ARLINGTON, Texas – In front of a packed crowd at AT&T Stadium, Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott celebrated a milestone that will be remembered for years. Prescott delivered four touchdown passes, pushing his career total to 249 and eclipsing former Cowboys star Tony Romo‘s long‑standing record of 248.
The Cowboys built a 37‑20 win over the Washington Commanders, a game that featured both high‑scoring offense and a serious injury on the opposing side. Prescott’s second touchdown of the night went to CeeDee Lamb, who finished with 153 receiving yards. Tight end Jake Ferguson caught the other two scores, giving Prescott a balanced attack throughout the contest.
Prescott’s emotional milestone
After the game, a visibly moved Prescott reflected on the achievement. “That made me emotional,” he said, adding that thoughts of his late mother were with him as he pursued the record. He praised his teammates, noting how quickly they rallied around him despite many being together for only a few months.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer echoed the sentiment, calling Prescott “unique” and emphasizing the leadership he brings to the locker room. The veteran quarterback, now in his 11th season, completed 26 of 32 passes for 279 yards and avoided any interceptions, extending his personal home‑winning streak against NFC East rivals to 20 games.
Commanders’ quarterback injury
Washington’s starting quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow late in the first half. The injury occurred when left guard Chris Paul stepped on Daniels’ foot as he backed away from center, causing his non‑throwing elbow to bend unnaturally on a wild pass attempt. Daniels was briefly down, walked to the sideline, then returned to the turf before being carted off.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the dislocation but reported no fracture. Daniels will travel home with the team, and veteran Marcus Mariota stepped in for the remainder of the game. Mariota connected with Stefon Diggs for a second‑half touchdown, narrowing the gap to 30‑20 before the Cowboys answered with another Prescott‑to‑Ferguson strike.
Defensive highlights and injuries
Dallas’ defense, under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, showed improvement after a shaky opening week. Rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham forced a fumble on a Washington screen pass, leading to a turnover that set up Prescott’s second TD to Ferguson.
The Cowboys also dealt with minor injuries. Safety P.J. Locke left the field after a foot injury, and cornerback Cobie Durant exited with a hamstring strain.
Looking ahead
Washington’s next challenge is a trip to defending Super Bowl champion Seattle, while the Cowboys will travel to Rio de Janeiro to face Baltimore next Sunday, marking the first NFL regular‑season game played outside the United States.
Original reporting: Fort Worth, TX Sports (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
