Handing out labels following 'Skins' games. Today:A 26-24 win over Dallas...
WINNERS: Jim Zorn and Jason Campbell – Their success and growth are intrinsically linked, and, for both of them, this is their first win against Dallas. It came in Washington’s final game at Texas Stadium to boot, a victory fit for inclusion among the new classics.
To Zorn’s credit, they keep producing TD drives that seem to benefit from perfect—albeit unorthodox—playcalling. To Campbell’s credit, there were so many times where he evaded the rush to find secondary and even tertiary receivers for big gains. And, again, no turnovers. Let’s hope this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
The defense – Dallas had scored 96 points through three games, and Tom Jackson even compared them to the ‘07 Patriots on NFL Countdown. Then the 'Skins held them to 44 yards rushing and 24 points (seven of which came during garbage time). What an effort.
Chris Horton – His interception was a great play, and a huge factor in the outcome of this game. The seventh-round rookie is now starting and has three INTs and a fumble recovery through parts of four games.
Santana Moss – Had another All-Pro day (8 catches, 145 yards, repped 21), and has had a mighty fine quarter-season.
Clinton Portis – Six yards per carry, 135 total yards, and one curious TD celebration that was all for naught (thanks, Rabach!).
The Dirtbags – Dominated Dallas’ defensive line every which way and helped to lead time of possession by 16 minutes.
Antwaan Randle El – Actually had some positive-yardage punt returns. Also caught a TD.
Shawn Springs – Was all over T.O., who was mostly a non-factor. As soon as he came out, Dallas immediately went after Rogers.
James Thrash — Always good to see a seldom-used guy catch a TD pass.
London Fletcher – Forced a fumble that caused a 3rd-and-14, then a punt.
Durant Brooks – Solid (on punts and holds), and boomed a 60-yarder.
'Skins fans in Dallas – Every time Cooley caught one you could hear “COOOOOL” loud and clear.
LOSERS: Joe Buck & Troy Aikman – Buck needs to go, and Aikman needs to stay away from Dallas games, because, regardless of how objective he tries to be, he’s not objective. And nice puff piece on Jay Novacek. What the hell was that? Where’s our Clint Didier feature?
Lorenzo Alexander – Brought in as the sixth lineman on 3rd-and-1 on the opening drive, only to false start. 'Skins failed to convert, punted.
Carlos Rogers – Committed a needless defensive holding on a third-down Romo throwaway that gave Dallas a first. Next play: TD to Witten.
Marcus Washington – Was outmatched in man coverage on Witten’s TD, and Aikman later called him out for losing a step.
Danny Smith – Why the short, pop-up kickoff to start the 2nd half? Dallas started on the 42, and scored real quick.
Casey Rabach – Brought not one but two touchdowns back with penalties...In the same series.
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