Dallas veteran linebacker Justin Durant would come up with a critical deflection on a Cousins’ quick pass to Redskins wide out Pierre Garcon, The stop and turnover on downs allowed the Cowboys offense to use up all of Washington’s timeouts on the following series.
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Two incompletions and a 1-yard run by Elliott forced a 22-yard field goal by Dan Bailey for a 3-0 lead.
Morris was hoping to become the every down back in Dallas and not have to platoon but low and behold the Cowboys took Ezekiel Elliott with their first round pick and right now it’s a two headed monster in the backfield.
Last season, his first chance to start 16 games after sitting behind Robert Griffin III for three years, Cousins set an National Football League record for completion percentage at home, set a team record with 4,166 yards passing and cut down on his propensity for picks, totalling 29 TDs and 11 interceptions. I mean, if the Redskins wanted that kind of back, they probably would have kept Alfred Morris. Unlike last week, Prescott saved his best for the fourth quarter, when he was a ideal 7-of-7 including marching the Cowboys on an 80-plus yard scoring drive late, capped by Alfred Morris’ game-winning scoring plunge.
There should be a little bit of panic in Washington over the defending NFC East champions.
The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins kicks off at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time.
Prescott and the Cowboys faced questions all week about WR Dez Bryant catching just one pass – Prescott’s first regular-season throw – on five targets. Redskins right tackle Morgan Moses threw his helmet on the sideline.
The Cowboys, though, would be able to get into Washington territory less than two minutes into the opening drive. The end zone interception he threw to Barry Church was probably the difference in the game. The odds makers have Washington as the favorites by a field goal and expect that to be fairly accurate. It put the Cowboys up 20-17. But there was one big problem: The football traveled about 8 yards, not the required 10. Washington settled for field goals on both of those possessions, which began at the Cowboys 38 and 34, respectively. In rushing, Matt Jones posted 24 yards in seven carries while Chris Thompson had 23 yards and a TD in four runs. The first was a post route by Jamison Crowder that sprung the slot receiver wide open, but Cousins said he “led him more up the field” than the route angle intended. Cousins had another overthrow later in the half that could have been a touchdown for Desean Jackson.
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Morris’ friendly persona and passionate commitment to local charities helped him win over Washington’s fan base. Before turning to address the media, Norman stared into his locker, sighed several times and talked with a club employee twice.
