Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 5 · Texas Stadium
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The Dallas Cowboys beat Washington 9–7 at home at Texas Stadium in Week 5 of the 2001 regular season on October 15, 2001. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The 16 combined points were the fewest in any game of Week 5.
The result moved the Cowboys to 1–4 and dropped Washington to 0–5. It was Washington’s fifth straight loss. Washington finished 2001 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Cowboys finished 2001 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Dallas Cowboys won 32–13 on December 10, 2000. When they met again, the Dallas Cowboys won 20–14 on December 2, 2001.
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 5–0 after meeting No. 5 since 1999 Full series history
The defensive lineman will miss at least four games, and a beat reporter expects the absence to run longer. New York called up Dalen Cambre and Trace Ford for Sunday.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Todd Bowles put the Pro Bowl safety's absence at two to four weeks, which takes him out of Thursday night's game in Dallas as Tampa Bay tries to avoid an 0–5 start.
