Week 7 features one of the NFL's most storied rivalries as the Washington Commanders (3-3) visit the Dallas Cowboys (2-3-1) at AT&T Stadium on Sunday.
Both sides are eager to bounce back after narrow defeats and reignite their play-off ambitions in a tightly contested NFC East.
For Washington, this game comes with added pressure. A 25-24 heartbreak against the Chicago Bears last week left the Commanders frustrated after surrendering a late lead on a field goal.
Dallas endured a similar gut punch in Week 6, losing 30-27 to the Carolina Panthers on a last-second kick. Despite a strong outing from Dak Prescott and a productive day from the offense, defensive lapses proved costly - a recurring theme for a Cowboys unit conceding more than 30 points per game.
With both teams sitting at a crossroads, Sunday's showdown feels like a statement game. Washington wants to prove it can compete with the NFC's elite under pressure, while Dallas is determined to turn potential into results before the season slips away.
The Cowboys are still battling injuries across several key positions. Star wideout CeeDee Lamb (ankle) is trending toward a return, while KaVontae Turpin (foot), Ajani Cornelius (knee), and Jack Sanborn (concussion protocol) remain questionable. Defensive end Marshawn Kneeland is nursing an ankle issue, and Jonathan Mingo remains on injured reserve.
The Commanders' offense has been quietly efficient, averaging 26.3 points per game, but injuries are starting to pile up. Terry McLaurin (hamstring) has now missed three straight games, and there's no guarantee he'll return this weekend. Defensive lineman Eddie Goldman (illness) and pass rusher Dorance Armstrong (hamstring) are questionable, while wideout Noah Brown (groin) is also a doubt.