The Redskins defense came to play

Dallas had what seemed like a big-time injury scare late in the first quarter, when Dak Prescott, taking off down the sideline, lunged headfirst for the first-down marker where he was abruptly met by Greg Stroman. Prescott went down hard and looked woozy getting up. CBS color analyst Tony Romo immediately identified it as a concussion.

#Cowboys QB Dak Prescott takes a shot to the head along the sideline and is slow to get up. CBS color commentator Tony Romo, who is not usually wrong, immediately identifies it as a concussion pic.twitter.com/O7KJbjIWGZ

— Kevin Boilard (@247KevinBoilard) October 21, 2018

Tony Romo immediately concerned for Dak Prescott after this huge shot #CowboysNation #DALvsWAS pic.twitter.com/MDjo43hWJN

— Joey Hayden (@_joeyhayden) October 21, 2018

Here’s the hit that sent Cowboys QB Dak Prescott to the medical tent pic.twitter.com/MufUFLlpAC

— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) October 21, 2018

But the worries proved premature, as Prescott would return to the game on the Cowboys' next drive.

Well. Stroman made sure Dak didn't get the first down. Also sent him into next week. I have to think that Prescott gets checked for a concussion. Like the independent doctor has to be like "you, c'mon over here."

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 21, 2018

Dak Prescott suffered a direct shot to his head. Gets up very shaky. Cowboys punt as Preacott gets attention

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) October 21, 2018

I dont see the blue medical tent on the Cowboys sideline yet but you'd have to think Dallas is checking on Dak Prescott after that hit

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 21, 2018

Dak Prescott being evaluated for a concussion. This is huge

— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) October 21, 2018

Tony Romo rightly points out if Dak Prescott wasn't coming back in the game then Cooper Rush would be warming up. He is not. #Cowboys #Redskins

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) October 21, 2018

Dak Prescott hitting the smelling salts before that last possession is nothing new. He does that often before he goes out to start a series early in the game

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 21, 2018

D.J. Swearinger has been flying all over the field.

DIBS.#DALvsWAS | #HTTR pic.twitter.com/vsx2uNMsgH

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 21, 2018

D.J. Swearinger has two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery this season in five games. #Redskins

— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) October 21, 2018

Jonathan Allen landed this mean sack on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott in the second quarter.

NOM NOM NOM NOM. #DALvsWAS | #HTTR pic.twitter.com/4AgW6LAEiC

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 21, 2018

Jonathan Allen takes down Dak Prescott, and also takes equal 1st place among #Redskins sacks for 2018. pic.twitter.com/oXp7mMiiV5

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) October 21, 2018  

The Redskins needed a big game defensively against Dallas. So far, so good.

Another half to make moves. #DALvsWAS | #HTTR pic.twitter.com/Tj2tGbUaex

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 21, 2018

Kerrigan with the s w a r m. --#DALvsWAS | #HTTR pic.twitter.com/mWLkhhI70j

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 21, 2018

I love this description of that. Kerrigan hadn't really converted speed to power well this year. Did that there perfectly. https://t.co/ohkn75eHmj

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) October 21, 2018

The definition of teamwork. #DALvsWAS | #HTTR pic.twitter.com/CT3rGXL5XS

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 21, 2018

A little celly never hurt nobody.#DALvsWAS | #HTTR pic.twitter.com/sHhgTfCd8X

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 21, 2018

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