| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DAL | 7 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
 WSH | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
Game Leaders
Josh Johnson
· QB
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
· RB
Dak Prescott
· QB
Malik Davis
· RB
Team Stats
281st Downs17
13Passing 1st downs10
10Rushing 1st downs4
51st downs from penalties3
8-203rd down efficiency1-6
6-64th down efficiency0-0
87Total Plays41
480Total Yards328
5.5Yards per Play8.0
9Total Drives9
269Passing190
19/37Comp/Att15/23
Play-by-Play
0:00
END GAME
0:10
D.Prescott up the middle to WAS 31 for 3 yards (J.Holmes; B.Wagner).
0:54
H.Luepke up the middle to WAS 34 for 1 yard (W.Harris).
0:54
Timeout #3 by DAL at 00:54.
1:38
H.Luepke up the middle to WAS 35 for 4 yards (J.Kinlaw).
1:38
Timeout #3 by WAS at 01:38.
1:42
M.Davis up the middle to WAS 39 for 4 yards (W.Harris).
1:42
Timeout #2 by WAS at 01:42.
1:52
D.Prescott pass short right to G.Pickens to WAS 43 for 21 yards (F.Luvu).
1:53
Timeout #1 by WAS at 01:53.
1:59
M.Davis left guard to DAL 36 for 3 yards (J.Magee; J.Reaves).
1:59
Two-Minute Warning
2:04
M.Davis up the middle to DAL 33 for 6 yards (W.Harris).
2:09
J.Moody kicks 62 yards from WAS 35 to DAL 3. K.Turpin to DAL 27 for 24 yards (C.Moore).
2:09
J.Moody 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Ott, Holder-T.Way.
2:15
(No Huddle) J.Johnson spiked the ball to stop the clock.
2:31
(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Johnson pass short right to J.McNichols to DAL 33 for -1 yards (S.Thomas).
2:35
Official Timeout at 02:35.
2:48
(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Johnson pass short right to B.Sinnott to DAL 32 for 9 yards (S.James; S.Revel). DAL-S.Revel was injured during the play.
3:08
(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Johnson pass short right to J.McNichols to DAL 41 for 7 yards (R.Steward).
3:31
(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Johnson pass short left to T.McLaurin to DAL 48 for 12 yards (S.Revel) [Q.Williams].
3:53
(Shotgun) J.Johnson pass short left to B.Sinnott to WAS 40 for 12 yards (K.Murray; R.Steward).
3:59
B.Aubrey kicks 60 yards from DAL 35 to WAS 5. C.Edmonds to WAS 28 for 23 yards (M.Bell; C.Ballentine).
3:59
Official Timeout at 03:59.
3:59
B.Aubrey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Sieg, Holder-B.Anger.
4:40
(Shotgun) H.Luepke up the middle to WAS 33 for 3 yards (J.Kinlaw).
4:40
Timeout #2 by DAL at 04:40.
4:45
(Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short middle to B.Spann-Ford (J.Magee) [J.Newton].
5:27
M.Davis right tackle to WAS 36 for 3 yards (J.Holmes; F.Luvu).
5:51
M.Davis up the middle to WAS 44 for 4 yards (J.Magee; P.Smith). ** Injury Update: WAS-J.Holmes has returned to the game. PENALTY on WAS-J.Newton, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 44.
6:31
(Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short right to J.Tolbert pushed ob at WAS 48 for 7 yards (M.Sainristil).
7:22
(Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to H.Luepke to DAL 45 for 14 yards (M.Sainristil; W.Harris).
7:27
(Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short left to J.Mingo.
8:12
D.Prescott sacked at DAL 31 for -6 yards (R.Barber).
8:47
D.Prescott right guard to DAL 37 for 3 yards (B.Wagner).
9:16
(Shotgun) H.Luepke up the middle to DAL 34 for 2 yards (D.Jackson; R.Barber). WAS-J.Holmes was injured during the play.
9:54
M.Davis right guard to DAL 32 for 7 yards (R.Barber).
10:33
M.Davis right guard to DAL 25 for 5 yards (W.Harris; R.Barber).
11:16
(Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to L.Schoonmaker to DAL 20 for 10 yards (J.Jones; F.Luvu).
11:32
M.Davis right tackle to DAL 19 for 4 yards (R.Barber).PENALTY on DAL, Illegal Shift, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 15 - No Play.
11:32
Official Timeout at 11:32.
11:38
T.Way punts 35 yards to DAL 15, Center-T.Ott, fair catch by K.Turpin.
11:38
(Shotgun) PENALTY on WAS-B.Coleman, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 45 - No Play.
12:19
J.McNichols left guard to DAL 45 for -2 yards (J.Clowney, K.Murray). ** Injury Update: WAS-B.Coleman has returned to the game.
13:01
J.Croskey-Merritt left tackle to DAL 43 for no gain (S.James; J.Houston).
13:31
J.Croskey-Merritt right guard to DAL 43 for 9 yards (S.Revel; M.Bell). WAS-B.Coleman was injured during the play.
13:36
B.Aubrey 58 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-T.Sieg, Holder-B.Anger.
13:40
(Shotgun) D.Prescott pass incomplete short middle to C.Lamb.
13:40
Timeout #1 by DAL at 13:40.
13:46
D.Prescott pass incomplete deep left to C.Lamb (J.Reaves).
Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards and 2 TDs to lead Cowboys past skidding Commanders 30-23
— The Dallas Cowboys had every excuse for starting the game with a thud. Instead, they roared out in front and made the most of a road trip on Christmas Day.
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