Wide receiver James Thrash #83 of the Washington Redskins celebrates his pass reception touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at Texas Stadium on September 28, 2008 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
IRVING, Texas- The Washington Redskins eked out a solid victory 26-24, against the hated Dallas Cowboys in the final regular season game to be played in this heated rivalry at famed Texas Stadium.
The capacity crowd of over 61,000 was treated to a solid game defensively from Dallas but the their explosive offense was uncharacteristically sluggish and pedestrian scoring less than 27 points for the first time this season. Unfortunately, for Tony Romo seven was not a lucky number today, as he needlessly threw another interception. This time the faux pas came late in the second half with his team driving to take the lead. The turnover ultimately spelled doom for the Cowboys.
Dallas defensive coordinator Brian Stewart and secondary coach Dave Campo had no plan to stop Santana Moss as the Redskins receiver again torched the Dallas secondary for 145 yards. Jason Campbell also had a good game going 20-31 passing for 231 yards and two touchdowns while eluding pressure from the Dallas defensive ends.
However, in heroic fashion Romo would rally the Cowboys back in the final moments to get them within two points of the lead. But, after a failed onside kick attempt floated through the arms of Dallas receiver Sam Hurd on the ensuing kick off, the Redskins only had to assume the victory formation to secure the win as Dallas watched helplessly with no timeouts.
Now, what? Dropped from the ranks of the unbeaten Dallas (3-1) is left to ponder what they have to do to get their swagger back. Rebounding from a tough back of the alley loss in the NFC East is never easy. However, their upcoming schedule of Bengals, Cardinals, and Rams should allow them adequate time to correct their early season offensive mistakes before they face the defending Superbowl champion Giants in New York.
The Dallas Cowboys now have to find a way to re-invent themselves and get back on the right course quickly if they want to end their season in Tampa Bay hoisting the Lombardi trophy.
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