An ugly loss against the Commanders to close out the regular season for the Cowboys featured plenty of miscues from all three phases, including from the most unlikely and uncharacteristic one of them all.

The offensive struggles against the Commanders, started with the reshuffled offensive line.

Dak Prescott isn't shying away from his fault in the INTs that have burned the Cowboys this season and, after losing to the Commanders, knows they must stop — effective immediately.

Hoping to go into the playoffs with some momentum, the Cowboys instead struggle offensively in a disappointing 26-6 loss to the Commanders.

Heading into Sunday's game, the Cowboys can still be the No. 1, No. 2 or No. 5 seed. And they can play four different first-round opponents in the playoffs. Let's break down all possible scenarios for the Cowboys.

Yet another notable veteran is being signed by the Cowboys, and this time it's former three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Xavier Rhodes, looking to help take Dallas over the top in the playoffs.

The co-host range from long-time writers and analysts to former players and a host of characters in between.

A surreal week in the NFL did not exclude the Cowboys from feeling its' impact, but still have important business ahead of them Sunday with exciting news mixed in for three all-time greats.

The Cowboys may not be worrying about playoff scenarios, but there is plenty of things for them to work on to prepare for the postseason in this upcoming matchup at Washington.

The Cowboys are hopeful to not only move up in the NFC playoff picture but win the NFC East title for the second straight year. But none of it can happen if they don't get a win against Washington first.

The Cowboys will face Washington QB Sam Howell in his starting debut this. While he's got talent, the Cowboys need to stop the run and put pressure on the rookie.

This will be the second time the Cowboys face Washington this year, but while the names have changed some since the first matchup, stopping these nine players should be the top priority.

Here are the 10 most notable 'big facts' to remember ahead of Sunday's 3:25 CT kickoff on FOX.

In a week filled with plenty of emotions, the Cowboys are heading into this Week 18 weekend focused on beating the Commanders, and not all of the surrounding playoff scenarios.

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As the NFL world continues to watch and hope for good news regarding Bills safety Damar Hamlin, Cowboys running back Qadree Ollison described him as a friend and "brother."

On one hand, the players are keeping injured Bills safety Damar Hamlin in their thoughts on prayers, while also trying to mentally prepare themselves for the next game.

The Commanders are making yet another QB change, naming rookie Sam Howell as the starter against the visiting Cowboys, but it doesn't change the mission of Dallas' defense in Week 18.

The NFL as a whole is dealing with an unprecedented scare involving Damar Hamlin, and head coach Mike McCarthy wants to make sure everyone knows what takes priority this week.

While there is uncertainty all around the NFL as it enters Week 18, the Cowboys will focus on Washington, with a chance to win the NFC East. Read all the storylines for the regular-season finale.

With plenty of things to talk about following the Cowboys' wins over both the Eagles and Titans, the coordinators went through all of the key things that they were proud of - and things to improve upon before the playoffs.

We won't have all the answers until next Monday, but he breaks down the playoff possibilities for the Cowboys.

There is more good news coming out of Dallas as it relates to the health of the team as prep begins not only for the matchup in Washington but, more importantly, the playoffs.

Battling yet another offensive line injury ahead of the season finale with the Commanders, the Cowboys offensive line's versatility will be put to the test yet again, and they seem up to the task.

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays vs. the Washington Commanders in the Week 18 matchup.

Watch highlights from the Week 18 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott delivers a tight-window touchdown pass to sliding wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa's fourth sack of '22 comes vs. Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell for a 5-yard loss.

Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker climbs the ladder in the end zone to secure his third interception of 2022.

The best views from the Dallas Cowboys Week 18 game vs the Washington Commanders, Sunday January 8th at FedEx Field in Landover, MD.

Views of the Dallas Cowboys as the arrive to visit the Washington Commanders in a Week 18 game at FedEx Field, presented by Blockchain.com.

Views of the Week 18 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field.

Pregame views of the Week 18 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field.

Views of the Dallas Cowboys as they travel to Washington, D.C. for a Week 18 matchup with the Commanders at FedEx Field.

Here are the 10 most notable 'big facts' to remember ahead of Sunday's 3:25 CT kickoff on FOX.

Views from the Dallas Cowboys practice as they prepare for the Washington Commanders at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.