Archive · 21 Sep 2026
NFL Sunday Sees Cowboys Win As Quarterback Injuries Mar Action
The Dallas Cowboys beat Washington by 37-20.
Their quarterback, Dak Prescott, threw four touchdown passes and set a new Cowboys record.
Washington’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels, hurt his elbow and had to leave the game.
The Chicago Bears also lost after their quarterback, Caleb Williams, hurt his leg.
Minnesota won that game 9-3.
Green Bay beat the New York Jets in overtime.
Green Bay receiver Jayden Reed was taken to a hospital but later said he was doing better.
Several other teams, including New Orleans, Philadelphia, New England, and Cincinnati, also won.
Dak Prescott threw four touchdowns as Dallas defeated Washington 37-20 and surpassed Tony Romo’s Cowboys record.
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a left-elbow dislocation after an accidental collision with teammate Chris Paul.
Chicago lost 9-3 to Minnesota after Caleb Williams left with a suspected hamstring injury.
Green Bay beat the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime, while receiver Jayden Reed was hospitalized for observation after a head injury.
New Orleans, Philadelphia, New England, and Cincinnati also recorded victories on a busy Sunday.
- Who
- The Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Houston were among the teams involved.
- What
- Dallas defeated Washington 37-20, while several other NFL games featured notable wins and quarterback or receiver injuries.
- When
- Sunday; scans for Caleb Williams were scheduled for Monday, while Jayden Reed was expected to remain hospitalized overnight.
- Where
- Games were played in Arlington, Texas; Chicago; New York; Baltimore; and other NFL venues.
- Why
- Teams were competing in their NFL games; the article highlights the results, comebacks, records, and injuries.
- Dallas-Washington result
- The Cowboys defeated the Commanders 37-20.
- Dak Prescott
- Prescott passed for 279 yards and four touchdowns.
- Cowboys record
- Prescott surpassed Tony Romo for the most touchdown passes in Cowboys history.
- Jayden Daniels injury
- Daniels suffered a left-elbow dislocation; an X-ray showed no fracture.
- Chicago-Minnesota result
- The Vikings defeated the Bears 9-3.
- Caleb Williams injury
- Williams left with a suspected hamstring injury and was scheduled for scans Monday.
- Green Bay-New York result
- The Packers defeated the Jets 20-17 in overtime.
- Jayden Reed injury
- Reed had feeling and movement in all extremities and stayed in hospital overnight for testing and observation.