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Dallas Cowboys vs Commanders, Week 7 betting odds & preview

This weekend, the Dallas Cowboys will host the Washington Commanders in an NFC East showdown. Dallas is coming off a frustrating loss in Week 6 to the Carolina Panthers, in a game where their defense allowed Carolina to kill the final 6:10 of the game before kicking the deciding field goal.

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Cowboys' pass rush has diamond in the rough in one of NFL's top rookie leaders

The Dallas Cowboys' defense has been dreadful through the first six weeks of the NFL season, ranking near the bottom of the league in every major stat category.

Dak Prescott News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 17

Cowboys' Dak Prescott is NFL's most 'betrayed quarterback' thanks to putrid defense

This season has been frustrating for the Dallas Cowboys, who enter Week 7 with a 2-3-1 record. Dallas has been on fire offensively, overcoming injuries along the offensive line and at wide receiver thanks to the elite performance of quarterback Dak Prescott.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 17

2026 NFL draft order entering Cowboys' Week 7 clash with Commanders

The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for a crucial Week 7 showdown with the division rival Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon that could make or break the team's 2025-26 NFL campaign.

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The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

How many of the oldest quarterbacks to start a game for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

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The 'Most touchdown passes by NFL franchise' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 17

Cowboys 'very serious' about making roster better ahead of NFL trade deadline

At 2-3-1, the Dallas Cowboys aren't out of the NFC East race, but they need to start putting some wins together. If they can get the ball rolling this weekend against the Washington Commanders, it would keep them in the thick of things in their division.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

NFL News / Inside The Star / October 17

Upon further review, 'The Trade' was a colossal blunder

The 2025 NFL season is officially at the 1/3rd pole now. For the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers, it has been shaped by “The Trade”. Just one week before Dallas was to open the season against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jerry Jones traded Micah Parsons off to the Green Bay Packers.

CeeDee Lamb News / Field Level Media / October 16

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (ankle) ready to return in Week 7

Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb plans to return to action on Sunday, ending a three-game injury absence. Lamb, recovering from a high left ankle sprain, took limited practice reps on Thursday for the second day in a row, then declared himself fit to oppose the visiting Washington Commanders this week.

CeeDee Lamb News / Pro Football Rumors / October 16

CeeDee Lamb expected to return to Dallas Cowboys in Week 7

After logging his second straight limited practice on Thursday, Cowboys No. 1 wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is trending toward a Week 7 return.

CeeDee Lamb's return creates big questions for Cowboys' George Pickens usage

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb, RG Tyler Booker return to practice

Cowboys WR George Pickens' most important priority could lead to him leaving Dallas

25 old-school NFL star defensive players modern fans should know

The 'NFL 2025 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Cowboys bold predictions for NFC East clash with Commanders

There was a time that a confrontation between Dallas and Washington meant everything in the NFC as these two glamour teams were fighting for NFC superiority.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

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The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 16

What does CeeDee Lamb's return mean for Cowboys' George Pickens?

CeeDee Lamb's return creates big questions for Cowboys' George Pickens usage

The Dallas Cowboys are going to get their No. 1 wide receiver, CeeDee Lamb, back in the lineup on Sunday when they take on the Washington Commanders. What does that mean for George Pickens?

Cowboys WR George Pickens' most important priority could lead to him leaving Dallas

Offenses could run wild as Cowboys, Commanders face off

Fantasy football Week 7: Five players set to smash projections

25 NFL offensive stars of yesteryear you probably forgot about

The 'NFL receiving yard leaders since 2022' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Cowboys coach had legendary comment about CeeDee Lamb's return

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer had a legendary quote about CeeDee Lamb’s return to the team.

Cowboys risk wasting Dak Prescott's MVP-caliber season amid defensive struggles

Cowboys WR George Pickens' most important priority could lead to him leaving Dallas

Why the Cowboys’ matchup with Commanders is more important than you think

Terrible NFL head coaches who only lasted one season

The 'NFL receiving yard leaders since 2022' quiz

George Pickens News / A to Z Sports / October 16

Cowboys coach says what many are missing about George Pickens, and it could harm Dallas down the road

Earlier in the week, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones admitted George Pickens has done more than the team could've hoped for six weeks into the 2025 NFL season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Report: Cowboys have interest in trading for star pass-rusher

The Dallas Cowboys have had a major hole to fill along their defensive front since they traded Micah Parsons, and they may be interested in another All-Pro player who would be able to address that need.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / October 16

Cowboys coach says what fans should keep in mind when it comes to underwhelming season from rookie

I was a little unfair to rookie running back Jaydon Blue in my report card for the Dallas Cowboys' first third of the season. I listed the fifth-round pick as the biggest disappointment on offense and that felt wrong considering he's a Day 3 rookie.