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NFL inactives, Week 17: Cowboys vs. Redskins

Redskins and Cowboys inactive players in what is arguably the most important game of Week 17.

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The Dallas Cowboys are travelling to the nation's capital to take on the Washington Redskins in what is arguably the most important game of the final week of the 2012 NFL season. The winner of this game will win the NFC East and will go to the playoffs. The loser will go home since the Chicago Bears won their Week 17 game.

For the Cowboys, running back Phillip Tanner is inactive and he will be joined by center Kevin Kowalski, guard David Arkin, defensive tackle Rob Callaway, offensive tackle Darrion Weems and nose tackle Jay Ratiliff.

For the Redskins, safety DeJon Gomes will be inactive and he will be joined on the sidelines by wide receiver Brandon Banks, wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe, linebacker Roddrick Muckelroy, linebacker Vic So'oto, offensive lineman Tom Compton and guard Adam Gettis.

Neither team is necessarily missing any high-profile players, and considering the importance of the game, having all the “stars” on the field will be important .

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