Where to watch the Washington Commanders, other NFL games: Week 12

Commanders vs Cowboys game notes

The Washington Commanders (7-3) will face the Dallas Cowboys (3-7) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on FOX.

When Dan Quinn left the Dallas Cowboys after three years as their defensive coordinator to coach the Washington Commanders, it looked as if he was leaving a perennial playoff contender for a rebuilding project.

Instead, Quinn’s Commanders are in the thick of the playoff race even after consecutive losses provided something of a speed bump, while the Cowboys’ season has fallen apart. Dallas (3-7) visits Washington (7-4) on Sunday in a franchise role reversal for the NFC East rivals.

"For me and for the guys, man, it’s Washington-Dallas Week, let’s get down," Quinn said. "I don’t make one (game) too often bigger than another. I just think they’re all really important, and we absolutely go after it as hard as we can."

Quinn, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. and a handful of former Dallas players have been part of Washington’s turnaround, including pass rusher Dante Fowler, defensive end Dorance Armstrong, center Tyler Biadasz and receiver Noah Brown, who famously caught rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary toss for the game-winning touchdown last month to beat Chicago.

Armstrong has followed the Cowboys’ downfall since leaving in free agency, saying simply, "It’s not good." And that was before a piece of their stadium’s roof fell Monday night before their fifth consecutive loss, a 34-10 blowout by Houston.

Injuries, including starting QB Dak Prescott’s torn hamstring that led to season-ending surgery, have been the backdrop for Dallas’ forgettable year. Coach Mike McCarthy, who’s approaching the end of his contract and possibly his tenure, said he and his staff are "going to stay the course" and play who’s available.

That means Cooper Rush again getting the nod in place of Prescott, though McCarthy said a package of plays could open up to get 2021 No. 3 pick Trey Lance into the game.

"Cooper’s been there for a little minute, so he knows the system really good," said Fowler, who leads the Commanders with 8 1/2 sacks. "Trey Lance is really good with his legs, and he’s a dynamic quarterback, as well. You don’t want to go out there half-stepping against those guys because they do play good football, as well."

The Commanders have played far better football than the Cowboys so far this season, so much that the home team is a 10 1/2-point favorite on BetMGM Sportsbook. Washington has never been more than a nine-point favorite against Dallas in any game going back to at least 2003, according to BetMGM.

The Cowboys could get a bit of a spark with the anticipated return of receiver Brandin Cooks, who has seen way too much sorrow around him since he last played in Week 4.

"Get guys playing at a high level, playing fun, playing free, and having a great time out there," Cooks said. "That’s what I’m not seeing right now. I think we can go out there and be more joyful in our process."

There’s plenty of joy in Washington, with the playoffs still on the line, unlike Dallas.

"It’s definitely cool to be in that type of position rather than being on the other side," Fowler said. "Just cool to see what Coach Quinn has just done since he came here with this team and getting a group of guys to come together and play as one."

FOX Sports' NFL power rankings 

The NFL season is flying by as we enter Week 12 as the race for the postseason heats up. 

There are no longer any undefeated teams in the league after Kansas City fell from the ranks of the unbeaten last weekend, which altered their spot in this week’s FOX Sports power rankings. 

One of the key games this week features the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Green Bay Packers in a rematch of an NFC playoff thriller last year.

Here’s a look at the rest of the NFL schedule and how to stream NFL games on FOX.

America’s Game of the Week

Familiar foes meet when the San Francisco 49ers travel face off against the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field. Last year, the Niners sent Green Bay packing when they defeated them in the NFC playoffs. 

Now, the Packers have a chance to return the favor by beating the 49ers, a team that’s struggling and fighting to stay afloat in the NFC West division and trying to stay alive in the NFC playoff picture. 

Green Bay has a lot at stake too, as they try to maintain their playoff spot while trying to keep pace with the Detroit Lions in the NFC North. 

The 49ers are currently an early road favorite to beat Green Bay, per FOX Sports. 

Week 12 NFL game schedule & networks

Thursday, Nov. 21

• Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns: 8:15 p.m. ET (Amazon)

Sunday, Nov. 24

• Kansas City Chiefs at Carolina Panthers: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
• New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders: 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
• San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers: 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks: 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Philadelphia Eagles at L.A. Rams: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)

Monday, Nov. 25

• Baltimore Ravens at L.A. Chargers: 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)

How to watch the NFL on FOX

You can use an over-the-air antenna to pick up your local station’s broadcast for free, or watch NFL games through any number of partner providers, such as cable companies, satellite TV packages, or subscription streaming platforms like NFL+, Hulu, Sling, Fubo, YouTube TV, and others.

Games on FOX can also be streamed on FOXSports.com or the FOX Sports App, though you may have to provide your cable company or streaming subscription details.

Before all the games kick off, you can catch FOX NFL Sunday starting at 12 p.m. ET on FOX stations. Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Jimmy Johnson, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, and Jay Glazer will break down each week’s matchup and talk to key players and coaches.

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