Dwayne Harris kick returns, big turnover from defence carry Cowboys past Redskins, RG3 31-16

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Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) escapes tackles by Dallas Cowboys\' Orlando Scandrick (32) and Barry Church (42) as Morris heads to the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

ARLINGTON, Texas – Dwayne Harris returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown and set up another score with a 90-yard kickoff return as the Dallas Cowboys handed Robert Griffin III his first loss in his home state with a 31-16 victory against the Washington Redskins on Sunday night.

Tony Romo had just 170 yards passing a week after getting 506 in a wild 51-48 loss to Denver.

That’s because Harris had 222 total return yards and Kyle Wilber forced and recovered a fumble on a sack of Griffin that left the Cowboys needing just 3 yards for a clinching score in the fourth quarter.

The Cowboys (3-3) gave owner Jerry Jones a win on his 71st birthday.

Dallas kept the defending NFC East champ Redskins (1-4) from building any momentum after a win and a bye following an 0-3 start.

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