StanleySpadowski
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Positives for Dallas
Dallas controlled the LOS on both sides of the ball for the most part in the first meeting.
While Adams is absent from the second meeting, Washington's DEs could best be described as "anemic". This should be the game where Tucker looks like a passable NFL OT.
Dallas' DL rotation is better than during the first meeting while Washington's OL is a little banged up.
Washington's only offensive weapon the first time was Santana Moss and his two scores. At the time, teams were not gameplanning for Moss. His production has diminished since around the mid point of the season (remember hearing his incredible "on pace for" numbers?) once teams realized his big play potential. He's now a 50 yard a game guy.
Washington is having some serious injury problems in their secondary. I've seen very few players receive the pure unadulterated hatred that Harris and Jimoh get from Commanders' fans. They may be the starting corners and there is a reason for the fans' disdain.
Positives for Washington
Home field advantage. The victory earlier in the season and the fact that Washington is still in the playoff hunt will really show in the stands Sunday. There will be a sizable contingent of Dallas fans at FedEX, but no where near the "take over their stadium" size contingent that we've seen in the recent past. Even Jerry Jones alluded that it's a much bigger rivalry for the Commanders as a team and fanbase than it is for Dallas.
The 4:00 pm eastern start. Those three hours may make all the difference in the world. I've often stated my opinions on Bledsoe as a poor weather QB. We may see as much as a 20 degree difference because of the schedule change. I hope Dallas jumps out early because I don't like Bledsoe's chances of playing catch-up once the sun goes down.
My best guess at a score -- Dallas 20 Washington 16
Dallas controlled the LOS on both sides of the ball for the most part in the first meeting.
While Adams is absent from the second meeting, Washington's DEs could best be described as "anemic". This should be the game where Tucker looks like a passable NFL OT.
Dallas' DL rotation is better than during the first meeting while Washington's OL is a little banged up.
Washington's only offensive weapon the first time was Santana Moss and his two scores. At the time, teams were not gameplanning for Moss. His production has diminished since around the mid point of the season (remember hearing his incredible "on pace for" numbers?) once teams realized his big play potential. He's now a 50 yard a game guy.
Washington is having some serious injury problems in their secondary. I've seen very few players receive the pure unadulterated hatred that Harris and Jimoh get from Commanders' fans. They may be the starting corners and there is a reason for the fans' disdain.
Positives for Washington
Home field advantage. The victory earlier in the season and the fact that Washington is still in the playoff hunt will really show in the stands Sunday. There will be a sizable contingent of Dallas fans at FedEX, but no where near the "take over their stadium" size contingent that we've seen in the recent past. Even Jerry Jones alluded that it's a much bigger rivalry for the Commanders as a team and fanbase than it is for Dallas.
The 4:00 pm eastern start. Those three hours may make all the difference in the world. I've often stated my opinions on Bledsoe as a poor weather QB. We may see as much as a 20 degree difference because of the schedule change. I hope Dallas jumps out early because I don't like Bledsoe's chances of playing catch-up once the sun goes down.
My best guess at a score -- Dallas 20 Washington 16
