From Kelvin Joseph's first start to a touchdown by Terence Steele, check out the game notes as the Cowboys dominated Washington from start to finish.

Winning the NFC East is nice, but the Cowboys showed Sunday night they can achieve much bigger goals.

The Cowboys' defense will merely have to settle for two game-changing takeaways.

Maybe the Cowboys' offense wasn't in a slump, but it sure seemed to find an extra gear on Sunday night. What sparked the offensive explosion against Washington?

Social:Washington tested Trevon Diggs on the first play Sunday, and he made them pay with a pick – tying a franchise record in the process.

Ezekiel Elliott scored a pair of touchdowns but it was his actions after another touchdown that garnered plenty of attention.

Plays that might get forgotten include a deep pass to Michael Gallup in the second quarter.

The Cowboys rewrote the record books and showed just why they won the NFC East with an overall dominating 56-14 victory over division rival Washington.

Thanks to the NFL's tiebreaking process, the Cowboys clinched the NFC East championship prior to kickoff of their Sunday night game against Washington.

The Cowboys have a great chance of being NFC East champs, even before Sunday's kickoff with Washington. But there are bigger goals on the line. Check out this week's predictions for Sunday's game

This season's Cowboys defense is creating visions of year's past, like in 1992 and 2007 when the team's defensive front was dominant.

Dissecting the matchup between the Cowboys and Washington this Sunday night.

Here are Washington's best players on the field this Sunday night when they make the trio to play the Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys (10-4) are hoping to add to their three-game winning streak as they host the Washington Football Team (6-8) in primetime. The game will be Sunday at 7:20 (CT) on NBC.

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While he missed out on another Pro Bowl selectin, Ezekiel Elliott is focused on getting back to the early-season success.

It's the burning topic of this holiday week. One way or another, the Cowboys have several paths to punch their playoff ticket this weekend.

The Cowboys have already played some statement games this season, but is the national media buying them?

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The Cowboys will face Washington for the second time in three weeks this Sunday night. Here are the top storylines for both teams, including the ways the Cowboys can win the NFC East even before kickoff.

Just in case the Cowboys needed another playmaker on defense, Malik Hooker is rounding into the form that made him a first-round draft pick at just the right time.

The Cowboys aren't ready to make a determination on Tyron Smith's status for Sunday. But if he misses again, the Cowboys might keep the rotating tackles as backup plans.

The Cowboys plan to meet virtually this week heading into Sunday's game against Washington.

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays vs. the Washington Football Team during Week 16 of the NFL 2021 season.

Watch Dallas Cowboys' best defensive plays vs. the Washington Football Team during Week 16 of the NFL 2021 season.

Watch Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's best plays in 330-yard game during Week 16 of the NFL 2021 season.

Watch all of the highlights from the NFC East showdown between the Washington Football Team and the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16 of the 2021 NFL regular season.

Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Cooper Rush rewards Cowboys wide receiver Malik Turner with a passing touchdown after his wild catch and run earlier in the drive.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Malik Turner shows video game shiftiness weaving 61 YARDS and making NINE defenders whiff.

The Dallas Cowboys collapse the pocket on Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke for the fourth sack of the night.

The Dallas Cowboys' third blocked punt of the 2021 NFL regular season goes for six as Cowboys linebacker Chauncey Golston recovers Cowboys running back Corey Clement's deflected punt.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's 13-yard passing touchdown to Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper gives the Cowboys their FIFTH touchdown of the first half.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper hangs on for a physical 18-yard grab through contact.

Dallas Cowboys backup offensive lineman Terence Steele has the end zone to himself on a tackle eligible play to the 6-foot-6, 310-pound player from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's pass.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott rips a 25-yard sideline strike to Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb on the money.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott piggybacks multiple Washington Football Team defenders for a physical 10-yard touchdown.

Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse executes a safety blitz for a speedy sack on Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's escape tactics set up a 41-yard launch to a wide-open Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence taps a leaping interception to himself for a 40-yard pick-six.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's play-fake leaves Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz all alone for a play-action touchdown pass.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb highpoints Prescott's throw for a 22-yard catch up the seam.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott hits a wide-open Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott for a walk-in touchdown pass.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott finds Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper up the seam for a 23-yard strike on a free play.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs ties the Cowboys' single-season interception record with his eleventh pick of the 2021 NFL regular season.

Last week, Dak Prescott rounded out the Top 10 performers against the Giants. But he kicks off the list this week as we rank the 10 best players against Washington.

Views of the Dallas Cowboys "Dressed for Success" as they host the Washington Football Team in a Week 16 game at AT&T Stadium, presented by Jack Black.

All the news & notes from the Cowboys' victory over the Washington Football Team.

Views of the Week 16 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium.

Views of pregame before the Week 16 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium.

Views from the Dallas Cowboys Thursday's Week 16 practice as they prepare for the Washington Football Team at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys Notebook #WASvsDAL | Week 16