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Cowboys vs Commanders, NFL Week 17: Start time, live stream, TV channel

For the second time this year, the Dallas Cowboys will be playing on a holiday as they visit the Washington Commanders on Christmas Day. The NFC East showdown is the start of a double-header on Netflix, and while both teams are out of the playoff race, their heated rivalry offers more than enough excitement.

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Cowboys' defense may get Christmas gift after Commanders RB news

The Dallas Cowboys will be playing for pride in Week 17, when they make the trip to Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, for a Christmas matinee against the Washington Commanders.

Michael Irvin News / Athlon Sports / December 25

Michael Irvin Announces Career News Amid NFL Season

Michael Irvin remains one of the defining figures of the Dallas Cowboys’ dynasty era, building a Hall of Fame career that reshaped the wide receiver position in the 1990s.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / December 25

Does the Cowboys’ Week 17 history favor a Christmas Day win?

If past performance is any indication, the Dallas Cowboys can expect to find a post-game Christmas Day meal of coal waiting for them on the plane ride home tonight.

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Ryan Flournoy News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 25

Is Ryan Flournoy playing on Christmas? Cowboys WR status set for Week 17

The Dallas Cowboys return to the field on Christmas Day for a Week 17 showdown in the NFC East against the Washington Commanders. It's the Cowboys' penultimate game of the season.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 25

Dallas Cowboys' latest roster move blurs the future of former first round pick even further

Earlier this offseason, the Dallas Cowboys moved on from their 2023 first-round pick, defensive tackle Mazi Smith. Based on their latest roster moves, a similar fate could await 2024 first-round pick Tyler Guyton.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 25

Cowboys vs Commanders announcer pairing & referee assignment for Week 17

It was less than one week ago that the Dallas Cowboys watched their NFL playoff hopes officially come to an end, but here we are, just a few days later, with another high-profile game on the schedule.

DeMarvion Overshown News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 25

Is DeMarvion Overshown playing on Christmas? Cowboys LB status set for Week 17

The Dallas Cowboys had a quick turnaround for Week 17, with just days to prepare for the penultimate game of the season when they travel into enemy territory to take on the division rival Washington Commanders on Christmas Day.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 25

Ultimate Christmas wishlist for Dallas Cowboys fans

The Dallas Cowboys will be in action on Christmas Day as they visit the Washington Commanders. They'll kick off the holiday slate of games, which includes a doubleheader on Netflix.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / December 25

Cowboys rule out 5 players for Christmas Day game

Did you think Christmas day would be as fun as it was about to be when the schedule got released, like 6 months ago? Let’s just say we should have saw some of this coming like five years ago.

Dallas Cowboys News / Gridiron Heroics / December 25

'I’m Not Asking Their Opinion': Cowboys Coach Speaks Blunty on Plan With Starters After Playoff Elimination

Brian Schottenheimer left little room for interpretation when outlining his plan for the Dallas Cowboys after playoff elimination. The first-year head coach made it clear that the team will compete to the finish, regardless of draft position or outside criticism.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Dak Prescott News / A to Z Sports / December 24

Dak Prescott just made a promise that Cowboys Nation desperately needs him to make good on

Dak Prescott has made a lot of promises in his time as the Dallas Cowboys quarterback. But this one, fans need him to deliver on. When talking to reporters

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NFC Notes: Brian Burns, Dak Prescott, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants

Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury could look ahead to head coaching opportunities this offseason. When asked about his desire to be a head coach again, Kingsbury

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 24

What time is Dallas Cowboys-Washington Commanders game on Christmas?

The Dallas Cowboys make a quick turnaround for the penultimate game of the 2025-26 season, with the NFL playoff hopes already up in smoke. Despite no longer being in the postseason hunt, the Cowboys are aiming to put on a show in their Christmas Day showdown against the division rival Washington Commanders.

Tyler Guyton News / Pro Football Rumors / December 24

Cowboys Place T Tyler Guyton On IR

Tyler Guyton‘s second NFL season has come to an end. He has been placed on injured reserve, the Cowboys announced on Wednesday. Guyton last played in Week 12 and has been dealing with an ankle injury since.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 25

Commanders make QB decision for clash with Cowboys

Commanders make QB decision for Christmas Day clash with Cowboys

The Washington Commanders will be without the services of backup quarterback Marcus Mariota due to a quad injury on Christmas Day.

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Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / December 24

Dak Prescott, Cowboys Dealt Unfortunate News on Christmas Eve

Dak Prescott is looking to lead the Dallas Cowboys into the offseason with their heads held high after missing the NFL playoffs. The Cowboys have two games left in the season and have been adamant about keeping their foot on the gas to earn a victory before the season ends.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 24

Cowboys bolster defense with 2 practice squad elevations for Christmas

The Dallas Cowboys will be taking the field on Christmas Day, kicking off Week 17 on the road against the division rival Washington Commanders. In anticipation of Thursday afternoon's game, the team made a series of roster moves.

Tyler Guyton News / Field Level Media / December 24

Cowboys place LT Tyler Guyton (ankle) on injured reserve

After they were eliminated from playoff contention with Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Dallas Cowboys now begin looking toward 2026. That includes shutting down offensive tackle Tyler Guyton, who was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with an ankle injury.

Tyler Smith News / A to Z Sports / December 24