Whenever the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins meet up, it is always an important match-up and with quarterback Tony Romo plagued by a rib injury, no one knew if he would last. The 101st overall meeting between the two divison rivals would become a defensive brawl like no other and both offensive lines found it difficult to protect their quarterback. The Redskins scored first with an early first quarter field goal, but their divison rival would respond later in the quarter. The Dallas D came alive as they intercepted a Rex Grossman pass, caused a three-and-out, and blocked a Washington field goal in setting up Dallas' first lead in the game. By halftime, the score was once again tied, this time at nine. This was the second time in NFL history that two teams were tied at nine at the game's thirty minute mark.
As the second half began, the Cowboys received the second half kickoff and were determined to take yet another lead. The drive began as a successful drive, but an overthrown pass by Tony Romo in Washington territory was intercepted by cornerback Kevin Barnes, giving Washington their first second half possession. Quarterback Rex Grossman led the team down the field and scored the game's first touchdown with four minutes remaining in the third. Although down, Dallas was determined to match Washington's score, scoring three field goals in their final four possessions. Two late stops by the Dallas defense and a last minute fumble by Grossman confirmed the Cowboys' victory. Dallas finished off Washington 18-16, with Kicker Dan Bailey setting a Cowboys' rookie record for most field goals made in a game. The Cowboys return home next Sunday as they host the 3-0 Detroit Lions at Cowboys Stadium.
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