Dallas won its division before it even took the field on Sunday, and when the Cowboys finally did step foot on to AT&T Stadium, they partook in a 56-14 rout of Washington to further cement their place atop the NFC East and perhaps the conference as a whole.The Cowboys scored 42 points in the first half alone on a night in which Dak Prescott threw for 330 yards and four touchdowns before getting pulled late in the game.MORE: The win was a historic one for Dallas, as it was the first time the Cowboys scored 50-plus points in the regular season since Week 13 of the 1980 season. It also marked the third time ever the team has scored 56-plus points.Beyond the actual scoring itself, though, it was who scored for the Cowboys that was also interesting. Prescott's four touchdowns went to a wide receiver, tight end, running back and an offensive lineman, making him just the second quarterback in NFL history to hit all four of those positions for touchdowns in a game.MORE: All told, Dallas totaled 497 yards of offense while going 10 of 15 on third down, while both the defense and special teams units scored touchdowns as well. The defense also had five sacks and two interceptions, one of which was from Trevon Diggs; with his 11th interception of the season, he ties
Buddy Johnson Jersey the Dallas franchise record with Everson Walls for most in a single season.The win was Dallas' fourth in a row, with games against Arizona and Philadelphia remaining to end the regular season. Washington, meanwhile, has lost three in a row, with contests against Philadelphia and New York looming.Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights throught this pivotal Week 16 NFC East matchup. Follow below for complete coverage:MORE: Cowboys vs. Washington score Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Cowboys21217756Washington070714Cowboys vs. Washington live updates, highlightsFinal: Dallas 56, Washington 1411:27 p.m.: The clock ticks down in Arlington, and the biggest rout of the year comes to a close. Dallas thoroughly handles Washington.11:18 p.m: TOUCHDOWN WASHINGTON. The Washington Football Team finds the end zone for the first time since the second quarter. This one's academic now, but the margin of victory does decrease a bit: Dallas 56. Washington 14, with 2:46 left in the game.11
Benny Snell Jr. Jersey :13 p.m.: Dallas punts it away as Washington takes over at its 35. After a few plays, WFT cro ses midfield and is at the Dallas 39 now.11:07 p.m.: As Dallas takes back over on offense, some interesting historical context about their performance so far tonight:: score 50+ points in any game for 1st time since Super Bowl XXVII (when they scored 52 vs Bills) and for 1st time in a regular season game since Week 13 of 1980 (when they scored 51 vs Seahawks) Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) 11:03 p.m.: Washington punts it away yet again and this one is downed at the 1-yard line, where Dallas takes over.11:00 p.m.: Kyle Allen comes in to relieve Taylor Heinicke at quarterback for Washington.10:56 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN DALLAS. Malik Turner caps off his impre sive 61-yard catch with a 9-yard touchdown, and Dallas continues to pour it on here just two plays into the fourth quarter. Dallas 56, Washington 7 with 14:16 left in the game.56 points. : on NBC: NFL (@NFL) End third quarter: Dallas 49, Washington 710:51 p.m.: Cooper Rush hits Malik Turner for 61 yards, and Dallas is now down all the way to the Washington 14 as the third quarter draws to a close.Malik Turner goes 61 on this impre sive catch and run : on NBC: NFL (@NFL) 10:49 p.m.: Washington is able to cro s midfield and even gets to the Dallas 21, but turns it over on downs. With 2:15 left in the quarter, Dallas takes over and Cooper Rush comes in to relieve Dak Prescott at quarterback.10:39 p.m.: DALLAS TOUCHDOWN. Washington tries to punt it away out of the end zone
T.J. Watt Jersey , but it's blocked, recovered by Dallas and taken in for the score. Dallas 49, Washington 7 with 6:06 left in the third.PUNT BLOCK TD. lead 49-7. : on NBC: NFL (@NFL) 10:35 p.m.: Heinicke is sacked for a lo s of 8. It's now second-and-18 from the Washington 7 for the Football Team.10:32 p.m.: Dallas punts it away now as the Cowboys get up to their 23 but
Christian Kuntz Jersey can't capitalize. Washington takes over at its 15 following a 62-yard punt.10:30 p.m.: Backed up at their own 6, Dallas converts on third-and-2 for 6 yards and the Cowboys are up to their 20 now.10:27 p.m.: The two teams trade three-and-outs as Washington punts it away and Dallas takes over at its own 6.10:22 p.m.: On third-and-17, Dallas punts it away for the first time since its opening drive. Washington takes back over from its own 30.10:17 p.m.: The Washington Football Team's opening third quarter drive stalls, as it quickly go three-and-out after failing to move the ball at all. Dallas takes over at its 22.10:15 p.m.: Washington gets the ball to start the second half and it's a touchback. The ball comes out to the 25.Halftime: Dallas 42, Washington 79:58 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN DALLAS. Prescott hits Amari Cooper for 13 yards and the score as Dallas' rout continues. Dallas 42, Washington 7 with five seconds left in the half..'s FOURTH TD pa s of the first half! : on NBC: NFL (@NFL) 9:55 p.m.: Dallas converts on fourth-and-2 as he finds Schultz again for 13 yards to the Washington 27. An unnce sary roughne s penalty against Washington moves Dallas up to the 14.9:51 p.m.: On third-and-10, Dallas converts as Prescott hits tight end Dalton Schultz for 11 yards and a conversion.9:47 p.m.: On third-and-9, Heinicke heaves it downfield to Terry McLaurin, who was looking for a PI call. He won't get it, considering his and Diggs' feet merely got tangled. Washington instead punts it away, and the Cowboys take over at their 11.9:39 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN DALLAS. The Cowboys' timeout pays off, as offensive lineman Terence Steele is reported as an eligible receiver and comes up with the 1-yard touchdown. Dallas 35, Washington 7 with 2:31 left in the second.EVERY BIG MAN TD IS BIGGER IN TEXAS! : on NBC: NFL (@NFL) 9:37 p.m.: Dallas looking at third-and-goal now with 2:35 left up 28-7.9:31 p.m.: Back-to-back runs with Tony Pollard for 9 and 4 yards are followed up by
Joe Greene Jersey a 25-yard pa s from Prescott to Lamb down to the Washington 42. Prescott up over 200 yards already in the first half.9:27 p.m.: Washington is set to
