IRVING, Texas -- On Washington’s second play, Colt McCoy threw a pass in the left flat to tight end Niles Paul. Safety Barry Church whiffed on an open-field tackle he normally makes, resulting in a 20-yard gain. It was a harbinger. According to Pro Football Focus, the Cowboys missed a season-high 12 tackles in their 20-17 overtime loss to Washington. The Cowboys, according to the website, had not been in double figures for missed tackles since Week 1 against San Francisco, the only other team to beat the Cowboys this season.
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