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The Sean Taylor Blocked Field Goal Scoop And Run: An Oral History

On Nov. 5, 2006, the Redskins hosted the Cowboys at FedExField and pulled off one of the most remarkable, wackiest victories in franchise history. Ten years later, we look back to that incredible turn of events.

Sean Taylor was running the wrong way. It turned out he knew exactly what he was doing.

With the Redskins and Cowboys tied 19-19 and six seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Dallas kicker Mike Vanderjagt lined up a 35-yard field goal to win the game. Those in attendance were preparing to head home exhausted and extremely disappointed, about to witness the culmination of series that should have never been.