The Dallas Cowboys are 7-3outright and 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 meetings with Washington.
The Dallas Cowboys per usual host the mid-afternoon game on the American Thanksgiving holiday this Thursday and face a familiar foe in the Washington Football Team. Dallas opened as a 2.5-point favourite on the NFL odds with a total of 47.5.
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If this holiday matchup seems familiar, it’s because it will be the fourth time in the past five seasons that Washington visits Dallas on Thanksgiving. It’s Washington’s 12th Thanksgiving game all-time and 10th against the Cowboys. Dallas hosts every year.
Washington looks to end a three-game skid at AT&T Stadium overall, last winning in Arlington 34-23 on Jan. 3, 2016. The Cowboys look to avoid the season sweep, though, as they were dominated in a 25-3 loss in Maryland in Week 7.
Dallas starting quarterback Andy Dalton was knocked out of the game with a concussion on a clearly dirty hit by Washington linebacker Jon Bostic, who was ejected but only got a $12,000 fine. Needless to say, the Cowboys were not happy with that and there could be some payback coming on the field. Dalton wasn’t very good before leaving, going 9-for-19 for 75 yards with a pick. Dallas had just 142 yards. Washington QB Kyle Allen threw for two scores, but he’s now out for the season. Rookie running back Antonio Gibson rushed for 128 yards and a score.
The Cowboys are 7-3 in the past 10 meetings and 6-4 against the spread.
Washington Football Team
Washington snapped a two-game losing streak Sunday with a 20-9 home victory over Cincinnati. It helped Washington’s cause that Bengals starting QB Joe Burrow was knocked out of the game with a season-ending injury. Gibson continued his excellent rookie season by rushing for 94 yards and a touchdown. His eight rushing TDs lead all rookies and he’s tied with Charlie Brown and Skip Hicks for third-most total touchdowns for a rookie in franchise history.
QB Alex Smith won a game for the first time since Nov. 11, 2018 — one week before he broke the fibula and tibia in his right leg. Cornerback Ronald Darby had a big effort, becoming the third player in Washington history to compile four passes defensed and a fumble recovery in a game.
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas came out of its bye week and pulled off one of the big upsets of Week 11, 31-28 at Minnesota. Dalton was back for the first time since the Washington game and threw for 203 yards and three scores. He hit tight end Dalton Schultz on the winning 2-yard TD pass with 1:37 left. Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 103 yards (first 100-yard game of the season) and caught a TD pass.
Safety Donovan Wilson had the game of his career with two forced fumbles, one recovered, nine tackles and a half sack. Wilson became the first Cowboys defender with multiple forced fumbles in a game since 2016.
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Line History
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time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 18 Nov 7:11pm | WAS | -2 -109 | O +48 -109 |
Closing 26 Nov 9:36pm | WAS | -3 -106 | O +46 -109 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Football Team Team Leaders
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Football Team Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
11 |
Rushing |
795 |
Passing |
1582 |
Receiving |
87 |
Sacks |
9 |
Interceptions |
4 |
Touchdowns |
8 |
Rushing |
979 |
Passing |
2170 |
Receiving |
92 |
Sacks |
6.5 |
Interceptions |
3 |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
46 |
Passing |
306 |
Receiving |
7 |
Sacks |
2 |
Interceptions |
0 |
Touchdowns | |
Rushing | |
Passing | Did not qualify |
Receiving | |
Sacks | |
Interceptions |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cowboys Team Leaders
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cowboys Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
11 |
Rushing |
795 |
Passing |
1582 |
Receiving |
87 |
Sacks |
9 |
Interceptions |
4 |
Touchdowns |
8 |
Rushing |
979 |
Passing |
2170 |
Receiving |
92 |
Sacks |
6.5 |
Interceptions |
3 |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
46 |
Passing |
306 |
Receiving |
7 |
Sacks |
2 |
Interceptions |
0 |
Touchdowns | |
Rushing | |
Passing | Did not qualify |
Receiving | |
Sacks | |
Interceptions |
Weather

temp | 73 |
condition | sunny |
wind | Southeast 13mph |
Injuries
Kendall Fuller (CB)
Terry McLaurin (WR)
Alex Smith (QB)
Antonio Gibson (RB)
Tim Settle (DT)
Wes Schweitzer (G)
Antonio Gibson (RB)
Thomas Davis Sr. (LB)
Terry McLaurin (WR)
Dwayne Haskins Jr. (QB)
Justin Hamilton (DT)
Ben Dinucci (QB)
Chidobe Awuzie (CB)
Ezekiel Elliott (RB)
Donovan Wilson (S)
Darian Thompson (S)
Blake Bell (TE)
Michael Gallup (WR)
Michael Gallup (WR)
Leighton Vander Esch (LB)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Kendall Fuller (CB) | Prob Sat | Knee - 06 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Fuller is bothered by a knee injury, but it is projected that he will take the field for the NFC Wild Card game versus the Buccaneers. |
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Terry McLaurin (WR) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 05 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
McLaurin is hampered by an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card game. |
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Alex Smith (QB) | Out Sat | Calf - 05 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Smith will not dress for the NFC Wild Card game versus the Buccaneers due to a calf injury. |
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Antonio Gibson (RB) | Prob Sat | Toe - 05 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Gibson is battling a toe injury, but it is likely that he will take on the Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card game. |
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Tim Settle (DT) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
Settle is laid up with a shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will partake in Sunday's matchup against the Eagles. |
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Wes Schweitzer (G) | Ques Sun | Hip - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
