**Cowboys hold a narrow edge in the season series market following their 37-20 Week 2 home victory over the Commanders, yet the return matchup in Week 18 at Northwest Stadium keeps the outcome tightly contested.** Both NFC East rivals opened the year 0-1 before that contest, with Dallas now at 1-1 and Washington at 0-2 after the loss. The Cowboys’ offensive firepower, led by Dak Prescott, has historically dominated the series, including sweeps in recent seasons, but Washington’s roster additions and defensive focus under Dan Quinn create realistic potential for a split. Late-season implications for playoff positioning and roster health further support the near-even implied probabilities between a Cowboys series win and a tie.