How many times have the Redskins beaten the Cowboys on Opening Day?

Answer 1

Only twice. The Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins have played nine times on opening day between 1962 and 2010, and the Cowboys have a 6-2-1 record against their longtime rivals. The results are as follows (Dallas victories in bold):

• Sept. 16, 1962 -- Dallas 35, Washington 35 (at The Cotton Bowl).
• Sept. 8, 1980 -- Dallas 17, Washington 3 (at RFK Stadium).
• Sept. 6, 1981 -- Dallas 26, Washington 10 (at RFK Stadium).
• Sept. 5, 1983 -- Dallas 31, Washington 30 (at RFK Stadium).
• Sept. 9, 1985 -- Dallas 44, Washington 14 (at Texas Stadium).
• Sept. 7, 1992 -- Dallas 23, Washington 10 (at Texas Stadium).
• Sept. 6, 1993 -- Washington 35, Dallas 16 (at RFK Stadium).
• Sept. 12, 1999 -- Dallas 41, Washington 35 OT (at RFK Stadium).
• Sept, 12, 2010 -- Washington 13, Dallas 7 (at FedEx Field).