After three slow quarters, the NFC East rivalry came to life.
The Dallas Cowboys scored a 99-yard touchdown and the Washington Commanders scored an 86-yard touchdown in the final three minutes of what became an out-of-control fourth quarter.
Ultimately, the Cowboys snapped a five-game losing streak with the 34-26 win, improving to 4-7 as the Commanders fell to 7-5 with their third consecutive loss.
But before any of those outcomes were assured, there was a wild fourth quarter.
Let’s break it down.
Momentum began to spike when the Cowboys defense tapped into the takeaway skills now-Commanders coach Dan Quinn had taught them during Quinn’s prior three years as their defensive coordinator.