Now, although it is early in the season, these two teams battle for top spot in the NFC East. Oddsmakers at Sports Interaction have Washington listed as 2-point favorites.

NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis

For as good as the Cowboys have been on home turf (3-0) they have been dreadful on the road (0-3) this season. That being said, it’s a different story when they go to Washington. Dallas has won the last five games in Washington, and is also 4-0 against the spread over the last four games in DC. In the last 10 games against the Redskins, the Cowboys are 8-2. Head-to-head in the last eight games, the road team is an impressive 7-1 ATS. Of note, dating back to last season, the Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last four games.

Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys hope to build momentum off of their thrashing of the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday afternoon. It may have been one of their better games in the last number of years as they dismantled the Jags 40-7. Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 106 yards on 24 carries, and continues to lead the league’s number two ranked rushing team. The big story was the play of quarterback Dak Prescott. The passing numbers weren’t average, 17-of-27 for 183 yards, but he also rushed the ball for 82 yards on 11 carries, and made a lot of key throws, and key third down conversations (7 for 17 on third down).

Prescott’s number one target was Cole Beasley. Beasley had nine catches for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Beasley was dominating. The seven other Dallas Cowboys that caught balls in this game combined for eight catches for 82 yards. Also, middle linebacker Leighton Vander Esch has played well the last two games while defensive captain Sean Lee is out. He’s recorded 18 tackles and five assists over that time.

Washington Redskins

After five games, the Redskins are still holding onto first place in the NFC East, a surprise too many, as the team was picked by many to finish at the bottom of the division. The team is looking for a bounce back win against the Panthers after getting waxed by the Saints a couple Monday nights ago.

Quarterback Alex Smith continues to manage the offence, this time around throwing for 163 yards and two touchdowns. While Adrian Peterson has stopped time, as the 33-year old dashed for 97 yards on 17 carries and continues to look like the Adrian Peterson of five years ago.

Weather

temp	52
condition	sunny
wind	Northwest 12mph

Injuries

Dallas

Blake Jarwin (TE)

Prob Sat Ankle - 06 / 01 / 19

Darian Thompson (S)

Ques Sat Groin - 02 / 01 / 19

Tyrone Crawford (DL)

Prob Sat Neck - 23 / 12 / 18

Anthony Brown (CB)

Ques Sun Hand - 20 / 12 / 18

Lance Lenoir Jr. (WR)

Ques Sun Illness - 15 / 12 / 18

Allen Hurns (WR)

Prob Thurs Thumb - 26 / 11 / 18

Xavier Su'a-Filo (G)

Ques Thurs Ankle - 26 / 11 / 18

Adam Redmond (C)

Prob Thurs Concussion - 20 / 11 / 18

Michael Gallup (WR)

Prob Thurs Personal - 19 / 11 / 18

Antwaun Woods (DT)

Prob Thurs Concussion - 14 / 11 / 18

Washington

Zac Kerin (G)

Out Sun Knee - 29 / 12 / 18

Austin Howard (T)

I-R Hip - 20 / 12 / 18

Maurice Harris (WR)

I-R Concussion - 19 / 12 / 18

Tim Settle (DL)

Ques Sat Pectoral - 19 / 12 / 18

Nick Sundberg (LS)

I-R Back - 15 / 12 / 18

Shaun Dion Hamilton (LB)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 09 / 12 / 18

Josh Norman (CB)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 05 / 12 / 18

Chase Roullier (C)

Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 12 / 18

Colt McCoy (QB)

I-R Shin - 03 / 12 / 18

Jonathan Cooper (G)

