Sunday was the first time Lance saw significant snaps since landing in Dallas ahead of the 2023 season. In August 2023, the Cowboys sent a 2024 fourth-round draft pick to the 49ers for Lance. San Francisco originally selected the quarterback at No. 3 overall in 2021.

Trey Lance has started at quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys against the Washington Commanders. It's his first in the regular season since San Francisco’s third overall pick from the 2021 draft was still with the 49ers.

The timing of the decision seems odd considering Lance hasn't gotten a look in any of the Cowboys' previous games since they were eliminated from the playoff hunt, which makes you