Cowboys at Redskins - Stars and trivia
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins - Fedex Field - Sunday, 18 December, 1615 EST on FOX/ 2115 GMT on Sky Sports Xtra
Santana Moss #89, WR, Redskins
Moss, a free agent signing from the Jets this summer, made an explosive start to his career in the nation's capital, catching passes for more than 100 yards (the mark of a decent receiver) in four of his first six games but he has been nothing like as prolific since. With no other Redskin receiver considered a threat, defenses have begun double-teaming Moss and he has also struggled with a hamstring injury of late. Moss's second-biggest game of the year so far came in Washington's 14-13 victory over Dallas in September, when he scored twice on deep routes late in the game. If Washington find a way to get him open again, they could be successful.
Terry Glenn #83, WR, Cowboys
One of the famous wide receiver class of '96, the collegiate draft group that includes team-mate Keyshawn Johnson, infamous Eagle Terrell Owens and prolific Colt Marvin Harrison, Glenn has found a new home in Dallas after some tough times in New England and Green Bay. Always a deep threat, Glenn had found himself in Moss's position in mid-season as teams gave him extra notice, but coach Parcells found new ways to utilise his ability, gaining a rushing touchdown last weekend and also utilising the "flea-flicker", a trick play where the runner takes the ball from the quarterback but pulls up, throws it back to the QB who then finds his receiver deep and uncovered. Dallas tried it with Glenn against Washington in September and again against Kansas City last week, so don't expect that here, but be aware that the Dallas low-risk mentality is suspended when it comes to number 83.
Interesting trivia
This match pits the two teams reckoned to have the highest value in the league. Forbes magazine valued the Redskins at $1.1bn (£626.9m) at the end of last season with the Cowboys just behind on $923m, not a bad return for Jerry Jones, who bought the franchise for $150m in 1989. Bottom are the Arizona Cardinals, worth $552m.
The Redskins were initially founded as the Boston Braves in 1932, moving to Washington in 1937 when owner George Preston Marshall decided there he was never going to make enough money in Beantown.
The NFL has been known as the "No Fun League" since the mid-1980s, when it banned players from overly celebrating touchdowns. The ban was prompted by a complaint about the Redskins receivers known as the Fun Bunch. The complaint came from Cowboys head coach Tom Landry.
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Santana Moss #89, WR, Redskins
Moss, a free agent signing from the Jets this summer, made an explosive start to his career in the nation's capital, catching passes for more than 100 yards (the mark of a decent receiver) in four of his first six games but he has been nothing like as prolific since. With no other Redskin receiver considered a threat, defenses have begun double-teaming Moss and he has also struggled with a hamstring injury of late. Moss's second-biggest game of the year so far came in Washington's 14-13 victory over Dallas in September, when he scored twice on deep routes late in the game. If Washington find a way to get him open again, they could be successful.
Terry Glenn #83, WR, Cowboys
One of the famous wide receiver class of '96, the collegiate draft group that includes team-mate Keyshawn Johnson, infamous Eagle Terrell Owens and prolific Colt Marvin Harrison, Glenn has found a new home in Dallas after some tough times in New England and Green Bay. Always a deep threat, Glenn had found himself in Moss's position in mid-season as teams gave him extra notice, but coach Parcells found new ways to utilise his ability, gaining a rushing touchdown last weekend and also utilising the "flea-flicker", a trick play where the runner takes the ball from the quarterback but pulls up, throws it back to the QB who then finds his receiver deep and uncovered. Dallas tried it with Glenn against Washington in September and again against Kansas City last week, so don't expect that here, but be aware that the Dallas low-risk mentality is suspended when it comes to number 83.
Interesting trivia
This match pits the two teams reckoned to have the highest value in the league. Forbes magazine valued the Redskins at $1.1bn (£626.9m) at the end of last season with the Cowboys just behind on $923m, not a bad return for Jerry Jones, who bought the franchise for $150m in 1989. Bottom are the Arizona Cardinals, worth $552m.
The Redskins were initially founded as the Boston Braves in 1932, moving to Washington in 1937 when owner George Preston Marshall decided there he was never going to make enough money in Beantown.
The NFL has been known as the "No Fun League" since the mid-1980s, when it banned players from overly celebrating touchdowns. The ban was prompted by a complaint about the Redskins receivers known as the Fun Bunch. The complaint came from Cowboys head coach Tom Landry.
Click here for memorabilia!
NFLBriefing.com
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