Commanders vs Cowboys — Week 2 NFL Player Props & Matchup

Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys · Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Sun 4:25 PM ET · Week 2 · 2026 season · Final

Player props, odds and matchup context for Commanders at Cowboys in Week 2: injury designations, 2026 offensive pace, the defense-vs-position matchup, key players — build a Commanders vs Cowboys same-game parlay on ParlayBuilder.

Injury Designations (through Oct 23)

Commanders

  • Terry McLaurin WR · Out
  • Jacory Croskey-Merritt RB · IR
  • Javontae Jean-Baptiste LB · IR
  • Jaylin Lane WR · IR
  • Jer'Zhan Newton DT · IR
  • Laremy Tunsil OT · IR
  • Leo Chenal LB · IR
  • Marcus Mariota QB · Doubtful
  • Charles Omenihu DE · Questionable
  • Javon Kinlaw DT · Questionable

Cowboys

  • DJ Rogers TE · IR
  • Jalen Thompson S · IR
  • Jonathan Bullard DT · IR
  • Kelvin Gilliam Jr. DT · IR
  • Malik Davis RB · IR
  • Matt Hennessy C · IR
  • Princeton Fant TE · IR
  • Cobie Durant CB · Questionable
  • Drew Shelton OT · Questionable
  • George Pickens WR · Questionable
  • KaVontae Turpin WR · Questionable
  • Tyler Guyton OT · Questionable

Offensive Profile (2026 season, through Week 7)

Per gameCommandersCowboys
Plays per game61.2 (11)60.8 (11)
Pass rate55% (17)67.4% (1)
Yards per game339.3347
Yards per play5.55.7
Pass attempts33.7 (15)41 (2)
Rush attempts27.5 (14)19.8 (32)
Targets per game31 (17)39.3 (2)
Offensive TDs2.3 (19)3 (8)

Ranks in parentheses are of 32 teams.

Defensive Matchup (2026 season, opponent-adjusted)

Rank 1 = toughest of 32 against that position and market, through Week 7.

Commanders defense

  • vs quarterbacks: 27th in passing yards allowed (one of the more generous), 28th in passing touchdowns allowed (one of the more generous), 27th in interceptions forced (one of the more generous), 26th in rushing yards allowed (one of the more generous), 26th in touchdowns allowed (one of the more generous)
  • vs running backs: 19th in rushing yards allowed, 31st in receptions allowed (one of the more generous), 26th in receiving yards allowed (one of the more generous), 10th in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)
  • vs wide receivers: 16th in receiving yards allowed, 19th in receptions allowed, 23rd in touchdowns allowed (one of the more generous)
  • vs tight ends: 30th in receiving yards allowed (one of the more generous), 28th in receptions allowed (one of the more generous), 31st in touchdowns allowed (one of the more generous)

Cowboys defense

  • vs quarterbacks: 14th in passing yards allowed, 25th in passing touchdowns allowed (one of the more generous), 30th in interceptions forced (one of the more generous), 30th in rushing yards allowed (one of the more generous), 15th in touchdowns allowed
  • vs running backs: 31st in rushing yards allowed (one of the more generous), 17th in receptions allowed, 20th in receiving yards allowed, 26th in touchdowns allowed (one of the more generous)
  • vs wide receivers: 22nd in receiving yards allowed (one of the more generous), 15th in receptions allowed, 27th in touchdowns allowed (one of the more generous)
  • vs tight ends: 6th in receiving yards allowed (one of the tougher), 8th in receptions allowed (one of the tougher), 18th in touchdowns allowed

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