Dak Prescott Sets Cowboys Touchdown Record as NFL Week Two Produces Major Results
Dak Prescott became Dallas' career touchdown leader as several NFL teams produced significant results during the second week.
Prescott Moves Into Cowboys History
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott became the franchise's all-time leader in touchdown passes during a 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders, providing one of the most significant individual milestones from the second week of the NFL season.
Prescott threw four touchdown passes and finished with 279 passing yards on 26 completions in 31 attempts. His fourth touchdown, a scoring pass to CeeDee Lamb, moved him past Tony Romo's previous franchise record of 248 touchdown passes.
The victory moved Dallas to 1-1 while Washington fell to 0-2.
A Record Eight Years in the Making
Prescott has spent his NFL career with Dallas since being selected by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2016 draft.
Passing Romo's franchise touchdown record adds another major milestone to his tenure.
The record is particularly significant because Romo was one of the most productive quarterbacks in Cowboys history.
Prescott's ability to surpass the mark reflects both his longevity and his production since becoming Dallas' starting quarterback.
His four-touchdown performance against Washington provided the moment when the record officially changed hands.
Washington Loses Jayden Daniels
The game also produced a significant injury for Washington.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow during the final play of the first half. Initial X-rays did not show a fracture, and additional imaging was planned.
Daniels had completed 11 of 17 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 69 yards before leaving the game.
His injury became one of the major developments from the weekend because Washington entered the season relying heavily on the young quarterback.
The full recovery timeline depends on subsequent medical evaluation.
San Francisco Remains Unbeaten
The San Francisco 49ers also improved to 2-0 after defeating the Miami Dolphins 35-13.
Brock Purdy accounted for three touchdowns, while Christian McCaffrey scored twice, including the 100th rushing touchdown of his career.
San Francisco scored touchdowns on each of its first five drives.
Purdy completed 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards and two touchdown passes without an interception.
McCaffrey's milestone added an individual achievement to a strong team performance.
Kansas City Wins in Overtime
The Kansas City Chiefs also moved to 2-0 after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 33-30 in overtime.
Patrick Mahomes threw for 382 yards and three touchdowns, while Harrison Butker kicked the winning field goal as time expired in overtime.
The game was one of the weekend's highest-scoring contests and demonstrated the narrow margins that can separate teams early in the season.
Kansas City has remained one of the NFL's most prominent teams in recent years, and the 2-0 start provides an early foundation for another postseason campaign.
Philadelphia Wins on a Late Touchdown
The Philadelphia Eagles also reached 2-0 after rallying to defeat the Tennessee Titans 24-20.
Jalen Hurts led a late 65-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Darius Cooper with nine seconds remaining.
Hurts completed 26 of 37 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns while also throwing two interceptions.
The victory demonstrated the importance of late-game execution, as Philadelphia overcame a fourth-quarter deficit.
Raiders Also Start 2-0
The Las Vegas Raiders joined the group of unbeaten teams after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14.
Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes and 253 yards, while the Raiders' defense forced a late turnover to help preserve the victory.
The result gave Las Vegas an early 2-0 record.
Early Season Picture Takes Shape
The second week of the NFL season produced several individual milestones, injuries and close games.
Prescott's record provided the headline in Dallas, while Daniels' injury created uncertainty for Washington.
McCaffrey's 100th touchdown and strong performances from Purdy and Mahomes added additional milestones.
Although two weeks provide only an early snapshot of the season, the results are already shaping team records and storylines across the league.
For fans, the combination of record-setting performances, close finishes and emerging team trends has created an eventful opening to the NFL season.
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