Dallas Cowboys' top plays & highlights vs. Commanders Week 18

Check out the top plays and best moments from the Dallas Cowboys'

Ali Jawad | Jan 5, 2025

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The Dallas Cowboys hosted the Washington Commanders in their Week 18 season finale on Sunday from AT&T stadium.

Despite a close effort, the Cowboys fell short to their NFC East rival 23-19 and concluded the 2024 season with a 7-10 record.

MORE: Micah Parsons puts name in NFL record books during Cowboys' season finale

Here are the Cowboys' top plays and highlights from Sunday's final contest of the season.

Can't miss number 11

right outta the gate 🦁

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Linebacker Micah Parsons becomes the fourth player to record 10 plus sacks over first four seasons.

Two sacks to start the game

startin' off 🔥

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Micah Parsons unleashed a dominant start, recording two sacks in the first three plays of the game.

Lance to Tolbert! 🎯 keeps the drive alive

Trey finds JT 🎯

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Quarterback Trey Lance connected with wide receiver Jalen Tolbert on a 31-yard pass, extending the drive.

Special Teams comes up big

OUR BALL!

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Commanders muffed punt led to a Cowboys takeaway.

Double trouble

Mazi & Micah meet at the qb 📍

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Micah Parsons and Mazi Smith teamed up to bring down Jayden Daniels for another sack.

Big play Tolbert

JT turnin' on the jets 💨

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Wide receiver Jalen Tolbert's 28-yard reception moved Dallas deeper into Commanders territory.

Ferg moves the sticks

ferg fights for the first ⛓️

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On second and long, tight end Jake Ferguson fought for the first and ultimately moved the chains.