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'Skins Steamroll Cowboys 27-6

Win clinches playoff slot for Washington

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 30, 2007 9:38 PM CST
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(Newser) – The Cowboys have already clinched their top seed, so today's blowout loss to the determined Redskins won't influence Dallas's playoff schedule. It may affect egos, however: the Cowboys managed a single rushing yard and Tony Romo threw for just 86 yards and a pick, AP reports. Washington, on the other hand, was on its game.

The Redskins amassed 354 yards, 244 of them off the arm of backup quarterback Tom Collins, who ended up going 23 for 31 on a slippery night. The last team to cement a post-season berth, Washington is gearing up to face Seattle next week. The Cowboys, who retain their home-field advantage during the playoffs, were playing without Terrell Owens and four other key starters.

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis lifts up his jersey to reveal a T-shirt with images of the late Redskins safety Sean Taylor on it, after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 in Landover, Md. The...
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis lifts up his jersey to reveal a T-shirt with images of the late Redskins safety Sean Taylor on it, after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys...   (Associated Press)
Washington Redskins London Fletcher (59) celebrates with the crowd after beating the Dallas Cowboys 27-6 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. The win gave the Redskins a spot in the NFL playoffs. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Washington Redskins London Fletcher (59) celebrates with the crowd after beating the Dallas Cowboys 27-6 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. The win gave the Redskins a spot in the...   (Associated Press)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss streaks into the end zone after scoring on a 42-yard pass play against the Dallas Cowboys at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. The Redskins won 27-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss streaks into the end zone after scoring on a 42-yard pass play against the Dallas Cowboys at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. The Redskins...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys kicker Nick Folk (6) misses a field goal against the Washington Redskins during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 in Landover, Md. Redskins Lorenzo Alexander (79) and Kedric Golston (64) defend. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Dallas Cowboys kicker Nick Folk (6) misses a field goal against the Washington Redskins during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 in Landover, Md. Redskins Lorenzo Alexander...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys running back Julius Jones (21) is stopped for no gain by Washington Redskins Anthony Montgomery (94), Marcus Washington (53) and London Fletcher (59) during the fourth quarter of their NFL game at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Dallas Cowboys running back Julius Jones (21) is stopped for no gain by Washington Redskins Anthony Montgomery (94), Marcus Washington (53) and London Fletcher (59) during the fourth quarter of their...   (Associated Press)
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