The Dallas Cowboys are probably as confident as they have been all season as an offense after completely manhandling the Jacksonville Jaguars defense last week. They were able to put up 40 points on the Jaguar’s top-ranked defense and now have to do the same against their division rival, the Washington Redskins.
I don’t think there would be any argument if I were to say the Washington Redskins defense isn’t nearly as talented as the Cowboys faced last week with the Jaguars. In fact, the Redskins are ranked near the bottom of the league in almost every defensive category, which should have Dallas’ offensive players primed for this matchup.
As things stand right now, the Washington Redskins are giving up 21.2 points per game which ranks 24th in the NFL. They are also giving up 344 total yards (25th in the NFL) and 227.2 passing yards a game (24th). The lone bright spot of their defense is stopping the run, where they are currently ranked 12th in the NFL and are only allowing 116.8 rushing yards to opposing running backs.
Luckily, the Dallas Cowboys and Quarterback Dak Prescott looked to have found a groove with their passing game last week against the Jaguars top-ranked passing defense. With the Redskins ranked near the bottom of the league in passing defense, I think the Cowboys should and probably will build upon the success they had last week.
Now, I fully expect the Cowboys passing game to find success once again against the Redskins, but I also believe Running Back Ezekiel Elliott to dominate on the ground like he has in the past against Washington.
Zeke only played in one game against the Redskins last season, but absolutely dominated in that contest. He rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns a year ago and I wouldn’t be surprised if he is close to that milestone this week as well, even if it is against the strength of Washington’s defense.
I’m really hoping I’m not a being a little overconfident here, but I guess I’m just buying into the success the Cowboys had on the offensive side of the ball last week. The offense finally started to do the things that have made them successful in the past and I’m expecting that to carry over into this week.
I believe we will see Prescott using his mobility once again, although I don’t know if he will rush for 83 yards. I’m also expecting to see Wide Receiver Cole Beasley heavily involved in the passing game again because Washington doesn’t have a defensive back who can cover him. Of course, let’s not forget Ezekiel Elliott. I’m expecting him have a big game as well.
Overall, I really don’t see the Washington Redskins defense giving the Dallas Cowboys any problems on the offensive side of the ball as long as they execute the way they did last week. I know when these two teams square off against one another it’s usually a slobber knocker, but I think the Cowboys are the better team and is the one that comes away with the victory.
