Week 4 PostGame: Redskins 26 - Cowboys 24
Both teams showed their defensive strength early in the game. It was nothing short of an NFC East knock down fight with the Redskins emerging victorious.
1st Quarter -
Redskins first drive stalls after a false start penalty by Lorenzo Alexander, follwed by a dropped pass by Santana Moss. Cowboys first drive begins at their 10-yard line with a couple of first downs before they are forced to punt. Both teams continued to show high energy. But, defense set the tone.
On the Redskins third possession, the Cowboys entire defensive line met at the quarterback, Jason Campbell, for the second sack of the game. On the Cowboys ensuing drive, Patrick Crayton catches a long ball against Carlos Rogers to drive deep into the Redskins territory. On a subsequent play, Carlos Rogers is called for holding, which gave the Cowboys another set of downs. On the very next play, Tony Romo connects with Jason Witten for a touchdown down the middle over Marcus Washington.
Score: Cowboys, 0-7
2nd Quarter -
Redskins drive deep into the Cowboys territory. They finish the drive with a touchdown pass from Jason Campbell to James Thrash to tie the game.
After a short series and punt by the Cowboys, the Redskins drive inside the Cowboys five-yard line. On third-and-goal, Jason Campbell avoids the pass rush and throws a touchdown to Antwaan Randle-El to take the lead.
After another three-and-out series by the Cowboys, the Redskins open up their series with a long pass completion to Santana Moss from Jason Campbell placing the Redskins inside the Cowboys ten-yard line. On third-and-goal from the two-yard line, fail to convert and settle for a field-goal.
With under two minutes left in the first half of the game, the Cowboys drive the length of the field for a field-goal with five seconds remaining.
Score: Redskins, 17-10
3rd Quarter -
The Dallas Cowboys tie the game on their first series of the second half with a quick slant to Terrell Owens from Tony Romo.
On the Redskins next series, Clinton Portis rips a 31-yard run on third-down and two in order to keep the drive alive. After another big catch by Santana Moss, take the ball to the Cowboys 6-yard line. A touchdown run by Portis is negated by Casey Rabach, which put the Redskins all the way back to the 16-yard line. On third and goal, a touchdown pass by Jason Campbell is negated, once again by Casey Rabach. On third and goal, the Redskins fail to convert. They barely make the field goal.
The third quarter finishes with a nice interception by Chris “The Predator” Horton to give the ball back to the Redskins.
Score: Redskins, 20-17
4th Quarter -
Chris Cooley has two key catches to keep the Redskins drive alive. On third and four, at the Cowboys 15 yard line, Santana Moss can’t hold on to the rocket pass from Jason Campbell. Redskins kick a field goal to extend their lead.
After another strong defensive stand and subsequent punt by Dallas, the Redskins advance the ball down the field on the back of Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts. On third and two from the Cowboys 19 yard line, Ladell Betts gets another first down for the Redskins with less than five minutes left in the game.
After taking seven minutes off the clock, the Redskins extend their lead with a field goal by Shaun Suisham.
Cowboys take the ball at their 14 yard line and drive the length of the field for a touchdown pass from Tony Romo to Miles Austin. The Cowboys were unable to convert an onside kick. The Redskins kneel to run out the clock.
Score: Redskins, 26-24
Wrap-Up:
- Jason Campbell was 20/31 for 231 yards and two touchdowns. His QB rating was 108.4
- Clinton Portis rushed for 121 yards on 21 carries; almost six yards per carry.
- Santana Moss was the leading WR of the game. He had eight catches for 145 yards, but no touchdowns.
- Shaun Suisham was 4/4 on field goals. His longest was from 33 yards out.
- Durant Brooks punted very well. His average was over 46 yards, which includes a 60 yarder, and two punts inside the 20.
- Carlos Rogers led the team in tackles. The Redskins scored no sacks against Tony Romo.
- London Fletcher forced one fumble.
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