Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys Odds: Who Is Favored to Win Week 17 NFC East Rivalry?

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Commanders vs. Cowboys: Who Is Favored To Win?

The Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys have a rivalry that goes back over 60 years. They face one another twice per season and will do so again this season. 

Key Takeaways:

  • The Commanders fell 44-22 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, in a Week 7 clash at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. 
  • The line could shift for the Week 17 rematch, depending on the health of Jayden Daniels, who currently has a hamstring injury. 
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Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys Odds: Who Is Favored to Win?

The Commanders were 2.5 -point favorites in Week 7 at sportsbooks in Virginia, and could not cover the spread, or win, as the Cowboys demolished them.

The Washington Commanders playoff chances faltered after losing the game in Week 7. 

What the Commanders-Cowboys Spread Tells Us

At the moment, the spread of this NFC East clash at VA sports betting apps implies Washington should win this game handily. That tracks, considering Washington is a recent playoff team while Dallas is struggling to do much this season. 

What the Commanders-Cowboys Moneyline Tells Us

The current moneyline at DraftKings Virginia and other books implies that the Commanders should win, and betting on them to win straight up won't net much of a payout.

Commanders' Chances to Win vs. Cowboys 

Taking into account the odds, anything can happen between now and Week 17. Stay tuned for updates. 

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Cowboys vs. Commanders Prop Bets

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels

History of Commanders vs. Cowboys Games

The Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys have played 128 times throughout the years. The Cowboys currently lead the all-time series 80-49-2. The first meeting between these teams was in 1960. This is one of the most renowned rivalries in NFL history.

Recapping the Last Cowboys vs. Commanders Matchup

The last time these two played, it was a blowout, as the Cowboys steamrolled the Commanders 44-22 in Arlington, taking the first game of the season series. The rematch will be on Christmas Day. 

Washington Commanders Record vs. Dallas Cowboys 

The Commanders finished 4-13 in 2023 while the Cowboys finished 12-5 and made the playoffs. However, the Cowboys had a disappointing postseason, losing in the wild-card round to the Green Bay Packers.

Top Commanders vs. Cowboys Games of All Time

The Washington Commanders (FKA Redskins and Washington Football Team) and the Dallas Cowboys are two of the most storied franchises in NFL history, and their rivalry goes back to 1960. These teams have played each other 127 times in their history. Here are the best games ever between these two teams. 

Game 1: Week 16, 1979

The NFC East crown was up in the air, and the Cowboys came back from a 34-21 deficit with under five minutes left in the game to secure the win and the NFC East title. Roger Staubach led Dallas on two touchdown drives in under five minutes to punch their ticket to the postseason and eliminate Washington in one victory. Staubach had 336 passing yards in an epic performance. 

Game 2: 1982 NFC Championship

Whoever won this game would go on to play in the Super Bowl. Enough said. Washington was down 21-17 with not much time left before Darryl Grant had a pick-six to give Washington the lead. This punched Washington's ticket to the 1982 Super Bowl, which they ended up winning. 

Game 3: Week 12, 1974

This was quite possibly the most famous Thanksgiving Day game in NFL history. Roger Staubach was injured during the game, and rookie QB Clint Longley took over during the game. Washington was up 16-3, but not for long. Longley threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns to give Dallas the victory. The most epic part? That stat line came in just a quarter and a half of work.

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Blake Weishaar is a content strategist and fact-checker at BetVirginia.com. He has a wealth of knowledge within the gambling industry dating back to 2014 and has been at the forefront of the sports betting boom since before PASPA was repealed in 2018. He plans to harness that expertise in providing the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding Virginia's sports betting market.

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