Cowboys Deliver Christmas Gift: 30-23 Road Win Over Commanders: The Dallas Cowboys wrapped up a festive Week 17 thriller with a hard-fought 30-23 victory over the Washington Commanders on Christmas Day at Northwest Stadium, improving to 7-8-1 while completing a season sweep of their NFC East rivals.Dallas struck first with touchdowns on their initial three possessions, including Dak Prescott's strikes to Jake Ferguson and an explosive 86-yard bomb to KaVontae Turpin, building an 18-point lead before Brandon Aubrey's field goals pushed it to 24-10 at halftime. The Cowboys dominated time of possession with over 85 plays, converting all five fourth-down attempts, though pre-snap penalties (11 total) and a missed 58-yarder tested their resolve.Washington rallied behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 72-yard touchdown run and field goals, closing to 27-20 before Aubrey's clutch 51-yarder restored a 10-point cushion. Prescott sealed it late with a third-down conversion to George Pickens and a QB sneak, snapping a three-game skid despite playoff elimination.Key performers included Prescott (307 yards, 2 TDs), Turpin's record long play, and running backs stepping up after Javonte Williams' injury, with Malik Davis rushing for 103 yards. The win extends Dallas' division streak to four, setting up a finale against the Giants. Story By Donnell Ballard #CowboysNation #DallasCowboys #DallasCowboysUpdate #ChiefsVsCowboys #WashingtonCommander
