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Commanders vs. Cowboys prediction: Dallas ‘D’ can’t handle Jayden Daniels

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Richter, E. (2026, September 20). Commanders vs. Cowboys prediction: Dallas ‘D’ can’t handle Jayden Daniels. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/20/betting/commanders-vs-cowboys-prediction-nfl-week-2-picks-odds-best-bet/

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Erich Richter predicts the Washington Commanders will defeat the Dallas Cowboys in an upcoming NFL game due to Dallas's weak defense and Jayden Daniels' strong performance against the Eagles. Richter believes the over 50.5 points is a top play for the week, projecting a final score of 25.49 to 31.07 based on Washington’s improved offense and Dallas’s struggling defense. He also suggests betting on an alternate over of 60.5 points at +300 odds through BetMGM.

Written by AI on 2026-09-20, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Erich Richter from the New York Post predicts that the Dallas Cowboys will struggle against Washington Commanders due to their poor defensive performance. In a recent game, the Cowboys allowed an average of 7.1 yards per play, the worst in the league last season, and were dominated by Giants in a 28-20 loss. Richter also notes that Jayden Daniels, who played well against a strong Eagles defense with two touchdown passes, will likely exploit the Cowboys' weak defense again. The author suggests taking the over on the predicted score of 50.5 points as his model forecasts 31.07 for Washington and 25.49 for Dallas. Richter emphasizes that while Daniels is impressive, the Cowboys' inability to stop opponents remains a significant concern.

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Big D had no D on Sunday night. asserted

D → have → night

And that narrative fits where they’ve been for the last few seasons. asserted

they → fit → seasons

After allowing an obscene 7.1 yards per play last season, the worst in the league, the Cowboys laid an egg against the Giants as the team was dominated for touchdowns on all second-half drives except the one that ran out the clock in the Giants’ 28-20 win. asserted

that → allow → win

That poor performance makes me seriously doubt they can play at a high level going forward. asserted

they → make → level

I was seriously impressed with Jayden Daniels in his first game of year three, as the ex-LSU and Arizona State star looked composed throwing for two touchdowns against a solid Eagles defense. asserted

star → look → defense

They didn’t win the game, but I look at Philadelphia much differently than I do Dallas. asserted

I → win → Dallas

The Cowboys can’t stop a nosebleed. asserted

Cowboys → stop → nosebleed

I have no issues with their offense despite averaging just 4.7 yards per play against the Giants. asserted

I → have → Giants

Washington’s defense isn’t great – probably not even good, allowing six yards per play to an Eagles team that is not as high-flying as the Cowboys’. asserted

that → allow → Cowboys

Still, I love Daniels and what he adds to the run game, while my disdain for the Cowboys’ defense scares me off of backing them anytime soon. asserted

disdain → love → them

I’ll take a small shot at the Commanders’ moneyline, while loving the over as a top play of the week for me. asserted

I → take → me

Take the over 50.5, as my model has the projected score of 25.49 to 31.07, well above the current total. asserted

model → take → total

An even more aggressive shot at an alternate over, 60.5, is +300 on BetMGM, which is a nice edge to target. asserted

which → target → BetMGM

- Get the BetMGM Bonus Code Look for my player prop piece to read more about why I love Antonio Williams in this spot as well. asserted

I → get → spot

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he → have → betting

During the football season he’s showcased massive profits at The Post in the player prop market the last two seasons. asserted

he → showcase → market

While constantly betting long shots, his return on investment is 30.15 percent since 2022. asserted

return → bet → 2022

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