The Washington Commanders shut down the Dallas Cowboys, 26-6, in the season finale Sunday and finished the 2022 season with an 8-8-1 record.
It was a good day for Washington fans, as the Commanders jumped out to a 13-0 lead and never looked back. In what was perhaps Daniel Snyder’s last game as owner of Washington, Dallas fans were leaving FedEx Field with several minutes remaining in the game.
Rookie quarterback Sam Howell made his first career start, completing 11 of 19 passes for 169 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Howell also rushed for 35 yards and a score.
Washington’s defense, down multiple starters, held the high-powered Cowboys offense to only 182 total yards as quarterback Dak Prescott completed just 14 of 37 passes for 128 yards.
We’ve compiled some of the best images from Washington’s season-ending blowout win over Dallas.
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Commanders…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Commanders guard Chris Paul (75) after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs with the…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs with the ball for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Damone Clark (33) chases during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs with the…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs with the ball for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Damone Clark (33) chases during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs with the…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs with the ball for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Damone Clark (33) chases during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs with the…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs with the ball for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Damone Clark (33) chases during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders linebacker Milo Eifler (46) celebrates with Commanders linebacker Nate Gerry (50) after tackling Dallas…
Washington Commanders linebacker Milo Eifler (46) celebrates with Commanders linebacker Nate Gerry (50) after tackling Dallas Cowboys punter Bryan Anger (not pictured) on a muffed punt during the first quarterat FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Commanders…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Commanders guard Chris Paul (75) and Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys v Washington Commanders
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – JANUARY 08: Kendall Fuller #29 of the Washington Commanders intercepts the ball and…
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – JANUARY 08: Kendall Fuller #29 of the Washington Commanders intercepts the ball and runs to score a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on January 08, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat jogs on the field…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat jogs on the field to warm up while wearing a t-shirt supporting stricken Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin (not pictured) prior to the Commanders’ game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Commanders…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Commanders guard Chris Paul (75) and Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Commanders…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Commanders guard Chris Paul (75) after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys v Washington Commanders
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – JANUARY 08: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys hands off the ball…
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – JANUARY 08: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys hands off the ball to Tony Pollard #20 of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 08, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
Dallas Cowboys v Washington Commanders
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – JANUARY 08: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Washington Commanders talks with Chase…
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – JANUARY 08: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Washington Commanders talks with Chase Young #99 of the Washington Commanders during the first half of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on January 08, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
Dallas Cowboys v Washington Commanders
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – JANUARY 08: Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders hands the ball off…
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – JANUARY 08: Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders hands the ball off to Jonathan Williams #41 of the Washington Commanders during the second quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on January 08, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) runs with the ball…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) runs with the ball for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) and Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) defend during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) runs with the ball…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) runs with the ball for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) and Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) defend during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) celebrates with teammates after…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) runs with the ball…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) runs with the ball for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) and Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) defend during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Jonathan Williams (41) carries the ball…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Jonathan Williams (41) carries the ball as Dallas Cowboys safety Tyler Coyle (31) attempts the tackle during the third quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates with Cowboys wide…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates with Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) after connecting on a touchdown pass against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) returns an interception for…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) returns an interception for a touchdown on a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown (85) during the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) celebrates with teammates after…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass in the end zone against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) celebrates with teammates after…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) celebrates with teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Washington…
Jan 8, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates with Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) after connecting on a long pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports