Cowboys vs Commanders Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 2, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys will take on the Washington Commanders in NFL Week 2 action at AT&T Stadium on Monday, starting at 6:25am AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cowboys vs Commanders game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.

Who Will Win?

Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Dallas vs Washington NFL match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cowboys a 65% chance of beating the Commanders in Week 2 of the NFL season.

Cowboys vs Commanders: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at AT&T Stadium are listed below:

• Head to Head: Cowboys $1.48, Commanders $2.75
• Line: Cowboys -4.5 ($1.91), Commanders +4.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 51.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Cowboys at $1.48 and the Commanders at $2.75.

The Cowboys are 4.5-point favourites against the Commanders, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Commanders (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 51.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Commanders (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 51.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.

Cowboys vs Commanders: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Washington at $2.75 with Bet365
• Line: Commanders +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 51.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Stats Insider's Cowboys vs Commanders predictions are based on market-leading modelling and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.

While the Cowboys have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Commanders to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Cowboys vs Commanders: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cowboys vs Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Week 2 is the Cowboys winning 27-23.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Dallas vs Washington game in Week 2, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Cowboys vs Commanders: TD Scorer Tips

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Cowboys vs Commanders? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Dallas' Javonte Williams is the most likely player to score the first TD in Cowboys vs Commanders.

Williams has a 13.6% chance of scoring the first TD at AT&T Stadium, while the Cowboys RB has a 55.7% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Tips

Cowboys First TD Tips

• Javonte Williams: 13.6% probability
• CeeDee Lamb: 8.9% probability
• George Pickens: 7.7% probability
• Jake Ferguson: 5.0% probability
• Ryan Flournoy: 4.0% probability

Commanders First TD Tips

• Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 9.8% probability
• Terry McLaurin: 6.1% probability
• Jayden Daniels: 5.5% probability
• Stefon Diggs: 5.4% probability
• Rachaad White: 5.1% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips

Cowboys Anytime TD Tips

• Javonte Williams: 55.7% probability
• CeeDee Lamb: 41.3% probability
• George Pickens: 36.8% probability
• Jake Ferguson: 25.8% probability
• Ryan Flournoy: 21.1% probability

Commanders Anytime TD Tips

• Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 45.5% probability
• Terry McLaurin: 31.6% probability
• Jayden Daniels: 29.0% probability
• Stefon Diggs: 28.5% probability
• Rachaad White: 27.0% probability

Cowboys-Commanders Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Cowboys' Dak Prescott is projected for 271 passing yards, while the Commanders' Jayden Daniels is expected to throw for 226 yards.

Cowboys Starting QB

• Dak Prescott: 271 projected passing yards

Commanders Starting QB

• Jayden Daniels: 226 projected passing yards

Cowboys Rushing Yards

• Javonte Williams: 82 projected yards
• Emari Demercado: 17 projected yards
• Dak Prescott: 11 projected yards

Commanders Rushing Yards

• Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 54 projected yards
• Jayden Daniels: 44 projected yards
• Rachaad White: 24 projected yards

Cowboys Receiving Yards

• CeeDee Lamb: 80 projected yards
• George Pickens: 68 projected yards
• Ryan Flournoy: 36 projected yards
• Jake Ferguson: 33 projected yards
• Javonte Williams: 18 projected yards

Commanders Receiving Yards

• Terry McLaurin: 59 projected yards
• Stefon Diggs: 55 projected yards
• Antonio Williams: 32 projected yards
• John Bates: 18 projected yards
• Ben Sinnott: 15 projected yards

Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Dallas vs Washington game.

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Cowboys vs Commanders: Week 2 Essential Details

The NFL Week 2 game between the Cowboys and Commanders at AT&T Stadium is scheduled to begin at 6:25am AEST on Monday.

• Teams: Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders
• Date: Monday 21 September 2026
• Time: 6:25am AEST
• Venue: AT&T Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Dallas vs Washington predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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