One year ago at this time, the Washington Football Team defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 41-16, on Thanksgiving Day en route to winning the NFC East in 2020.
Rookie running back Antonio Gibson rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns, while defensive end Montez Sweat had the play of the day with his tip and interception return for a touchdown.
For as thrilling as that performance was, it wasn’t Washington’s biggest Thanksgiving triumph over Dallas.
Does anyone remember 2012?
That was the season rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III put on a show, passing for 304 yards and four touchdowns, leading Washington to a 38-31 win over Tony Romo and the Cowboys. Washington would finish that season with seven consecutive victories and an NFC East championship.
While that game was nine years ago, it’s still remembered as the most fun season of owner Daniel Snyder’s otherwise forgettable 20+ seasons as Washington’s owner.
So, this Thanksgiving Day, we take a walk down memory lane by viewing some of the top photos from Washington’s win over Dallas from 2012.