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Trey Lance's future should be clear after Week 18 performance vs. Commanders

The Dallas Cowboys finished the regular season with a heartbreaking loss to the Washington Commanders. However, backup quarterback Trey Lance has to feel good about his performance.

Tyler Reed

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The Dallas Cowboys finished up the 2024-25 regular season in a way that wouldn't even shock the most optimistic fan.

The Washington Commanders took home a 23-19 NFC East showdown after a last-second Marcus Mariota touchdown pass sent the Cowboys faithful home with a sick feeling in their gut.

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However, Mariota wasn't the only backup who had a strong performance in the game; Cowboys' backup, Trey Lance, delivered an exceptional performance.

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Since Lance's addition to the roster, fans hoped the former first-round pick would get a chance on the field. Week 18 was finally that moment.

Lance didn't throw a touchdown pass. However, the former North Dakota State star still had a strong performance, going 20 of 34 passing with 244 passing yards.

It doesn't appear the team has an interest in bringing back Cooper Rush, as the quarterback could have landed a nice bonus if he were to play in Week 18.

However, Lance had a performance that should have the Cowboys front office interested in bringing him back to learn from starting quarterback Dak Prescott.

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Lance showed potential in his Week 18 performance. However, will he be on the sidelines in Dallas at the start of next season? One would have to think it is a great possibility.

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