Washington used play inspired by 'Little Giants' vs. Cowboys
The Washington Football Team turned to the 1994 classic sports movie "Little Giants" for inspiration during their 41-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday.
In the first half of the game, Washington ran a trick play many on Twitter recognized as a variation of "The Annexation of Puerto Rico" from "Little Giants."
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— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2020
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Washington head coach Ron Rivera confirmed in his post-game press conference that "Little Giants" was indeed the inspiration behind the play and said he's seen the movie over 100 times.
It's also not the first time Rivera has run the play.
Ron Rivera ran The Annexation of Puerto Rico tonight...just as he did in 2011 with the Panthers: pic.twitter.com/AFPUvosKv6
— John Ellis (@OnePantherPlace) November 26, 2020
Washington improved to 4-7 on the season with Thursday's victory.