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30 greatest NFL rivalries of all-time

By Josh Criswell

Aug 15, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; General view of golden NFL shield logo in the end zone to commemorate Super Bowl 50 during the preseason NFL game between San Francisco 49ers and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 15, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; General view of golden NFL shield logo in the end zone to commemorate Super Bowl 50 during the preseason NFL game between San Francisco 49ers and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) makes the tackle in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Cowboys won 44-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) makes the tackle in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Cowboys won 44-17. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Dallas Cowboys – Washington Redskins

The division rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins further illustrates just how much animosity is found among fans and players alike in the daunting NFC East.

Dallas and Washington have been rivals since the Cowboys were introduced into the NFL as an expansion team in 1960. Dallas selected former Redskins great Eddie LaBaron to be its first starting quarterback, and when the teams were moved to the same division the following year, the rivalry began its path towards crafting a spot in football lore.

The rivalry has featured countless great moments, including a pair of NFC Championship Game meetings, both of which were won by the Redskins.  To add to the historic value of this rivalry, Dallas and Washington have combined for an astonishing eight Super Bowl victories and 29 division titles since the rivalry began.

The two teams have met 110 times throughout their history, and although the Cowboys have thoroughly dominated the series with a record of 65-43-2, the animosity and memorable moments it has generated have earned this rivalry game a spot  among the NFL’s best.

In addition, the series has become quite competitive in recent years, with the teams splitting the last six meetings.

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