The Dallas Cowboys are in the middle of a head coach search for the first time since 2020, and just the second time in the past 15 years. Out is Mike McCarthy after Jerry Jones let his contract expire after five years.

Marcus Mariota threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin with 3 seconds left, lifting Washington to a 23-19 victory over the Dallas Cowboys and clinching the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs for the Commanders.

The Washington Commanders secured a 23-19 win against the Cowboys with a last-minute TD pass from Marcus Mariota.

Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy speaks with press after their loss to the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones speaks with the press after their loss to the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington.

Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) walks on the field before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images We've learned a lot about Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner this season.

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to their division rival to take away one of the biggest pieces to Washington's young QB's success

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) walks off the field as Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (18) joins the celebration after their game-winning touchdown in the closing seconds of the game at AT&T Stadium, January 5, 2025. Commanders ...

The Washington Commanders’ defense - and the Dallas Cowboys history - may loom large in the wild-card clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

How many possible "mysteries'' might be in store in the Cowboys coach search? Jerry Jones certainly likes playing that game. But now, via a source, we know he likes Kliff Kingsbury, too.

Upsets this weekend by the Rams and Commanders could put the NFC title game in Los Angeles next weekend, after the NFL moved an opening-round playoff game to Arizona.

Commanders fans, including the ones who are more well-known than most, are giddy about their team's success and bright future.