Redskins Spoil Cowboys' Ring of Honor Induction Ceremony with Upset Victory

The Washington Redskins spoiled the party as the Dallas Cowboys inducted their three brightest offensive stars from the most recent Super Bowl era into the team's Ring of Honor. Mark Brunell fired two long touchdown passes to Santana Moss within 71 seconds to spark the Redskins to a 14-13 upset victory. The Redskins' win was their second in 16 meetings against the Cowboys, with both touchdowns coming on long-distance strikes.

Key Takeaways:

• The Redskins won their second game of the season with a 14-13 upset victory over the Cowboys.
• Mark Brunell threw two long touchdown passes to Santana Moss, including a game-winning 39-yard score with 3:46 remaining.
• The Redskins utilized a stingy defense to stay within striking distance and capitalized on clock mismanagement by the Cowboys.
• Brunell converted on a fourth-down pass, one snap after scrambling 25 yards on a third-and-27, to keep the drive alive.
• Drew Bledsoe threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Terry Glenn in the third quarter for the Cowboys' only touchdown.
• The Redskins' win was their first against the Cowboys since 2001.

Statistics:

• Number of minutes remaining in the game when Brunell threw the game-winning touchdown pass: 3:46
• Distance of Brunell's first touchdown pass to Moss: 39 yards
• Scramble yardage by Brunell on third-and-27: 25 yards
• Time used by the Cowboys on their ensuing possession after the Redskins scored: 50 seconds
• Number of games the Redskins have won in their last 16 meetings against the Cowboys: 2

Sources:

• "Redskins Spoil Cowboys' Ring of Honor Induction Ceremony with Upset Victory"
• US Presswire - PHOTO, B/W, Tim Heitman