Washington is headed to the NFL playoffs under their first-year head coach. Here’s what Dan Quinn had to say about beating Cowboys and the upcoming postseason.

Washington Commanders' quarterback Jayden Daniels only played a half against the Dallas Cowboys, and Dan Quinn had revealed why.

Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer said Sunday he wasn’t sure if he was going to return for the 2025 season. “We’ll see, we’ll see,” Zimmer said as he walked out of the Cowboys’ locker room following a 23-19 season-ending loss to the Commanders.

Commanders pull Jayden Daniels in regular-season finale and Dan Quinn goes with backup quarterback vs. Cowboys

Dan Quinn’s playoff streak lives on in his first season with the Washington Commanders. The same can’t be said for the fellow coaches and players he left in Dallas after three years as defensive coordinator of the Cowboys.

Dan Quinn's playoff streak lives on in his first season with the Washington Commanders, which can't be said for the fellow coaches and players he left in Dallas after three years as defensive coordinator of the Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy speaks with press after their loss to the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones speaks with the press after their loss to the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington.

For its regular season finale, the Washington Commanders got Austin Ekeler back on the field. But head coach Dan Quinn pulled Jayden Daniels early. Still, the Commanders got another last-second win, and Terry McLaurin dropped a truth bomb about it, according to a post on X by John Keim.

Washington Commanders' head coach Dan Quinn has provided an update on Austin Ekeler ahead of the Dallas Cowboys matchup in Week 18.

Former Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has done a great job in his first year as Washington’s head coach and quarterback Jayden Daniels is in the conversation for Rookie of the Year as the franchise is on its way to the postseason for the first time since 2020. Here are five things fans should know about the Cowboys’ next opponent:

Marcus Mariota led the game-winning touchdown drive to lead the Washington Commanders to victory over the Dallas Cowboys and clinch the No. 6 NFC seed.

The Washington Commanders were back on the practice field Wednesday afternoon as preparations began for their Week 18 match-up with the Dallas Cowboys.