Cowboys-Redskins Facts and Trivia Questions
By Matt Cordon (kh). Filed in Trivia and Stats |
This is usually the day that I post questions waiting for answers, but the only question I would consider asking is what players are going to participate in Sunday’s game? We’ll find out soon enough.
In lieu of that, below are some trivia items about the Cowboys-Redskins rivalry.
1. Did you know . . .? Sports Illustrated in 2005 rated Cowboys-Redskins as the #1 rivalry in the N.F.L.
2. The Cowboys ended the 1996 season by traveling to Washington for the final game played at RFK Stadium. Dallas lost 37-10. Who scored the only touchdown for the Cowboys that day?
3a. In 1983, the Cowboys opened the season at Washington, coming from way behind to win 31-30. What was the score of the game at halftime?
3b: Which receiver caught two touchdown passes of more than 50 yards each?
3c: Who score the go-ahead touchdown with 2:25 remaining in the game?
4. Rocket Ismail caught the game-winning pass in overtime of the Cowboys’ 41-35 win on opening day of 1999. For which team did Ismail play during the 1998 season?
5. In 1971, the Cowboys shut out the Redskins 13-0 at Washington. Which former Green Bay receiver led both teams in receiving yards that game?
6. During which consecutive seasons did Dallas open at Washington, winning both games?
