At a Glance
The Washington Post
Monday, November 6, 2006; Pages E13-16
Safety Dance
The Cowboys allowed their second safety in the past three weeks when middle linebacker Lemar Marshall stopped running back Julius Jones in the end zone. Two weeks ago, former Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington raced untouched into the backfield and sacked quarterback Drew Bledsoe in the end zone for a safety in a 36-22 loss to the New York Giants. Hands Off
Washington's opening drive lasted 8 minutes 31 seconds and went for 78 yards, though 29 yards came on a pass interference call against Dallas cornerback Anthony Henry, who was flagged when he tangled with Redskins wide receiver Antwaan Randle El. Moments later, Randle El drew another defensive penalty when cornerback Terence Newman was flagged for holding. Clinton Portis was stopped on fourth down to end the drive. Dozing Off
Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens added to his infamous repertoire of touchdown celebrations, laying his head down on the football, as if he were sleeping on a pillow, after scoring on a four-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter. He was flagged 15 yards for taunting. Owens's end zone antics came in the wake of reports that he fell asleep at a team meeting this week. Next Up: Dallas Cowboys (3-2)
When: Sunday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m.Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
The Skinny: The Eagles entered their bye week having lost three in a row after a fast start. Injuries have been an issue, with WR Donte Stallworth missing a good portion of the season and RB Brian Westbrook nursing a lingering knee injury.
Cooley High
Redskins tight end Chris Cooley has caught a touchdown pass in each of the last three games. He had been shut out through Washington's first five games. Cooley led the Redskins yesterday with three catches for 66 yards, including his 18-yard touchdown reception from Mark Brunell to tie the game at 19 in the fourth. Cooley was open near the left sideline in the end zone and juggled the pass before securing it while going down. Love Them Cowboys
Mark Brunell continued his historically strong play against the Cowboys. Brunell has thrown 16 touchdowns compared to four interceptions in eight career games against Dallas. He has posted a passer rating of 94 or better in six of those games, including 102.1 in yesterday's victory. Brunell completed 14 of 23 passes for 192 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. Slipping Through His Hands
Redskins punter Derrick Frost almost pulled off a perfect kick in the fourth quarter. With 5 minutes 24 seconds to play, Frost sent a high punt toward the end zone. The ball hit at the 10-yard line and rolled slowly toward the 1-yard line, where Carlos Rogers waited to field it. But Rogers, one of the starting cornerbacks, bobbled the ball, and it went into the end zone for a touchback. Infractions
Dallas committed 11 penalties for 153 yards, including two pass interference calls of 29 and 48 yards and a taunting call against wide receiver Terrell Owens that irked Coach Bill Parcells. The Redskins committed five penalties for 41 yards, including a penalty-free fourth quarter. Washington penalties led to four Dallas first downs, while Cowboys penalties gave the Redskins just two first downs. 