The Dallas Cowboys would clinch the NFC East Division on Sunday night in Week 16 with a victory over the visiting Washington Football Team.
It’s an unexpected short week for the WFT, which is a 10.5-point underdog on the NFL odds.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Hard to know who might be available for Washington in this game as its Week 15 matchup in Philadelphia was pushed from Sunday to Tuesday because the WFT had so many players on the COVID list.
In Week 14, Washington lost at home to Dallas 27-20. The game shouldn’t have been that close but the Cowboys somewhat let their foot off the gas up 27-8. WFT starting QB Taylor Heinicke left the game with a knee injury after he was sacked four times and lost a fumble that was returned for a touchdown. Dak Prescott threw for 211 yards and a TD with two picks in the win. The Cowboys defence was terrific in holding Washington to 224 yards and forcing four turnovers.
Washington did win in Dallas last season and looks to win back-to-back there for the first time since the 2014-15 campaigns. Washington is 16-37 all-time on the road against Dallas and is seeking its first win against the club on Sunday night in Dallas.
The WFT is 10-4 ATS in its past 14 in Dallas. The over is 6-0 in the past six meetings there.
Washington Football Team
Washington lost in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, 27-17, with top two quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen in COVID protocols – presumably they should be cleared by Sunday. Garrett Gilbert was signed off the Patriots’ practice squad last week and started but wasn’t very good. Receiver Curtis Samuel and pass-catching running back JD McKissic were out injured. Top running back Antonio Gibson left briefly with a toe injury but did return — monitor his status this week.
Also in COVID protocols were All-Pro right guard Brandon Scherff, centre Tyler Larsen, cornerback Kendall Fuller and safety Kamren Curl. Cornerback William Jackson and safety Landon Collins were hurt during the game. The WFT is 0-3-1 ATS in its past four vs. the NFC East.
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys won their third straight game on Sunday, 21-6 at the New York Giants. While the Dallas offence struggled again, the defence forced four more turnovers. That’s three straight games forcing at least four, the club’s best mark since 1994. Trevon Diggs had his NFL-leading 10th interception of the season.
QB Dak Prescott and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence have made a bet between the offence and the defence for the rest of the season: Touchdowns scored versus takeaways created. The defence leads 4-2. That unit has 21 picks, the most for a Dallas defence since 1999. The defence has 11 games this season forcing multiple turnovers.
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Line History
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time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 20 Dec 10:11am | WAS | -11 +102 | O +47.5 -110 |
Closing 27 Dec 1:26am | WAS | -10.5 -105 | O +46.5 -107 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Football Team Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
10 |
Rushing |
1037 |
Passing |
3419 |
Receiving |
77 |
Sacks |
9 |
Interceptions |
4 |
Touchdowns |
12 |
Rushing |
1002 |
Passing |
4449 |
Receiving |
79 |
Sacks |
13 |
Interceptions |
11 |
Touchdowns | |
Rushing | |
Passing | Did not qualify |
Receiving | |
Sacks | |
Interceptions |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
31 |
Passing |
254 |
Receiving |
7 |
Sacks |
0 |
Interceptions |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cowboys Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
10 |
Rushing |
1037 |
Passing |
3419 |
Receiving |
77 |
Sacks |
9 |
Interceptions |
4 |
Touchdowns |
12 |
Rushing |
1002 |
Passing |
4449 |
Receiving |
79 |
Sacks |
13 |
Interceptions |
11 |
Touchdowns | |
Rushing | |
Passing | Did not qualify |
Receiving | |
Sacks | |
Interceptions |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
31 |
Passing |
254 |
Receiving |
7 |
Sacks |
0 |
Interceptions |
1 |
Weather

temp | 72 |
condition | dome |
wind | South 14mph |
Injuries
Jordan Kunaszyk (LB)
Sammis Reyes (TE)
Sam Cosmi (OL)
Ricky Seals-Jones (TE)
Ereck Flowers (T)
Saahdiq Charles (T)
Taylor Heinicke (QB)
James Smith-Williams (DE)
Tress Way (P)
Sam Cosmi (OL)
Francis Bernard (LB)
Jayron Kearse (S)
Sean McKeon (TE)
Israel Mukuamu (CB)
Keanu Neal (LB)
Nahshon Wright (CB)
T.J. Vasher (WR)
Anthony Brown (CB)
Donovan Wilson (S)
Ezekiel Elliott (RB)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Jordan Kunaszyk (LB) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 08 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Kunaszyk will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
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Sammis Reyes (TE) | Out Sun | Hamstring - 06 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Reyes is nursing a hamstring injury, and he will not take on the Giants on Sunday. |
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Sam Cosmi (OL) | Prob Sun | Hip - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Cosmi has a hip injury, but it is projected that he will be available for Sunday's battle with the Giants. |