I-R Bicep - 03 / 12 / 18

Injuries

Dallas

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Blake Jarwin (TE)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 06 / 01 / 19	1-1	2-0	+ -
Jarwin is dealing with a high-ankle sprain but it is likely he will partake in the NFC divisional round against the Rams.
Darian Thompson (S)	Ques Sat	Groin - 02 / 01 / 19	1-1	2-0	+ -
Thompson missed the last game with a groin injury and it is uncertain if it will prevent him from suiting up against the Rams in the NFC divisional round.
Tyrone Crawford (DL)	Prob Sat	Neck - 23 / 12 / 18	1-3	2-2	+ -
Crawford missed the last game with a neck injury during the last game but it is likely he will be available for the NFC wild-card round against the Seahawks.
Anthony Brown (CB)	Ques Sun	Hand - 20 / 12 / 18	1-3	2-2	+ -
Brown missed the last game due to hand and back injuries. It is unknown if he will be a part of Sunday's lineup against the Giants.
Lance Lenoir Jr. (WR)	Ques Sun	Illness - 15 / 12 / 18	2-3	3-2	+ -
Lenoir Jr. is battling an unspecified illness and it is unclear if he will play against the Colts in Sunday's matchup.
Allen Hurns (WR)	Prob Thurs	Thumb - 26 / 11 / 18	4-3	4-3	+ -
Hurns is dealing with a thumb injury but is expected to suit up against the Saints on Thursday.
Xavier Su'a-Filo (G)	Ques Thurs	Ankle - 26 / 11 / 18	4-3	4-3	+ -
Su'a-Filo is battling an ankle injury and it is undetermined if he will be available for Thursday's clash against the Saints.
Adam Redmond (C)	Prob Thurs	Concussion - 20 / 11 / 18	5-3	4-4	+ -
Redmond missed the last game with a concussion but is on track to be cleared in time for Thursday's contest against the Saints.
Michael Gallup (WR)	Prob Thurs	Personal - 19 / 11 / 18	5-3	4-4	+ -
Gallup is away from the team tending to a personal matter but it is expected he will be in Thursday's lineup against the Redskins.
Antwaun Woods (DT)	Prob Thurs	Concussion - 14 / 11 / 18	6-3	5-4	+ -
Woods missed the last game with a concussion but is likely to be cleared in time for Thursday's clash against the Redskins.

Washington

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Zac Kerin (G)	Out Sun	Knee - 29 / 12 / 18	1-0	1-0	+ -
Kerin has a knee injury and will not be able to play against the Eagles on Sunday.
Austin Howard (T)	I-R	Hip - 20 / 12 / 18	2-0	1-1	+ -
Howard is on the injured reserve list due to a hip injury.
Maurice Harris (WR)	I-R	Concussion - 19 / 12 / 18	2-0	1-1	+ -
Harris is on injured reserve due to a concussion.
Tim Settle (DL)	Ques Sat	Pectoral - 19 / 12 / 18	2-0	1-1	+ -
Settle is hampered by a pectoral injury and it is undetermined if he will be in Saturday's lineup against the Titans.
Nick Sundberg (LS)	I-R	Back - 15 / 12 / 18	2-1	2-1	+ -
Sundberg has been placed on the injured reserve with a back injury.
Shaun Dion Hamilton (LB)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 09 / 12 / 18	2-2	2-2	+ -
Hamilton was lifted from the last game due to a shoulder strain and it is uncertain if he will face the Jaguars on Sunday.
Josh Norman (CB)	Prob Sun	Hamstring - 05 / 12 / 18	2-2	2-2	+ -
Norman is battling a hamstring injury but is expected to line up against the Giants on Sunday.
Chase Roullier (C)	Ques Sun	Knee - 05 / 12 / 18	2-2	2-2	+ -
Roullier is dealing with a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up Sunday against the Giants.
Colt McCoy (QB)	I-R	Shin - 03 / 12 / 18	2-3	3-2	+ -
McCoy has landed on the injured reserve with a fractured right fibula.
Jonathan Cooper (G)	I-R	Bicep - 03 / 12 / 18	2-3	3-2	+ -
Cooper sustained a torn biceps muscle and is on the injured reserve list.

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