Cowboys Dominate Redskins 44-17 In Regular Season Finale
The Cowboys prepped for the playoffs Sunday with a 44-17 win over the Washington Redskins, with DeMarco Murray and Dez Bryant breaking a pair of prestigious franchise records along the way.
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The Cowboys prepped for the playoffs Sunday with a 44-17 win over the Washington Redskins, with DeMarco Murray and Dez Bryant breaking a pair of prestigious franchise records along the way.
The Dallas Cowboys are likely to earn the No. 3 seed in the NFC, giving the team a home game in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. However, earning a first-round bye is still a possibility.
Dallas linebacker Rolando McClain will miss the Cowboys' game Sunday at Washington because of an illness, capping a tumultuous week that included a fire destroying his $1.5 million home in Alabama.
Robert Griffin III is listed as probable for the Washington Redskins' season finale after taking part in a full practice.
Regardless of the outcome on Sunday in Washington, the Dallas Cowboys appear to be locked into the NFC's No. 3 seed heading into the playoffs.
Saying the word 'Redskins' on the air isn't obscene or profane -- at least not according to the Federal Communications Commission.
Two NFC East teams going in different directions will face off on Saturday, but there is still a lot to prove. The Philadelphia Eagles need to make sure they earn a spot in the playoffs. The Washington Redskins have a quarterback controversy that is getting more confusing each week. Steve Beuerlein of CBS Sports spoke on the game and troubles facing both teams.
The Redskins will start Colt McCoy over Robert Griffin III on Sunday against the Colts, the latest development in a stunning slide for the 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
While the Dallas Cowboys sat idly on their couches at home during the bye week, a lot happened around the NFL. If you're a Cowboys fan -- a lot of good things.
From players to referees to fans, everyone is getting in on the Week 9 action...but maybe not in the way they imagined. Here's 5 people who were in the right (or wrong) place at the right time...
You're mad. You're upset. You're now indifferent. Either way you feel something about the Cowboys 20-17 OT loss to the Redskins.
The Dallas loss means no enjoyment this week, the entire game a pain in the back for fans nearly on the same level as it was for Tony Romo, who needed an injection to survive it.
Colt McCoy directed Washington to Kai Forbath's 40-yard field goal in overtime and Dallas was unable to answer after Tony Romo returned from an apparent injury.
Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III has been ruled inactive for the Monday night match-up against the Dallas Cowboys clearing the way for Colt McCoy to to lead the Redskins on his return to Texas.
As waves of blue and red march toward AT&T Stadium—for most, all that matters is the tension on the field. But, for a crowd of two dozen or so Native American protestors, the battle is about something bigger.
Will DeMarco Murray rush for over 100 yards for an 8th straight game? Will the Cowboys move to 7-1? Vote here!
The former star for the Texas Longhorns will start Monday night against the Cowboys if the Redskins decide that Robert Griffin III needs another week off.
Even as the Cowboys are playing like one of the top teams in football, Monday night's game will be the least expensive Cowboys tickets of the season on the secondary market.
Jason Hatcher didn't know the hate in the Cowboys-Redskins rivalry until he switched to Washington's side. Allow him to explain.
Jay Gruden pulled a veteran move Thursday, saying he won't absolutely, positively rule out Robert Griffin III's return for Monday night against Dallas until just before kickoff.
Redskins coach Jay Gruden says Robert Griffin III is a "wild card" who still has a chance to start Monday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
When asked about his contract, Dallas Cowboys head coach said he doesn't want to talk about it because he is just interested in winning games right now.
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder has vowed never to change the name of his franchise despite facing increasing pressure to do so. Jerry Jones doesn't think he should have to.
Redskins coach Jay Gruden says that unless Robert Griffin III is 100 percent ready to return from injury, Colt McCoy will start at quarterback against the Dallas Cowboys next Monday night.
These NFL teams are playing for the right to dream about one player who, once drafted, will deliver them to the Promised Land next season.
