The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 37–20, giving the team an important response after their poor opening-week performance. Owner Jerry Jones celebrated the victory with a warning that “nothing [is] more dangerous than an old man with money”, suggesting renewed determination to strengthen the team and revive its fortunes.

Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes and became Dallas’s franchise leader in touchdown passes, overtaking Tony Romo with 249 in 11 seasons. Jones said an 0–2 start would have been difficult to face publicly and praised the players and coaching staff, while the Cowboys now prepare to play the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil in Week 3.