Dallas is coming off a ten point win over the Baltimore Ravens while the Redskins are coming off a 18 point win over the Packers. Both teams got a win on Sunday, and both teams had a pretty short week coming into this game. I'd say the Cowboys have more of an advantage in that factor. The Redskins played on Sunday night at home. The Cowboys were already playing at their home stadium and that is where the game will be played today.
So far, Ezekial Elliot has the most rushing yards in the NFL. The Redskins were the second best so far in containing Elliot, allowing 83 rushing yards. The Redskins defense also forced a fumble on Elliot in that week two game but also gave up some big plays.
For the Cowboys to win, they have to stick with the run game. The Redskins have one of the worst rushing defenses in the NFL, and I don't think Dak Prescott could get it done by passing if the Skins let Josh Norman cover Dez Bryant. Of course the Cowboys have many other weapons, but if the Skins defense can lock down Dez, that's a huge advantage in my opinion.
For the Redskins, I think they can really attack that Dallas secondary with Kirk Cousins on fire lately. Barry Church and Morris Claiborne will not be playing in this game, and I'm looking for Cousins to be throwing some deep balls. Also, with Robert Kelley, who has played really well in these past few weeks, they can really balance out the pass and run. Because both defenses are not that reliable, I'm predicting this game to be very high scoring.
To me, if the Redskins want to win, they have to get off to a really good start and keep it that way. That is the only way I can see them winning. I don't think they can win in a close game against these red hot Cowboys.
Prediction: Cowboys 31, Redskins 27
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