Week 12 in the NFL delivered one of the season’s wildest finishes as the Dallas Cowboys outlasted the Washington Commanders 34-26 in a chaotic divisional clash. But while the game itself was a spectacle, it was the Cowboys’ post-game jab that stole the spotlight.
The back-and-forth battle seemed to reach its conclusion when Dallas took a commanding 27-17 lead with 2:49 left in the fourth quarter. But the Commanders weren’t done yet.
The Wild Finish
Washington kicker Austin Seibert hit a 51-yard field goal to make it 27-20 with just over a minute remaining. The Commanders’ defense then forced a Cowboys three-and-out, giving their offense the ball back with 40 seconds left.
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels immediately found wide receiver Terry McLaurin for an electrifying 86-yard touchdown, bringing Washington within one point of tying the game. However, Seibert missed the crucial extra point, leaving the Commanders trailing 27-26.
On the ensuing onside kick attempt, Dallas wide receiver KaVontae Turpin scooped up the ball and returned it for a touchdown, sealing the Cowboys’ first win in six weeks.
HAIL YEAH ⭐️#DALvsWAS | @WinStarWorld pic.twitter.com/OlezvM1UQk
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 24, 2024
Dallas Trolls the Commanders
After the dust settled, the Cowboys took to social media for a subtle but pointed jab. Poking fun at the Commanders’ rally cry, “Hail to the Commanders,” Dallas delivered their own twist on the phrase, turning Washington’s heartbreaking defeat into fuel for their fans.
The trolling didn’t go unnoticed, with fans from both teams lighting up social media. Cowboys supporters reveled in the clever dig, while frustrated Commanders fans were left to stew over the missed opportunity.
took command 🫡 pic.twitter.com/seCvUMpyp1
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 24, 2024
Implications for Both Teams
The loss was a crushing blow to Washington’s playoff aspirations. At 7-5, the Commanders now sit further behind the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles.
For the Cowboys, the win snapped a five-game losing streak and injected some much-needed life into their season. At 4-7, Dallas faces an uphill climb but now has momentum heading into the final stretch.
Final Thoughts
In a game full of twists, the Cowboys’ victory—and their post-game troll—were fitting finales. As the NFC East rivalry heats up, both teams will remember this chaotic finish, but for now, Dallas gets to enjoy the last laugh.
