The Washington Commanders need to move past the heartbreaking loss on Monday night and prepare for an NFC East showdown against the Dallas Cowboys.

You can make the argument that this is a must-win for the Commanders with the NFC loaded with playoff-caliber teams. The Commanders might have to fight for the NFC East title at this point. We’ve seen this team not play well on the road this season, and the Cowboys will provide problems for this defense.

Here’s a look at how to watch the Commanders vs Cowboys matchup, and if it’ll be available in your area.

Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys

When: Sunday, October 19th, 2025 @ 4:25 p.m ET

Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

NFL Week 7 broadcast map

A majority of the country will be watching the Commanders and Cowboys matchup, except for the NFC North states getting the Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals game.

How will Commanders respond?

This game will show us what team the Commanders are after getting punched in the mouth on Monday night against the Chicago Bears. We’ve heard players in the locker room after the game talk about how they have to learn from the loss and move forward, and we get to see that on Sunday.

The Cowboys have the best offense in the league, and we’ve seen the Commanders’ defense fold time and time again. This is also a chance for Jayden Daniels to bounce back after having two turnovers against the Bears and a fumble that cost them the game.

Washington Commanders’ 2025 schedule

• Week 1 (Sept. 8): vs New York Giants (WIN 21-6)
  Week 2 (Sept. 11) @ Green Bay Packers TNF (LOSS 27-18)
  Week 3 (Sept. 21) vs Las Vegas Raiders (WIN 41-24)
  Week 4 (Sept. 28) @ Atlanta Falcons (LOSS 34-27)
  Week 5 (Oct. 5) @ Los Angeles Chargers (WIN 27-10)
  Week 6 (Oct. 13) vs Chicago Bears MNF (LOSS 25-24)
  Week 7 (Oct. 19) @ Dallas Cowboys
  Week 8 (Oct. 27) @ Kansas City Chiefs (Monday Night Football)
  Week 9 (Nov. 2) vs Seattle Seahawks (Sunday Night Football)
  Week 10 (Nov. 9) vs Detroit Lions
  Week 11 (Nov. 16) @ Miami Dolphins (in Madrid, Spain)
  Week 12 (Nov. 30) vs Denver Broncos (Sunday Night Football)
  Week 13 (Dec. 7) @ Minnesota Vikings
  Week 14 (Dec. 14) @ New York Giants
  Week 15 (Dec. 20) vs Philadelphia Eagles
  Week 16 (Dec. 25) vs Dallas Cowboys (Christmas Day)
  Week 17 (Jan. 4) @ Philadelphia Eagles (TBD)

Washington Commanders News

The Commanders are hoping to land more help for Jayden Daniels with former first-round pick visiting on Wednesday

The Commanders could get a big win if this player reaches his potential.

Josh Taylor