The Christmas game between the Cowboys and the Commanders will serve as an assessment for next season since both teams have been eliminated from the playoffs.
The Cowboys‑Commanders rivalry has been played 131 times (including two postseason games), with Dallas winning 80, Washington winning 49, and the teams tying twice.
Here is everything fans need to know about this week’s matchup.
When: Noon (Thursday, Dec. 25)
Cowboys
Where: Northwest Stadium (Landover, Md.)
Betting Line: Cowboys -6.5; Over/Under 50.5 (Via DraftKings, as of Monday)
Streaming: Netflix and NFL+
Broadcasters: Ian Eagle, Matt Ryan and Nate Burleson
Radio: English: 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM) Spanish: 107.5 La Grande (KMVK-FM)
Cowboys’ final game
Week 18: Cowboys at N.Y Giants, Jan. 3/4 (TBD)
5 things to know about the Dallas Cowboys’ Week 17 opponent, the Washington Commanders
The Cowboys take on their old rival, Washington missing its starting QB and with a defense that has unraveled.
Brock Purdy throws career-high 5 TD passes vs. Colts, leads 49ers to 5th straight win
The 49ers (11-4) stay in the chase for the NFC’s top seed after clinching a playoff spot by virtue of Detroit’s loss to Pittsburgh.
Could Tyler Smith’s season-ending stint at LT shape Cowboys offensive line moving forward?
Smith sticking at left tackle could impact Tyler Guyton, Terence Steele and others on Dallas’ O-line.
Cowboys WR Ryan Flournoy gets good news on injury front after hit that led to suspension
Flournoy left Sunday’s game vs. the Chargers after taking a late shot from LB Denzel Perryman.
Find more Cowboys coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.