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Cowboys' First Loss Sets Rivalry Fire
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In a rain-soaked showdown at the Cotton Bowl on October 3, 1971, the Dallas Cowboys suffered their first loss of the season, falling 20-16 to the Washington Redskins in a gritty, defensive battle that ignited a legendary NFC East rivalry. With George Allen’s new regime hungry for wins, Washington’s victory over the defending champs gave them instant credibility. Though Dallas would rebound to win the division and their first Super Bowl, this game marked a turning point — and the last time they’d play at the Cotton Bowl before moving to Texas Stadium.
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