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2012 WAS-DAL Rivalry: Top Performers

Yesterday, we previewed the ‘Unsung Heroes’ or six players who we thought escaped the spotlight but deserved recognition for their clutch plays and big time performances in the two games versus Dallas.

Today, we’re looking at the ‘Top Performers’ or players who had, to say the least, incredible games against the rival Cowboys and players who were a big reason why the Redskins swept the season series and earned a playoff berth.

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Memorable Turkey Day Victory In Top-20

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The Washington Redskins were one of the most exciting draws during the 2012 season. With mounds of hype surrounding quarterback Robert Griffin III and the unknown factor that was Alfred Morris, excitement abound was in our Nation’s Capital.

No. 10 quickly transcended from lead man at Baylor to superstar in the NFL in minutes. 12 minutes to be exact via wide receiver Pierre Garcon’s 88-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown with the cameo debut of Griffining as the cherry on top.

Despite the fact that the Burgundy and Gold entered the bye week at 3-6 and dwelling at the cellar of the NFC East there was hope with seven games remaining, five of which were against NFC East foes.

While the Redskins 31-6 smackdown of the Eagles after the bye week was certainly unforgettable thanks to Griffin III’s perfect 158.3 quarterback rating, everyone waited in eager anticipation for their Turkey Day matchup with the Cowboys.

Insert the 20^th best game of the 2012 season.

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Thanksgiving Win Welcomes “Baby Griffin”

[Updated: 11:38 p.m.]

Thanksgiving is usually a time for family get-togethers, good laughs, and a belly full of food, but for one family there was a Texas-sized bet riding on the Redskins-Dallas game this past Turkey Day – the name of their unborn child.

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Griffin III Takes Home Galloping Gobbler

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Finally, after being in existence in some form for 23 years, the Galloping Gobbler is rightfully in Washington, D.C.

The Galloping Gobbler — or the Thanksgiving Day game MVP award handed out each year by Fox, CBS, NBC and the NFL Network — on Thursday was rightfully awarded to Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III.

Griffin III torched the Cowboys’ defense to the tune of 311 yards passing and four touchdowns in the Redskins’ 38-31 win, and in doing so, became the first Redskins player to ever take home the Galloping Gobbler.

Why was it so important for Griffin III to take this title? In the three Thanksgiving Day games played by the Redskins since the Galloping Gobbler era began in 1989, the award has gone to members of the Dallas Cowboys — and all three times, it went to a player very familiar to Washington fans.

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#WASvsDAL: Fourth Quarter Conclusions

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Happy Thanksgiving, Redskins fans.

Your team is escaping Cowboys Stadium tonight with a 38-31 win over the rival Dallas Cowboys in a game seen by millions on national TV.

It was certainly an interesting fourth quarter here in Jerry Land.

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#WASvsDAL: Third Quarter Thoughts

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The Dallas Cowboys got things started in the second half much like they did in the first half: with a field goal.

But with the Redskins bringing a 28-3 lead into the second half, field goals weren’t going to get the job done. They did get a huge 85-yard touchdown play in the third quarter, but the Redskins still hold a commanding lead.

Heading into the fourth quarter, the Redskins lead the Cowboys, 28-13.

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#WASvsDAL: Halftime Highlights

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#WASvsDAL: Halftime Summations

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The second quarter of today’s game between the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys began with a boom: a 68-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Robert Griffin III to wide receiver Aldrick Robinson. It was the third huge passing touchdown play by Griffin III in two weeks, as he also had two bombs last Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

It wasn’t the last of the Redskins’ fireworks this quarter.

At halftime, the Redskins lead the Cowboys, 28-3.

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#WASvsDAL: First Quarter Recollections

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The big Thanksgiving Day rivalry matchup is underway.

The Washington Redskins (4-6) and the Dallas Cowboys (5-5) are playing on national TV with tons on the line in NFC East play.

At the end of the first quarter, the Cowboys lead the Redskins, 3-0.

Here’s some key plays from each drive of the quarter:

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: ‘Skins Take The Field

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