Week 1: Redskins' victory holds up against the Cowboys

WEEK 1: REDSKINS 13, COWBOYS 7

Victory holds up

DeAngelo Hall returns a fumble 32 yards for a touchdown, and a holding penalty by Dallas on the last play of the game nullifies a touchdown and preserves the season-opening win for Washington.

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Michael Wilbon

Past teams would have lost

The Redskins didn¿t do anything to set the world afire on special teams and they lost the battles in time of possession and yards gained. But somehow, they found a way to win.

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Thomas Boswell

Exciting start to a new era

A new era for the Washington Redskins gets off to an exciting start as Coach Mike Shanahan and quarterback Donovan McNabb emerge with a dramatic win over the rival Cowboys.

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The Redskins win their first game under Mike Shanahan. View Photos

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