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Ricky Seals-Jones (TE) | I-R | Concussion - 02 / 01 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Seals-Jones has hit the injured reserve list with a concussion. |
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Ereck Flowers (T) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 31 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Flowers has been assigned to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be established when he can return. |
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Saahdiq Charles (T) | Out Sun | Knee - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Charles exited the last game with a knee injury, and he will not be available versus the Giants on Sunday. |
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Taylor Heinicke (QB) | Prob Sun | Knee - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Heinicke is expected to lace up for Sunday's contest against the Eagles despite a knee injury. |
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James Smith-Williams (DE) | Prob Sun | Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Smith-Williams set out the last contest due to an illness, but it is likely that he will face the Giants on Sunday. |
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Tress Way (P) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Way will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
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Sam Cosmi (OL) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Cosmi has been designated to the IR/COVID-19 list, and a return date is unknown. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Francis Bernard (LB) | Prob Sun | Groin - 13 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Bernard is expected to face the 49ers in the NFC wild-card game despite a groin injury. |
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Jayron Kearse (S) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Kearse is likely to be available for the NFC wild-card game versus the 49ers despite a hamstring issue. |
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Sean McKeon (TE) | Prob Sun | Neck - 13 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
McKeon is projected to take the field for the NFC wild-card game against the 49ers despite a neck injury. |
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Israel Mukuamu (CB) | Out indefinitely | Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Mukuamu has landed on the injured reserve list due to a hamstring injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Keanu Neal (LB) | Out Sun | Chest - 12 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Neal is hindered by injuries to his chest and elbow, and it will affect his availability for the NFC wild-card game versus the 49ers. |
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Nahshon Wright (CB) | Prob Sun | Personal - 12 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Wright is tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will be available for the NFC wild-card game against the 49ers. |
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T.J. Vasher (WR) | I-R | Undisclosed - 12 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Vasher has been designated for the IR/Non-Football Injury list with an unannounced issue. |
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Anthony Brown (CB) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 06 / 01 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Brown has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be decided when he will return to action. |
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Donovan Wilson (S) | Prob Sat | Illness - 06 / 01 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Wilson is managing an illness, but it is likely that he will take on the Eagles on Saturday. |
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Ezekiel Elliott (RB) | Prob Sat | Knee - 04 / 01 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Elliott is hobbled by a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will take the field Saturday versus the Eagles. |
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WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
20 -
DALLAS COWBOYS
30
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 20 Dec 10:11am WAS -11 +102 O +47.5 -110 Closing 27 Dec 1:26am WAS -10.5 -105 O +46.5 -107 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Football Team Team Leaders
Touchdowns 10
Rushing 1037
Passing 3419
Receiving 77
Sacks 9
Interceptions 4
Touchdowns 12
Rushing 1002
Passing 4449
Receiving 79
Sacks 13
Interceptions 11
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions Touchdowns 1
Rushing 31
Passing 254
Receiving 7
Sacks 0
Interceptions 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cowboys Team Leaders
Touchdowns 10
Rushing 1037
Passing 3419
Receiving 77
Sacks 9
Interceptions 4
Touchdowns 12
Rushing 1002
Passing 4449
Receiving 79
Sacks 13
Interceptions 11
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions Touchdowns 1
