10 Intriguing Insights into the Washington Commanders After Their Thrilling 23-19 Win Against the Dallas Cowboys

The Washington Commanders triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, concluding the regular season with a record of 12-5. The Commanders will travel to Tampa for the second time this season to compete against the Buccaneers– this time in the postseason. Tampa Bay defeated Washington 37-20 in their first encounter. Below we present 10 entertaining facts following the Commanders’ week 18 triumph:

• The victory on Sunday against the Cowboys earned the Commanders the 6th seed in the NFL Playoffs, where they will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Washington’s last playoff appearance resulted in a loss against Tampa Bay in 2020. Their most recent playoff win was also against Tampa Bay back in 2005.

• Throughout this season, Washington amassed 485 total points, tying with the 1991 Super Bowl team for the second-highest points scored in a single season in the franchise’s history.

• Washington concluded the season with 6,284 total net yards, ranking No. 2 all-time in a single season within franchise history.

• Washington ended the season with a road record of 5-3, marking their best performance on the road in a single season since 2012.

• Wide Receiver Terry McLaurin joins Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce as the only active players to achieve 75 or more receptions and over 1,000 receiving yards in five consecutive seasons.

• Washington made sure to secure at least one victory over Dallas, Philadelphia, and New York this season. This is the first time they have achieved wins over all three divisional rivals since 2015.

• Tight End Zach Ertz has reached his 53rd touchdown reception, tying him with Dallas Clark for the 12th position all-time in NFL history for touchdowns by a tight end.

• Defensive Tackle Jonathan Allen, who was previously feared to be sidelined for the season, recorded his 42nd career sack, surpassing Ken Harvey (41.5) to attain the 5th spot all-time in franchise history for sacks (since 1982 when sacks became an official statistic).

• Wide Receiver Terry McLaurin is among four wide receivers, including WR Brandon Marshall, WR Torry Holt, and WR Randy Moss, who have achieved at least 75 receptions and over 1,000 receiving yards in five of their first six seasons in the NFL.

• Safety Jeremy Chinn has registered his second sack of the season, becoming the first Washington safety to record multiple sacks in a single season since Kam Curl did so in 2020.

Some information provided by the Washington Commanders Public Relations Department