Cowboys hang on behind Dak Prescott as Commanders' rally falls short on Christmas Day

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Dak Prescott’s standout season continued Thursday just miles from the nation’s capital. The Pro Bowl quarterback finished the Christmas Day win over the Washington Commanders with 307 yards passing and two touchdowns.

Prescott’s two touchdown passes pushed his season total to 30, tying Tony Romo’s franchise record of four 30-touchdown seasons.

Dallas blew an 18-point lead but managed to hold on for a 30-23 victory in a game with no playoff implications. Washington cut the deficit to a touchdown three times but failed to complete the comeback, absorbing its 10th loss in 11 games. 

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scrambles with the ball defended by Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton (95) in the second quarter at Northwest Stadium Dec. 25, 2025, in Landover, Md.  (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)

The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East for the third time in four years.

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The Commanders' defense sacked Prescott six times. After a first quarter reception, Deebo Samuel delivered a physical hit to Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson.

Playing without injured quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota, Washington turned to 39-year-old journeyman Josh Johnson, who was making his 10th career start and first since 2021.

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (22) carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., Dec. 25, 2025. (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)

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