Rushing 31
Passing 254
Receiving 7
Sacks 0
Interceptions 1
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Weather
temp 72 condition dome wind South 14mph -
Injuries
Jordan Kunaszyk (LB)
Out indefinitely Illness - 08 / 01 / 22Sammis Reyes (TE)
Out Sun Hamstring - 06 / 01 / 22Sam Cosmi (OL)
Prob Sun Hip - 05 / 01 / 22Ricky Seals-Jones (TE)
I-R Concussion - 02 / 01 / 22Ereck Flowers (T)
Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 21Saahdiq Charles (T)
Out Sun Knee - 30 / 12 / 21Taylor Heinicke (QB)
Prob Sun Knee - 30 / 12 / 21James Smith-Williams (DE)
Prob Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 21Tress Way (P)
Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21Sam Cosmi (OL)
Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21Francis Bernard (LB)
Prob Sun Groin - 13 / 01 / 22Jayron Kearse (S)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22Sean McKeon (TE)
Prob Sun Neck - 13 / 01 / 22Israel Mukuamu (CB)
Out indefinitely Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22Keanu Neal (LB)
Out Sun Chest - 12 / 01 / 22Nahshon Wright (CB)
Prob Sun Personal - 12 / 01 / 22T.J. Vasher (WR)
I-R Undisclosed - 12 / 01 / 22Anthony Brown (CB)
Out indefinitely Illness - 06 / 01 / 22Donovan Wilson (S)
Prob Sat Illness - 06 / 01 / 22Ezekiel Elliott (RB)
Prob Sat Knee - 04 / 01 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jordan Kunaszyk (LB) Out indefinitely Illness - 08 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Kunaszyk will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.
Sammis Reyes (TE) Out Sun Hamstring - 06 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Reyes is nursing a hamstring injury, and he will not take on the Giants on Sunday.
Sam Cosmi (OL) Prob Sun Hip - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Cosmi has a hip injury, but it is projected that he will be available for Sunday's battle with the Giants.
Ricky Seals-Jones (TE) I-R Concussion - 02 / 01 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Seals-Jones has hit the injured reserve list with a concussion.
Ereck Flowers (T) Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Flowers has been assigned to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be established when he can return.
Saahdiq Charles (T) Out Sun Knee - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Charles exited the last game with a knee injury, and he will not be available versus the Giants on Sunday.
Taylor Heinicke (QB) Prob Sun Knee - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Heinicke is expected to lace up for Sunday's contest against the Eagles despite a knee injury.
James Smith-Williams (DE) Prob Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Smith-Williams set out the last contest due to an illness, but it is likely that he will face the Giants on Sunday.
Tress Way (P) Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Way will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.
Sam Cosmi (OL) Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Cosmi has been designated to the IR/COVID-19 list, and a return date is unknown.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Francis Bernard (LB) Prob Sun Groin - 13 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Bernard is expected to face the 49ers in the NFC wild-card game despite a groin injury.
Jayron Kearse (S) Prob Sun Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Kearse is likely to be available for the NFC wild-card game versus the 49ers despite a hamstring issue.
Sean McKeon (TE) Prob Sun Neck - 13 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - McKeon is projected to take the field for the NFC wild-card game against the 49ers despite a neck injury.
Israel Mukuamu (CB) Out indefinitely Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Mukuamu has landed on the injured reserve list due to a hamstring injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Keanu Neal (LB) Out Sun Chest - 12 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Neal is hindered by injuries to his chest and elbow, and it will affect his availability for the NFC wild-card game versus the 49ers.
Nahshon Wright (CB) Prob Sun Personal - 12 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Wright is tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will be available for the NFC wild-card game against the 49ers.
T.J. Vasher (WR) I-R Undisclosed - 12 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Vasher has been designated for the IR/Non-Football Injury list with an unannounced issue.
Anthony Brown (CB) Out indefinitely Illness - 06 / 01 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Brown has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be decided when he will return to action.
Donovan Wilson (S) Prob Sat Illness - 06 / 01 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Wilson is managing an illness, but it is likely that he will take on the Eagles on Saturday.
Ezekiel Elliott (RB) Prob Sat Knee - 04 / 01 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Elliott is hobbled by a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will take the field Saturday versus the Eagles.