Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders
All-time regular-season series · through 2026
Fierce rivalry · 85 intensity58% competitive
55 games played
Dallas Cowboys leads by 23
Win %
71%
29%
Home / Away Split
Dallas Cowboys
Home 21-18Away 18-21
Wins at home: 54%
Washington Commanders
Home 9-7Away 7-9
Wins at home: 56%
Recent Meetings
| Season | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wk 2 | DAL host | DAL 37–20 WAS |
| 2025 Wk 17 | @ WAS | DAL 30–23 WAS |
| 2025 Wk 7 | DAL host | DAL 44–22 WAS |
| 2024 Wk 18 | DAL host | DAL 19–23 WAS |
| 2024 Wk 12 | @ WAS | DAL 34–26 WAS |
Dynasty Context
Dallas Cowboys
- 1991–1996 · 6 seasons · 3🏆 · 73% win
- 1975–1983 · 9 seasons · 1🏆 · 75% win
- 1966–1973 · 8 seasons · 1🏆 · 74% win
- 2021–2023 · 3 seasons · 0🏆 · 71% win
Washington Commanders
- 1982–1987 · 6 seasons · 2🏆 · 76% win
- 1942–1945 · 4 seasons · 1🏆 · 73% win
- 1989–1991 · 3 seasons · 1🏆 · 71% win
- 1971–1974 · 4 seasons · 0🏆 · 71% win
Simultaneous Dynasty Overlap
1991–1991 (1 seasons): both franchises were in dynasty form. This is an elite-vs-elite period — games in this window carry extra historical weight.
1982–1983 (2 seasons): both franchises were in dynasty form. This is an elite-vs-elite period — games in this window carry extra historical weight.
1971–1973 (3 seasons): both franchises were in dynasty form. This is an elite-vs-elite period — games in this window carry extra historical weight.
Era Breakdown
Each franchise's overall win% per decade — who was stronger in each era.
| Decade | Dallas Cowboys | vs | Washington Commanders | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 73% | — | 64% | DAL +9pp |
| 1980s | 52% | — | 64% | WAS +12pp |
| 1990s | 63% | — | 50% | DAL +13pp |
| 2000s | 51% | — | 44% | DAL +8pp |
| 2010s | 54% | — | 39% | DAL +15pp |
| 2020s | 56% | — | 43% | DAL +13pp |