Bland only began the season as the starting cornerback after All-Pro Trevon Diggs tore his ACL.
DaRon Bland set the NFL single-season record for interception returns for a touchdown with his fifth on Thanksgiving Day.
The Cowboys' victory over the Commanders was also marked by a notable performance from quarterback Dak Prescott, who threw for 331 yards and four touchdowns.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland has made NFL history by setting the single-season record for interception returns for a touchdown, also known as pick-sixes. Bland achieved this feat during a Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Commanders, marking his fifth pick-six of the season. The record was previously held by Eric Allen (1993), Jim Kearney (1972), and Ken Houston (1971). Bland's record-setting touchdown came after intercepting a pass from Washington's Sam Howell to Jahan Dotson, which he returned for a 63-yard touchdown.
Bland's achievement is even more remarkable considering he only began the season as the starting cornerback after All-Pro Trevon Diggs tore his ACL. His other pick-sixes this season came against the New York Giants, the New England Patriots, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Carolina Panthers. With this record, Bland has more defensive touchdowns than any other team this season, with the Indianapolis Colts coming in second with three.
The Cowboys' victory over the Commanders, with a score of 45-10, was also marked by a notable performance from quarterback Dak Prescott, who threw for 331 yards and four touchdowns. This victory moved the Cowboys to an 8-3 record, maintaining their position as the NFC's top wild-card team.