Cowboys lead Commanders 12-7 at halftime
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The Dallas Cowboys lead the Washington Commanders, 12-7, at halftime in Week 4 NFL action from AT&T Stadium.
The Cowboys scored on their first drive of the game after quarterback Cooper Rush found a wide-open Ezekiel Elliott on third down for a big passing play to set Dallas up in Washington territory. The Commanders held Dallas to a field goal.
The Commanders’ first few drives were marred by negative plays. A false-start penalty by right guard Trai Turner impacted Washington’s first drive, center Nick Martin had a holding penalty on the second drive and quarterback Carson Wentz was called for intentional grounding on the third drive.
Finally, on Washington’s fourth drive, a big J.D, McKissic 33-yard run set the Commanders up in the red zone and on third down, Wentz found rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson for a 10-yard touchdown to give Washington a 7-6 lead.
The Cowboys answered with a 15-play, 75-yard drive when quarterback Cooper Rush found Michael Gallup for a touchdown. Washington defensive end Efe Obada blocked the extra point and apparently didn’t realize he could return it for points.
Wentz was picked off at the end of the first half. He completed eight of 13 passes for 50 yards with a touchdown and interception in the first half. As a team, Washington rushed for 101 yards, with McKissic leading the way with 42 yards. McKissic, Antonio Gibson and Jonathan Williams all ran well for the Commanders in the first half.
Washington will get the ball to begin the second half.
