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'Dallas Week'
For Redskin fans, "Dallas Week" is always accompanied by a little anxiety, some anticipation and a lot of adrenaline. The Redskins and Cowboys have been regular opponents and bitter adversaries since 1960. They have experienced epic battles, nail-biting finishes and divisional and conference championships. Their rivalry over the years has come to be known as one of the greatest in sports. It's with that spirit that we offer articles about every game the two teams have ever played.

Through the Years

Get a decade-by-decade perspective on the Redskins-Cowboys rivalry.

1960-1969 | 1970-1979 | 1980-1989 | 1990-1997

Check out the 36 years of the Redskins-Cowboys rivalry through The Washington Post's eyes. Simply enter the player, year or score you are looking for.

Redskin Fans Will Always Remember...

Oct. 9, 1960: The Redskins beat the Cowboys, 26-14, in their first meeting ever.

Dec. 17, 1961: Dick James scores four touchdowns as Redskins top Cowboys, 34-24.

Nov. 28, 1965: Redskins win, 34-31, after trailing by 21.

Oct. 8, 1973: Safety Ken Houston stops running back Walt Garrison at the one-yard line late in the game to preserve a 14-7 Redskins' victory.

Jan. 22, 1983: The Redskins wallop the Cowboys, 31-17, in the NFC Championship, to advance to Super Bowl XVII.

Sept. 6, 1993: In Richie Petitbon's coaching debut, the Redskins stomp the Cowboys, 35-16, on Monday night.