Dallas Cowboys-Commanders Odds Open With Surprise Confidence After Week 1 Disaster

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a massive letdown in Week 1, after an offseason and preseason full of hype and talk about a bounce-back season. However, there were many of the same concerns from a year ago.

Dallas' defense once again struggled to get any stops, while the offense got off to a slow start. Whether that had anything to do with the lack of playing time for starters in the preseason is up for discussion, but with a week under their belts, we'll have to see how the team rebounds.

Surprisingly, in the eyes of the oddsmakers, the Cowboys are favorites in Week 2 against the division rival Washington Commanders, despite the disappointing season opener.

Over the last 10 years, the Cowboys hold a dominant 15-5 record against the Commanders, with an 8-2 mark at home.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates after a touchdown against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Entering Sunday's Week 2 clash, the Cowboys are solid 3.5-point favorites at home against the visiting Commanders, while the over/under is set for 50.5 total points.

If you're feeling confident, the Cowboys' moneyline sits at -225, which means you would need to wager $225 for a $100 return. If you want to wager $100 on the Commanders, however, an upset would land $185.

Let's hope that the oddsmakers are right this time around, and that the Cowboys can find their way into the win column before a long travel stretch.

All of the information you need to catch Sunday evening's action between the Cowboys and Commanders can be seen below.

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Cowboys vs Commanders, Week 2 Betting Odds & Viewing Info

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott passes the ball against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Start Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Location: Arlington, Texas
Venue: AT&T Stadium
TV Info: FOX

Betting Odds: Cowboys -3.5 | O/U: 50.5 (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook)
Moneyline: Cowboys -225 | Commanders +185

Following Sunday's game, the Cowboys are in for an interesting week of travel as they prepare to fly to Rio de Janeiro for a Week 3 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens at the iconic Maracanã Stadium. It will be the first-ever NFL game in Rio de Janeiro.

The trip to Brazil also marks the Cowboys' first international game since defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars, 31-17, at Wembley Stadium in London on November 9, 2014.

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