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Game balls from Cowboys’ 44-17 win over Redskins


Dallas Cowboys defensive end Anthony Spencer (93) celebrates his touchdown after returning a fumble by Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III during the second half Sunday.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Anthony Spencer (93) celebrates his touchdown after returning a fumble by Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III during the second half Sunday. AP

Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray: Murray broke Emmitt Smith’s single-season rushing record while rushing for 100 yards on 20 carries. He moved past Smith’s mark of 1,773, set in 1995. Murray finishes the season with 1,845. He broke the record on a 32-yard run in the first quarter. It was his 12th 100-yard rushing game, another team record.

Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant: Bryant had two first-quarter touchdown catches to give him 16 on the season, breaking the mark of 15 set by Terrell Owens in 2007. He had three catches for 94 yards in the opening quarter, including scoring catches of 65 and 23 yards. He finished with four catches for 99 yards.

Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo: Romo completed 22 of 34 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. His passer rating was 100.

Cowboys linebacker Bruce Carter: Carter led the team in tackles with 11, had two interceptions, two passes defensed and one tackle for loss.

Cowboys defensive line: Jeremy Mincey, Terrell McClain and George Selvie had sacks. Anthony Spencer returned a fumble for a touchdown. Nick Hayden had six tackles, and Tyrone Crawford had three tackles and a hurry.

This story was originally published December 28, 2014 at 7:51 PM with the headline "Game balls from Cowboys’ 44-17 win over Redskins."

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