Cowboys vs Commanders: LANDOVER, Md. – Imagine a game that’s calm at halftime (3-3), still restrained late in the fourth (13-9), and then utterly loses its mind in the last five minutes. That’s exactly what happened in this Cowboys-Commanders showdown, delivering five touchdowns, two kickoff returns for scores, and one rollercoaster of emotions.

KaVontae Turpin’s fumbled kickoff turned into a highlight reel – a slow jog, a spin move, and a burst of speed that landed him in the endzone. And just when you thought the madness was over, the Cowboys and Commanders kept trading blows like a Wimbledon rally.

Yes, it took a missed extra point by Commanders kicker Austin Seibert to seal the Cowboys’ win, but let’s not ignore Brandon Aubrey’s clutch kicks after an ugly start. His redemption arc began with a 46-yarder before halftime and carried through with a perfect fourth quarter.

Backup quarterback Cooper Rush wasn’t flashy, but he was steady and made plays when it mattered. The Cowboys’ “next-man-up” crew—guys like Josh Butler and Luke Schoonmaker—stepped in for injured starters and delivered big moments.

The Cowboys may not have the better record, but on Sunday, they were the better team.

For a game that started as old-school NFC East slugfest, it ended as pure chaos—wild, unpredictable, and unforgettable.