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Washington at Dallas Cowboys

Final · Kickoff

2008 Regular season · Week 4 · 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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Washington beat Cowboys 26–24 in 2008 Week 4

Washington beat the Dallas Cowboys 26–24 on the road at Texas Stadium in Week 4 of the 2008 regular season on September 28, 2008. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.

The result moved Washington to 3–1 and dropped the Cowboys to 3–1. It was Washington’s third straight win. Washington finished 2008 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Cowboys finished 2008 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.

In their previous meeting, Washington won 27–6 on December 30, 2007. When they met again, the Dallas Cowboys won 14–10 on November 16, 2008.

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 13–6 after meeting No. 19 since 1999 Full series history

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