Dallas Cowboys fall 38-31 to the Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving

The Washinton Redskins ended the Cowboys hopes of going to the playoffs during their Thanksgiving day game at Cowboys Stadium.

A young Dallas Cowboys fan cheers during player introductions before the start of a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) shake hands after a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) is unable to hold onto the ball for a touchdown as Washington Redskins free safety Madieu Williams (41) and defensive back Cedric Griffin (20) defend during the second half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) scores a touchdown as Washington Redskins strong safety DeJon Gomes (24) defends during the second half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

A Washington Redskins fan catches a ball tossed by Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) after he scored a touchdown during the first half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) celebrates after scoring a touch down during the first half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) holds onto the ball as he slides out of the end zone as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) defends during the first half a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. Moss scored on the play. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins (21) strips the ball out of Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) hands after he scored a touchdown during the first half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon WadeDallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett congratulates wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) after he scored a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) scores a touchdown as Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) defends during the second half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) gives instructions to teammate and tight end Jason Witten (82) during the second half of a NFL football game agains the Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett and quarterback Tony Romo (9) go over play during the second half a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon WadeDallas Cowboys strong safety Charlie Peprah (26) points skyward after intercepting Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III's (10), not pictured, pass during the second half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) looks for room against Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) during the second half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) is unable to catch a pass as Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) defends during the first half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. Wilson was flagged for pass interference on the play. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Tyrone Crawford (70) watches as teammate and defensive end Jason Hatcher (97) flaps his arms like a turkey after sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10), not pictured, during the first half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jason Hatcher (97) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during the first half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) looks for an open receiver during the first half of a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Fans hold up signs during the second half of a NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) and inside linebacker Dan Connor (52) bring down Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) during the second half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) catches a pass as Washington Redskins strong safety DeJon Gomes (24) defends during the second half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the Salvation Army Red Kettle halftime show during a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Country music singer Kenny Chesney performs during the Salvation Army Red Kettle halftime show during a NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Country music singer Kenny Chesney performs during the Salvation Army Red Kettle halftime show during a NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

The Dallas Cowboys defense piles onto of Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during the first half a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jason Hatcher (97) tries to bring down Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) during a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) forces Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) to fumble the ball as free safety Madieu Williams (41) looks on during the first half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Redskins would recover the ball on the play. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Washington Redskins wide receiver Aldrick Robinson (11) scores a touchdown unchallenged by the Dallas Cowboys defense during the first half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Washington Redskins wide receiver Aldrick Robinson (11) pulls in a pass during the first half of a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. Robinson would score on the play. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is unable to catch the pass as Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher (59) defends during the first half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) celebrates after sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during the first half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during the first half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

A Pepsi bubble hangs deflated from the ceiling as football fans watch the first half of a NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) is unable to catch a pass in the end zone as Washington Redskins strong safety DeJon Gomes (24) looks on during the first half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) cheers on the defense during the second half of a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) splashes water on his face after throwing an interception during the second half of a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) is unable to catch a low pass as Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) defends during the second half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56), nose tackle Barry Cofield (96) and defensive end Stephen Bowen (72) close in on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) during the second half of a NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) sits on the sidelines dejected as time runs out in the second half of a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Thursday, November 22, 2012. The Cowboys lost 38-31. Special/Brandon Wade