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.

That never eventuated as Cooper Rush was given the starting role when Dak went down with a hamstring injury. So Lance was forced to be back up again until Week 18 in a 23-19 loss to the Washington Commanders.

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.

Lance played on two FCS championship teams at North Dakota State and was named the 2020 FCS Championship Game MVP, but he started only 17 games in his three years with the Bison. He finished his college career with a perfect 17-0 record, 2,947 yards passing, 30 touchdowns, and one interception. On the ground, Lance added 1,325 yards and 18 scores.

Here’s the latest narrative surrounding Lance’s shot to play in Week 18 against the Washington Commanders. | From @KDDrummondNFL

Despite starting longtime backup Cooper Rush in every game since quarterback Dak Prescott's season-ending injury (hamstring tear in Week 9 at the Falcons), the Dallas Cowboys made a change. Trey Lance,

Trey Lance is finally set to receive some significant regular-season reps when the Dallas Cowboys suit up for their season finale against the Washington Commanders.

Cowboys add three players to their roster including a former All-XFL cornerback. Talk of quarterback Trey Lance stating to heat up.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance had his first start of the year against the Washington Commanders in a 23-19 loss.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance is expected to get "significant snaps" for the first time this season against the Washington Commanders in Week

The Dallas Cowboys have added Will Grier to the 53-man roster ahead of the team's season finale against the Washington Commanders.

Cowboys limped over the finish line below 0.500. Now it's time to start rebuilding for a better result next year.