Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving
The Dallas Cowboys are 9-2 against the Washington Commanders in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 1968. The teams have met 11 times on Thanksgiving in that span, with Dallas winning 9 and Washington winning 2.
Cowboys vs. Commanders Thanksgiving record: 9-2
9-2 from the Cowboys’ side, 2-9 from the Commanders' side. Most recent: Nov 23, 2023, Cowboys 45, Commanders 10 at AT&T Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders Thanksgiving game
Newest first. The running record is the Cowboys’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Cowboysresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2023 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 45, Commanders 10 | AT&T Stadium | W · 9-2 |
| Nov 26, 2020 | Commanders at Cowboys | Commanders 41, Cowboys 16 | AT&T Stadium | L · 8-2 |
| Nov 22, 2018 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 31, Commanders 23 | AT&T Stadium | W · 8-1 |
| Nov 24, 2016 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 31, Commanders 26 | AT&T Stadium | W · 7-1 |
| Nov 22, 2012 | Commanders at Cowboys | Commanders 38, Cowboys 31 | Cowboys Stadium | L · 6-1 |
| Nov 28, 2002 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 27, Commanders 20 | Texas Stadium | W · 6-0 |
| Nov 28, 1996 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 21, Commanders 10 | — | W · 5-0 |
| Nov 22, 1990 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 27, Commanders 17 | — | W · 4-0 |
| Nov 23, 1978 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 37, Commanders 10 | — | W · 3-0 |
| Nov 28, 1974 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 24, Commanders 23 | — | W · 2-0 |
| Nov 28, 1968 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 29, Commanders 20 | — | W · 1-0 |
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders Thanksgiving games by decade
| Decadeby season | Gamesin this window | Cowboys recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 1-0 |
| 1970s | 2 | 2-0 |
| 1990s | 2 | 2-0 |
| 2000s | 1 | 1-0 |
| 2010s | 3 | 2-1 |
| 2020s | 2 | 1-1 |
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Cowboys and Commanders last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 23, 2023: Cowboys 45, Commanders 10 at AT&T Stadium.
- What is the Cowboys' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Commanders?
- 9-2 in 11 games since 1968, from the Cowboys' side.
- When did the Cowboys last beat the Commanders on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 23, 2023: Cowboys 45, Commanders 10 at AT&T Stadium.
- When did the Commanders last beat the Cowboys on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 26, 2020: Commanders 41, Cowboys 16 at AT&T Stadium.
- What is the Cowboys' longest Thanksgiving winning streak against the Commanders?
- 6 games, from the 1968 season through the 2002 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025