The Cowboys and Commanders met in an NFC East matchup on Christmas Day. Here's what went down as USA TODAY Sports provided live updates and highlights

The Dallas Cowboys secured a Christmas Day win over the Washington Commanders but a notable name was on the bench.

Prescott lofted a seam ball deep down the middle on third-and-11 for wide receiver/return man KaVontae Turpin, and the All-Pro returner left the Washington defense in the dust for an 86-yard touchdown. Three drives for three touchdowns for the Cowboys. They lead 21-3 with seven minutes left in the first half.

The Dallas Cowboys' 30-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Christmas Day didn't have too many feel-good stories, but one guy who is the centerpiece of such a tale is Malik Davis. With Javonte Williams dealing with a shoulder/neck injury that kept him limited this week in practice, Dallas' leading rusher wasn't seen in the second half.

Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams maxed out his contract on Christmas Day, despite leaving in the first half. He enters NFL free agency in the offseason.

The Cowboys made the key plays to beat the Washington Commanders in Week 17, going 6-of-6 on fourth down tries.

I've got a long list of complaints from the Dallas Cowboys' offseason earlier in the year, but one of the biggest ones is still letting nickel cornerback Jourdan Lewis walk in free agency.

Where would the Dallas Cowboys land in the 2026 NFL Draft if it were to be held following the team's Christmas Day win in Week 17?

The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model entered Week 17 on a 53-37 run on top-rated picks dating back to 2024. Anybody following its NFL betting picks at sportsbooks and on betting sites could have seen strong returns.