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Final · Kickoff

2002 Regular season · Week 13 · Texas Stadium

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Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.

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Cowboys beat Washington 27–20 in 2002 Week 13

The Dallas Cowboys beat Washington 27–20 at home at Texas Stadium in Week 13 of the 2002 regular season on November 28, 2002. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.

The result moved the Cowboys to 5–7 and dropped Washington to 5–7. Washington finished 2002 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Cowboys finished 2002 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.

In their previous meeting, the Dallas Cowboys won 20–14 on December 2, 2001. When they met again, Washington won 20–14 on December 29, 2002.

Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.

Series Cowboys lead the series 7–0 after meeting No. 7 since 1999 Full series history

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