On Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, the Dallas Cowboys secured their 13th consecutive home win with a 45-10 victory over the Washington Commanders. This victory extended the Cowboys’ longest home-winning streak in 42 years. The star of the match was cornerback DaRon Bland, who set an NFL record with his fifth interception return for a touchdown this season. Bland’s record-breaking interception return for a touchdown punctuated a 25-point fourth quarter for the Cowboys. The Cowboys’ quarterback, Dak Prescott, and right guard, Zack Martin, celebrated the victory by feasting on a turkey leg together on the sideline with six minutes left in the game after Prescott’s fourth touchdown pass.
Prescott threw for 331 yards in his fifth consecutive game with at least two TD passes, one shy of his career best. Despite the Cowboys’ lead going into the fourth quarter being less than two touchdowns for the first time in five home games this season, they ended up tying a 55-year-old franchise record with a seventh victory by at least 20 points. The Cowboys’ defense, which had given up more than 200 yards for the first time in three games, stiffened at key points in the second half, stopping Washington on fourth down three times.
The Washington Commanders struggled throughout the match, with quarterback Sam Howell throwing for 300 yards and having a rushing touchdown but being sacked at his 24-yard line on fourth down early in the fourth quarter. This setback contributed to the Commanders’ loss. In conclusion, the Cowboys’ victory over the Commanders was a testament to their strength and consistency, with the performances of DaRon Bland and Dak Prescott, along with the team’s solid defense, being key factors in their victory.