And he did something very impressive for any Dallas quarterback going into Washington in leading the team on three scoring drives that went for more than three-quarters of the field.
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After taking a 20-17 lead in the third quarter, Dallas opted to try an onside kick – and recovered it. He also rushed the ball once for a 6-yard touchdown. Instead, Cousins fired late over the middle to Garcon and into the arms of Dallas Cowboys defensive back Barry Church. Durant had a crucial pass deflection that allowed Dallas to regain the lead in the fourth quarter.
At the end of the day, Dez Bryant provided the Dallas Cowboys with seven catches.
A crucial matchup against the New York Giants looms, as Washington tries to avoid digging a two-game hole in divisional play.
The Redskins took over at the Cowboys’ 48 and got as close as the 10 before settling for a field goal.
With Dallas trailing 23-20 and 10:35 remaining, Prescott completed 5-of-6 passes for 56 yards on the game’s deciding drive, which include a clutch 12-yard throw to receiver Cole Beasley on 3rd-and-11 at the Washington 24-yard line. Cassel wasn’t great. He was average and didn’t make mistakes, but that’s good enough when not pitted against the “You like that!” version of Kirk Cousins.
After suffering an embarrassing loss in week one of the National Football League season, the Washington Redskins looked to avenge their loss in week number two against the hated Dallas Cowboys.
Two plays later, former Redskins running back Alfred Morris powered his way into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown run.
The Cowboys secondary held Cousins to a single touchdown despite gaining 364 yards through the air, and reduced receiver DeSean Jackson to only 40 yards on the day. Washington got the ball back with 1:30 left and no timeouts. After early red-zone troubles, the Cowboys trusted their offensive line and gave the ball to Morris, who followed a key block from Zack Martin, into the end zone with 4:45 to play.
Washington chose to use the franchise tag worth almost $20 million on him this season rather than agreeing to a long-term deal, and as Cousins attempts to prove his worth again, he has one touchdown and three interceptions in a pair of losses. His two-game stats are just okay: 47-of-75 for 519 yards and an 83.1 passer rating.
Sure, Cousins was bad, but credit Dak Prescott for a sensational effort in propelling the Cowboys to 1-1. But there was one big problem: The football traveled about 8 yards, not the required 10. Dan Bailey made four field goals in the 19-16 victory, including the game-winner with 9 seconds left.
When it comes to the pass coverage of the Washington Redskins, one thing is certain; Josh Norman has been on point for two weeks.
In the fourth quarter the Redskins were clinging to a three-point lead and were in position to pad their lead. Kirk Cousins is back along with his veteran receiving corps though, and with the 22nd overall pick in the 2016 draft Washington also added TCU WR Josh Doctson.
If the Redskins’ fans are panicking, the players tried to put on a happy face after losing to a Cowboys squad that has rookies starting at quarterback (Dak Prescott) and running back (Ezekiel Elliott).
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The Cowboys used the turnover to regain the lead.
