Dak Prescott stands alone in the Dallas Cowboys’ record books.
In Sunday’s 37-20 win over the rival Washington Commanders, the quarterback fired four touchdown passes to overtake Tony Romo as the franchise’s all-time leader in touchdown passes.
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Prescott seized the record late in the fourth quarter when he found wide receiver CeeDee Lamb deep down the right sideline for a 24-yard score to seal the win. That marked the 249th touchdown throw of his 11-year career, spent entirely with the Cowboys.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Week 2 of the NFL season delivered thrilling finishes, breakout performances and game-changing plays. See the best highlights from Sunday’s action.
Above, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) catches a pass in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 20, 2026.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Week 2 of the NFL season delivered thrilling finishes, breakout performances and game-changing plays. See the best highlights from Sunday’s action.
Above, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) catches a pass in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 20, 2026.
(Jamie Sabau, Imagn Images)
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after scoring a touchdown with Lamar Jackson #8 against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
(Patrick Smith, Getty Images)
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Ja’marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a touchdown pass against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of the game at NRG Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Garrett Wilson #5 of the New York Jets celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on September 20, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sept. 20, 2026.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 20, 2026.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of the game at Nissan Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Ja’marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after scoring a touch down against the Houston Texans during the third quarter of the game at NRG Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Michael Hoecht #55 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after sacking Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
(Bryan M. Bennett, Getty Images)
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Travis Etienne #3 of the New Orleans Saints scores a two point conversion against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter of a game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts #1 react during the national anthem prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Treveyon Henderson #32 of the New England Patriots celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers with teammate Mack Hollins #13 during the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Treveyon Henderson #32 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of the game at Nissan Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Roquan Smith #0 of the Baltimore Ravens tackles Juwan Johnson #83 of the New Orleans Saints short of the end zone in the fourth quarter of a game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Darren Waller #88 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Byron Murphy Jr. #7 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after a play with Isaiah Rodgers #2 against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter of the game at Soldier Field on September 20, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Julian Blackmon #23 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammates after an interception against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter of a game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown reception against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with Bryce Young #9 after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Tyler Shough #6 and head coach Kellen Moore of the New Orleans Saints hug late in the fourth quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Aaron Jones Sr. #33 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter of the game at Soldier Field on September 20, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Dawson Knox #88 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills scrambles against the Detroit Lions during the second quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
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NFL Week 2 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
James Cook III #4 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
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Prescott tied Romo’s mark in the third quarter when he found tight end Jake Ferguson for a 12-yard score.
Prescott finished with 279 yards on 26-of-31 passing.
Prescott had already surpassed Romo as the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards, seizing first place last November in a win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Since taking over for Romo as a rookie when the veteran quarterback suffered a compression fracture in his back during a preseason game, Prescott has long been linked to his predecessor. Now, however, his place as the franchise’s most prolific passer is secure.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dak Prescott overtakes Tony Romo as Cowboys’ leader in career TD passes
