At AT&T Stadium on Sunday afternoon, the Dallas Cowboys faced their divisional rivals, a struggling Washington Redskins team, in a must-win game for a chance at the NFC East crown. After losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16, the Cowboys also needed the New York Giants to defeat the Birds in order to secure a path to the postseason.
After winning the pregame coin toss, the Cowboys elected to receive the kick. The assumption was Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott and crew wanted to make a statement. And they did … with an opening three-and-out.