{"id":1017,"date":"2023-01-08T11:54:33","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T16:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=1017"},"modified":"2023-07-31T14:53:37","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T19:53:37","slug":"game-notes-dallas-cowboys-at-washington-commanders-8-jan-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/game-notes-dallas-cowboys-at-washington-commanders-8-jan-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Notes: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders (8-Jan-23)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a week 18 NFL collision, the 12-4 Dallas Cowboys<\/a> visit the 7-8-1 Washington Commanders<\/a> on Sunday, January 8. The kickoff is slated for 4:25PM ET at FedExField. Their latest clash had the Cowboys topping the Commanders 25-10<\/a> on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Between the two, in their last 10 head-to-head meetings, the Cowboys have the edge 7-3.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys are 8-2 over their last 10 games. <\/p>\n

The Cowboys have won their last 2 games, they have also won 11 of their last 15 games on the road. <\/p>\n

The Commanders have lost their last 3 games, and they have also lost their last 2 games at home. <\/p>\n

In the most recent odds, the Cowboys are 7.0 point favorites. The over\/under currently sits at 40.5. <\/p>\n

The Cowboys are anchored by Dak Prescott<\/a> who has thrown for 2,732 yards, 22 td passes with 14 interceptions this year. Tony Pollard<\/a> has barreled for 988 yards with 9 TDs. CeeDee Lamb<\/a> has 102 receptions for 1,307 yards and 8 TDs.<\/p>\n

The Commanders are anchored by Taylor Heinicke<\/a> who has thrown for 1,859 yards, 12 td passes with 6 picks this year. Terry McLaurin<\/a> has 74 receptions for 1,117 yards and 4 TDs.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys are in 2nd in the NFC East. The Commanders sit in last place in the NFC East.<\/p>\n

Dak Prescott is 9-1 as a starter against the Commanders. <\/p>\n

The Cowboys are ranked among the leaders offensively in the league. The Commanders rank among the the bottom in team offense in the NFL. The Cowboys are listed among the leaders in team defense currently in the NFL. <\/p>\n

The Cowboys come in off a win over the Tennessee Titans 27-13 while the Commanders enter the contest following a defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Browns 24-10. <\/p>\n

The Cowboys have a bye next week, and the Commanders have a bye next week. <\/span><\/p>\n

Game Details<\/h3>\n

• Matchup: Dallas Cowboys (DAL) at Washington Commanders (WAS)
• Date: January 8, 2023
• Time: 4:25PM ET
• Stadium: FedExField
• TV: FOX
• FedExField Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 41F; 61% humidity; wind: S 5 mph<\/p>\n

TEAM STATS COMPARISON<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\n2022<\/th>\n<\/th>\nLAST 10<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/th>\nDAL<\/th>\nWAS<\/th>\n<\/th>\nDAL<\/th>\nWAS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Record<\/td>\n12-4<\/td>\n7-8-1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n8-2<\/td>\n5-4-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home Record<\/td>\n8-1<\/td>\n3-5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n6-0<\/td>\n2-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Away Record<\/td>\n4-3<\/td>\n4-3-1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n2-2<\/td>\n3-1-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Points Scored\/Game<\/td>\n28.8<\/td>\n18.4<\/td>\n<\/td>\n35.1<\/td>\n19.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Points Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n19.8<\/td>\n21.1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n21.8<\/td>\n20.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Point Differential<\/td>\n+145<\/td>\n-42<\/td>\n<\/td>\n+133<\/td>\n-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards\/Game<\/td>\n365.8<\/td>\n331.6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n404.7<\/td>\n338.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n331.5<\/td>\n332.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n347.9<\/td>\n319.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Yards\/Game<\/td>\n226.1<\/td>\n207.1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n252.6<\/td>\n196.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n203.6<\/td>\n195.9<\/td>\n<\/td>\n215.6<\/td>\n180.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rushing Yards\/Game<\/td>\n139.6<\/td>\n124.5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n152.1<\/td>\n141.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rushing Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n127.9<\/td>\n116.4<\/td>\n<\/td>\n132.3<\/td>\n107.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Downs\/Game<\/td>\n21.1<\/td>\n20.2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n23.7<\/td>\n20.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Downs Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n19.4<\/td>\n17.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n19.9<\/td>\n16.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd Down Conv %<\/td>\n47.4<\/td>\n36.1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n56.3<\/td>\n36.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opp 3rd Down Conv %<\/td>\n38.7<\/td>\n32.8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n41.1<\/td>\n33.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turnover Margin<\/td>\n+11<\/td>\n-6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n+9<\/td>\n-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Games<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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Dallas Cowboys 2022 Leaders<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
PASSING<\/strong><\/td>\nC-A<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nSK<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dak Prescott<\/td>\n247-357<\/td>\n2,732<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RUSHING<\/strong><\/td>\nATT<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nTony Pollard<\/td>\n186<\/td>\n988<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n57<\/td>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RECEIVING<\/strong><\/td>\nREC<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nCeeDee Lamb<\/td>\n102<\/td>\n1,307<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Washington Commanders 2022 Leaders<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
PASSING<\/strong><\/td>\nC-A<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nSK<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Taylor Heinicke<\/td>\n161-259<\/td>\n1,859<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RUSHING<\/strong><\/td>\nATT<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nBrian Robinson Jr.<\/td>\n205<\/td>\n797<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RECEIVING<\/strong><\/td>\nREC<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nTerry McLaurin<\/td>\n74<\/td>\n1,117<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Last 10 Meetings<\/h3>\n