After the Washington Redskins claimed their second NFC East title in four seasons last Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys had zero implications on playoff scenarios.
But as the Redskins weighed health against momentum, they used a sprinkling of starters with backups in Sunday’s 43-23 victory at AT&T Stadium.
For the team’s three youngest wide receivers – Jamison Crowder, Ryan Grant and Rashad Ross – that meant an increase in playing time. And all three made the most of their opportunities.
On the Redskins’ second drive of the game, quarterback Kirk Cousins found Grant, who was playing in place of DeSean Jackson who was active but did not see action, for a five-yard touchdown in the corner of the end zone one play after the Michigan State product linked up with Crowder for a 44-yard gain.