Dak Prescott Sets Dallas Cowboys Passing Touchdown Record in Victory Over Commanders
Dak Prescott set a new Dallas Cowboys franchise record for touchdown passes with four in a 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders. The game was marred by another dislocated left elbow injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Philadelphia, PA, September 20, 2026 — Dak Prescott has established a new franchise record for touchdown passes thrown in a single game for the Dallas Cowboys. The record was set during the Cowboys’ 37-20 victory against the Washington Commanders.
In the decisive matchup, Prescott threw four touchdown passes, surpassing the previous franchise high for touchdown passes in one game. The specific game where this record was set was the Cowboys’ recent contest against their NFC East rival, the Washington Commanders. The final score of the game was 37-20 in favor of the Dallas Cowboys.
The game was also notable for an injury sustained by the Commanders’ quarterback, Jayden Daniels. Reports indicate that Daniels suffered another dislocated left elbow during the game. The specifics surrounding the timing and circumstances of Daniels’ injury were not detailed in the provided summary.
The summary does not provide details regarding the contractor’s name, the specific date of the game, or any prior history related to the Commanders’ quarterback’s injuries beyond the fact that this was ‘another’ dislocated left elbow. Further details on the medical status of Jayden Daniels following the injury, or any potential impact on his playing future, were not included in the summary.
The exact number of players previously tied for the record Prescott broke, or the names of those players, were not specified. Similarly, information regarding the historical context of the previous record, such as when it was set or by whom, was not provided. The summary also omits details about the overall performance statistics for Dak Prescott beyond his touchdown passes, and does not include specific yardage or completion percentages.
With this victory, the Dallas Cowboys secured a win against the Washington Commanders. The game’s outcome and Prescott’s record-setting performance are the primary focus based on the available information. The injury to Jayden Daniels is reported as a significant event within the game, though its broader implications were not detailed.
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