Third-string quarterback Colt McCoy, who was making his first start in almost three years, has engineered the game-winning drive in overtime as the Washington Redskins stunned the Dallas Cowboys 20-17.
Kai Forbath booted a 40-yard winning field goal on the Redskins' first possession of overtime in a game that saw Dallas quarterback Tony Romo sidelined for a long stretch.
Romo injured his back in the third quarter and returned late in the fourth but couldn't get the first-place Cowboys down the field in the extra session in front of a crowd of 87,055 at the AT&T Stadium.
McCoy became the latest quarterback to showcase his talents on the National Football League's Monday night stage as this long-time NFC East rivalry lived up to its pre-game billing.
Nobody seized the moment better than McCoy. He has now become the darling of the last-place Redskins who have had a revolving door on the quarterback position this year. McCoy is the third quarterback to start for the Redskins in eight games.
"I made a ton of mistakes, first start on the road and I missed some calls, I missed some throws, I was a little shaky at the start," said McCoy, who completed 25-of-30 passes for 299 yards.
"I felt like at half-time I just came out just got a whole lot better and moved the offence. We were fortunate to win this one."
Washington first-year head coach Jay Gruden appears to have a new starter while Robert Griffin continues to rehabilitate a dislocated ankle suffered in week two against Jacksonville. Griffin could be close to returning.
McCoy began the season third on Washington's depth chart behind Griffin and Kirk Cousins. He relieved the turnover-prone Cousins last week and led a come-from-behind win over Tennessee.
The University of Texas product McCoy made his first start since December 8, 2011 when he led the Cleveland Browns against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
McCoy struggled early but at the same time he battled and played well in the pocket when he had to.
"I am learning on the fly. I am so happy our defence played the way they did," McCoy said.
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