Schweitzer is managing a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Eagles on Sunday. |
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Antonio Gibson (RB) | Ques Sun | Toe - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
Gibson is battling a toe injury, leaving his status against the Eagles on Sunday clouded. |
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Thomas Davis Sr. (LB) | Out Sat | Personal - 26 / 12 / 20 | 1-2 | 0-3 | + - |
Davis is tending to a personal matter, and he will not be available for the NFC Wild Card game versus the Buccaneers. |
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Terry McLaurin (WR) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 24 / 12 / 20 | 1-2 | 0-3 | + - |
McLaurin sat out the last contest with a high-ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will take on the Eagles on Sunday. |
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Dwayne Haskins Jr. (QB) | Doub Sun | Poss. Suspension - 22 / 12 / 20 | 1-2 | 0-3 | + - |
Haskins Jr. is facing a potential suspension due to a violation of COVID-19 protocol, and he is not expected to take on the Panthers on Sunday. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Justin Hamilton (DT) | I-R | Illness - 01 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Hamilton has hit the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown how long he will be sidelined. |
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Ben Dinucci (QB) | Out Sun | Wrist - 31 / 12 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Dinucci has a sore right wrist, and it will impede his availability for Sunday's showdown with the Giants. |
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Chidobe Awuzie (CB) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Awuzie has injuries to his hamstring and groin, but he is likely to be a participant in Sunday's tilt with the Giants. |
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Ezekiel Elliott (RB) | Prob Sun | Calf - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Elliott is expected to take the field for Sunday's matchup versus the Giants despite a calf injury. |
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Donovan Wilson (S) | Ques Sun | Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Wilson is ailing from an illness, and it is unknown if he will play against the Giants on Sunday. |
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Darian Thompson (S) | Out indefinitely | Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
Thompson has a concussion, and has also been placed on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list. It is uncertain when he will return to action. |
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Blake Bell (TE) | Ques Sun | Illness - 24 / 12 / 20 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
Bell is ailing from an illness, and his status for Sunday's clash against the Eagles is in question. |
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Michael Gallup (WR) | Ques Sun | Hip - 21 / 12 / 20 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
Gallup was lifted from the last game with a hip pointer, leaving his status against the Eagles on Sunday hazy. |
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Michael Gallup (WR) | day-to-day | Hip - 20 / 12 / 20 | 3-0 | 2-1 | + - |
Gallup was lifted from the last game with a strained hip, leaving his status against the Eagles in Week 16 hazy. |
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Leighton Vander Esch (LB) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 20 / 12 / 20 | 3-0 | 2-1 | + - |
Vander Esch is out of commission due to a high-ankle sprain, and he will miss an extended period. |
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WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
20 -
DALLAS COWBOYS
24
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 18 Nov 7:11pm WAS -2 -109 O +48 -109 Closing 26 Nov 9:36pm WAS -3 -106 O +46 -109 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Football Team Team Leaders
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Football Team Team Leaders
Touchdowns 11
Rushing 795
Passing 1582
Receiving 87
Sacks 9
Interceptions 4
Touchdowns 8
Rushing 979
Passing 2170
Receiving 92
Sacks 6.5
Interceptions 3
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 46
Passing 306
Receiving 7
Sacks 2
Interceptions 0
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cowboys Team Leaders
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cowboys Team Leaders
Touchdowns 11
Rushing 795
Passing 1582
Receiving 87
Sacks 9
Interceptions 4
Touchdowns 8
Rushing 979
Passing 2170
Receiving 92
Sacks 6.5
Interceptions 3
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 46
Passing 306
Receiving 7
Sacks 2
Interceptions 0
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions -
Weather
temp 73 condition sunny wind Southeast 13mph -
Injuries
Kendall Fuller (CB)
Prob Sat Knee - 06 / 01 / 21Terry McLaurin (WR)
Prob Sat Ankle - 05 / 01 / 21Alex Smith (QB)
Out Sat Calf - 05 / 01 / 21Antonio Gibson (RB)
Prob Sat Toe - 05 / 01 / 21Tim Settle (DT)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 20Wes Schweitzer (G)
Ques Sun Hip - 30 / 12 / 20Antonio Gibson (RB)
Ques Sun Toe - 30 / 12 / 20Thomas Davis Sr. (LB)
Out Sat Personal - 26 / 12 / 20Terry McLaurin (WR)
Ques Sun Ankle - 24 / 12 / 20Dwayne Haskins Jr. (QB)
Doub Sun Poss. Suspension - 22 / 12 / 20Justin Hamilton (DT)
I-R Illness - 01 / 01 / 21Ben Dinucci (QB)
Out Sun Wrist - 31 / 12 / 20Chidobe Awuzie (CB)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20Ezekiel Elliott (RB)
Prob Sun Calf - 30 / 12 / 20Donovan Wilson (S)
Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 20Darian Thompson (S)
Out indefinitely Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20Blake Bell (TE)
Ques Sun Illness - 24 / 12 / 20Michael Gallup (WR)
Ques Sun Hip - 21 / 12 / 20Michael Gallup (WR)
day-to-day Hip - 20 / 12 / 20Leighton Vander Esch (LB)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 20 / 12 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kendall Fuller (CB) Prob Sat Knee - 06 / 01 / 21 0-1 0-1 + - Fuller is bothered by a knee injury, but it is projected that he will take the field for the NFC Wild Card game versus the Buccaneers.
