, 2025. The Cowboys have now won three straight at Northwest Stadium against the Commanders.
