Washington would be foolish to try and win

[Adiba1977]

They are 4/12. Losing could give them top 3 pick. Win and they could go to 7th? If I’m coaching them I’m resting starters and ensuring a loss. Issue might be that coach is gonna be fired and he has nothing to lose.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

The way I see it, Washington has no incentive to even show up next week. A win and they potentially drop a few slots in the draft, which is huge. A win and they possibly lose out on one of the top two QBs or the best WR in Harrison Jr. Yeah, it is a division game. But business is business. The Washington players may want to stick it to the Cowboys but they would be sticking it to their future also. I highly doubt the ownership of Washington wants a victory. If I were the owner, I would make it clear (hint hint, wink wink) to the players that I want that 2nd pick.

If the roles were reversed, I would not want the Cowboys to win a meaningless game and lose out on the 2nd pick in the draft.

 

[sunalsorises]

Players are playing for their careers. Beating Dallas would be huge for them.

 

[The Quest for Six]

Washington would love nothing more than to knock Dallas out of first place in their division..

 

[rdskn4eva]

If we win this game I’m gonna be pissed!!!!!!!!

 

[big dog cowboy]

Their HC is possibly coaching for his job. Beating Dallas in Washington would be a huge feather in his cap. Losing to the Cowboys might seal his fate.

 

[Fmart322]

Their HC is possibly coaching for his job. Beating Dallas in Washington would be a huge feather in his cap. Losing to the Cowboys might seal his fate.

He's got zero feathers at this point. He's toast.

 

[Adiba1977]

Their HC is possibly coaching for his job. Beating Dallas in Washington would be a huge feather in his cap. Losing to the Cowboys might seal his fate.

He’s gone already

 

[Jayinem]

You could say the same about Arizona who's also 4-12, yet they just beat Philly.

 

[32BellyOption]

Rivera is a dead man walking. He doesn’t care about draft position. If anything he’d rather win and screw the team.

 

[Jayinem]

If we win this game I’m gonna be pissed!!!!!!!!

Oh that makes sense, rdskn4eva.

 

[LBPick]

What?! You mean pro sports teams have agendas other than winning on the field?!!
I am shattered by this news.

 

[Dhragon]

Smart and the Commanders do not really go well together so I am expecting them to try harder than they really should. Hope I am wrong since the refs might be more inclined to err on the side of Washington since many seem to think they won the game for us against the Lions.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Washington would love nothing more than to knock Dallas out of first place in their division..

by doing so, they make the hated Eagles the champs which is equally bad

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Washington would love nothing more than to knock Dallas out of first place in their division..

And give it to the Eagles instead?

Doubt it.

 

[Bigdog]

Herm Edwards does not approve this thread

 

[bigE79]

Smart and the Commanders do not really go well together so I am expecting them to try harder than they really should. Hope I am wrong since the refs might be more inclined to err on the side of Washington since many seem to think they won the game for us against the Lions.

That has occurred to me also..I do not trust the NFL

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Losing breeds losing
If you're going to lay down and not try, you gotta clean house...which includes even the good players because you are signaling to them that ownership doesn't value winning

 

[HungryLion]

the cowboys need to show up ready, play hard and put the commodes out early. Regardless of
How hard the commodes play or prepare for the game.

 

[Plankton]

If the Cowboys come out strong and take an early lead, they will lay down.