Terry McLaurin (WR) Prob Sat Ankle - 05 / 01 / 21 0-1 0-1 + - McLaurin is hampered by an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card game.
Alex Smith (QB) Out Sat Calf - 05 / 01 / 21 0-1 0-1 + - Smith will not dress for the NFC Wild Card game versus the Buccaneers due to a calf injury.
Antonio Gibson (RB) Prob Sat Toe - 05 / 01 / 21 0-1 0-1 + - Gibson is battling a toe injury, but it is likely that he will take on the Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card game.
Tim Settle (DT) Ques Sun Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 20 0-2 0-2 + - Settle is laid up with a shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will partake in Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.
Wes Schweitzer (G) Ques Sun Hip - 30 / 12 / 20 0-2 0-2 + - Schweitzer is managing a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Eagles on Sunday.
Antonio Gibson (RB) Ques Sun Toe - 30 / 12 / 20 0-2 0-2 + - Gibson is battling a toe injury, leaving his status against the Eagles on Sunday clouded.
Thomas Davis Sr. (LB) Out Sat Personal - 26 / 12 / 20 1-2 0-3 + - Davis is tending to a personal matter, and he will not be available for the NFC Wild Card game versus the Buccaneers.
Terry McLaurin (WR) Ques Sun Ankle - 24 / 12 / 20 1-2 0-3 + - McLaurin sat out the last contest with a high-ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will take on the Eagles on Sunday.
Dwayne Haskins Jr. (QB) Doub Sun Poss. Suspension - 22 / 12 / 20 1-2 0-3 + - Haskins Jr. is facing a potential suspension due to a violation of COVID-19 protocol, and he is not expected to take on the Panthers on Sunday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Justin Hamilton (DT) I-R Illness - 01 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Hamilton has hit the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown how long he will be sidelined.
Ben Dinucci (QB) Out Sun Wrist - 31 / 12 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Dinucci has a sore right wrist, and it will impede his availability for Sunday's showdown with the Giants.
Chidobe Awuzie (CB) Prob Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Awuzie has injuries to his hamstring and groin, but he is likely to be a participant in Sunday's tilt with the Giants.
Ezekiel Elliott (RB) Prob Sun Calf - 30 / 12 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Elliott is expected to take the field for Sunday's matchup versus the Giants despite a calf injury.
Donovan Wilson (S) Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Wilson is ailing from an illness, and it is unknown if he will play against the Giants on Sunday.
Darian Thompson (S) Out indefinitely Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20 2-0 2-0 + - Thompson has a concussion, and has also been placed on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list. It is uncertain when he will return to action.
Blake Bell (TE) Ques Sun Illness - 24 / 12 / 20 2-0 2-0 + - Bell is ailing from an illness, and his status for Sunday's clash against the Eagles is in question.
Michael Gallup (WR) Ques Sun Hip - 21 / 12 / 20 2-0 2-0 + - Gallup was lifted from the last game with a hip pointer, leaving his status against the Eagles on Sunday hazy.
Michael Gallup (WR) day-to-day Hip - 20 / 12 / 20 3-0 2-1 + - Gallup was lifted from the last game with a strained hip, leaving his status against the Eagles in Week 16 hazy.
Leighton Vander Esch (LB) Out indefinitely Ankle - 20 / 12 / 20 3-0 2-1 + - Vander Esch is out of commission due to a high-ankle sprain, and he will miss an extended period.