Dallas Cowboys DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw four touchdowns in a Week 18 blowout win over the Washington Commanders. Prescott attempted 36 throws, completing 31 of them for 279 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. He did not take a sack nor did he record a rushing attempt. It was an excellent game for Prescott after a slightly slow start in the first quarter, and he was even able to take a seat toward the end of the game as backup Cooper Rush wrapped things up for the Cowboys regular season. The Cowboys will host the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL playoffs next weekend.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) was a full participant during Friday's practice session and will be active in Week 18 against the Washington Commanders after he missed the Week 17 win over the Detroit Lions. Dowdle began the week with a limited practice session but was able to practice in full on Thursday and Friday. He figures to operate as the primary backup to Tony Pollard in the backfield in a game the Cowboys need to win to secure the NFC East title. There won't be a ton of streaming appeal here, so fantasy managers should look elsewhere for help.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) was upgraded to a full practice on Thursday. Dowdle has been dealing with an ankle bruise for several weeks now, and he needed to miss his first game of the season in last Saturday's Week 17 win over the Detroit Lions. Thursday's full session should allow the 25-year-old to return to his change-of-pace role behind Tony Pollard out of Dallas' backfield, however, for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders without an injury designation on Friday's report. Dowdle has tallied four total touchdowns this season, collecting 80 carries for 315 yards and 14 catches for 90 yards in 15 games, and Deuce Vaughn (ankle) is on injured reserve. The Cowboys are nearly two-touchdown favorites in Week 18, so more work could head Dowdle's way if they form a substantial lead while on the prowl for the NFC East crown.

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey is a solid kicker in a Week 18 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Aubrey has been outstanding all season and has been exceptionally consistent of late, scoring at least eight points without missing a kick in four of his last five games. He should be a top-five option for the final week of the regular season.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson has a strong matchup in a Week 18 game against the Washington Commanders. Ferguson has had a strong season, essentially working as the second option in the passing game behind All-World wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Ferguson has seen at least six targets in five games in a row and should be in for another target-heavy contest to wrap up the regular season. Ferguson is a mid-range TE1 with a strong floor.