Having already clinched the #1 seed in the playoffs, the starters only played about a half, there was no T.O., and it was bitterly cold and freezing rain was soaking the players, the ball, the fans and the field. The Redskins were playing a potential tie breaking game for the chance at a wildcard birth and Dallas was playing like they were asleep.
The next game for each team ended their post-seasons, as Washington lost to Seattle & the next week Dallas was beaten by the eventual Super Bowl Champions, The New York Giants. A year has gone by, both teams have made improvements, and it's time to reheat the rivalry.
Redskins' quarterback Jason Campbell, who made his first NFL start shortly after Tony Romo was made starter in 2006, hasn't had the breakout success that Romo has, but he is steadily improving every game. New head coach Jim Zorn, feels he finally has his players in a rhythm with his new schemes, and it is transferring to the field, as they claimed victory in their last 2 games and advanced to a 2-1 record, making the NFC East the only division with all teams having winning records.
Washington and Dallas tend to always mix it up regardless of records, so I don't go along with Las Vegas' 11 1/2 point spread favoring The Cowboys. I expect a much closer battle, and having seen so many varying schemes, formations and surprises last week, I somewhat expect The 'Skins to pull a Miami on us. I only hope The 'Boys have a plan B for such things.
Homefield Advantage is always good (and of course it's the last time that The 'Skins will play at Texas Stadium... it s
hould make the fans hype.)The Cowboys' offense is rated #1 so far this season, Sam Hurd will make his return to help the receivers, and Marion Barber and Felix Jones are creating a better rushing attack duo than we ever could have hoped for.
The defense is finally coming around. The cornerbacks are healthy and Pacman is finally shaking off the rust and meshing better with the system. OLB Anthony Spencer also returns from injury.
It'll be a showdown... Cowboys vs. Indians. It's one of the biggest rivalries in all of football, and it kicks off again this Sunday at 4:15 p.m. The intensity will be set to 11, and both teams are going to show up. My predicition... Cowboys 34 - Redskins 27. I think Barber and Felix Jones will
have good days, and maybe Sam Hurd will fly under the radar and make an impact for his first game back. T.O. will do his best to get back into the passing game and the defense will get their first interception of the year, I hope. Let's crack a beer, warm up the edge of the seat and get ready for kickoff. Go Cowboys!
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