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 10^th 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.

NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Washington vs. Cowboys?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Football Team Team Leaders

WAS

Touchdowns	Antonio Gibson 10
Rushing	Antonio Gibson 1037
Passing	Taylor Heinicke 3419
Receiving	Terry McLaurin 77
Sacks	Jonathan Allen 9
Interceptions	Bobby McCain 4

DAL

Touchdowns	Ezekiel Elliott 12
Rushing	Ezekiel Elliott 1002
Passing	Dak Prescott 4449
Receiving	CeeDee Lamb 79
Sacks	Micah Parsons 13
Interceptions	Trevon Diggs 11

WAS

Touchdowns
Rushing
Passing	Did not qualify
Receiving
Sacks
Interceptions

DAL

Touchdowns	Amari Cooper 1
Rushing	Ezekiel Elliott 31
Passing	Dak Prescott 254
Receiving	Dalton Schultz 7
Sacks	Dorance Armstrong 0
Interceptions	Anthony Brown 1

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Cowboys Team Leaders

WAS

Touchdowns	Antonio Gibson 10
Rushing	Antonio Gibson 1037
Passing	Taylor Heinicke 3419
Receiving	Terry McLaurin 77
Sacks	Jonathan Allen 9
Interceptions	Bobby McCain 4

DAL

Touchdowns	Ezekiel Elliott 12
Rushing	Ezekiel Elliott 1002
Passing	Dak Prescott 4449
Receiving	CeeDee Lamb 79
Sacks	Micah Parsons 13
Interceptions	Trevon Diggs 11

WAS

Touchdowns
Rushing
Passing	Did not qualify
Receiving
Sacks
Interceptions

DAL

Touchdowns	Amari Cooper 1
Rushing	Ezekiel Elliott 31
Passing	Dak Prescott 254
Receiving	Dalton Schultz 7
Sacks	Dorance Armstrong 0
Interceptions	Anthony Brown 1

Weather

temp	72
condition	dome
wind	South 14mph

Injuries

Washington

Jordan Kunaszyk (LB)

Out indefinitely Illness - 08 / 01 / 22

Sammis Reyes (TE)

Out Sun Hamstring - 06 / 01 / 22

Sam Cosmi (OL)

Prob Sun Hip - 05 / 01 / 22

Ricky Seals-Jones (TE)

I-R Concussion - 02 / 01 / 22

Ereck Flowers (T)

Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 21

Saahdiq Charles (T)

Out Sun Knee - 30 / 12 / 21

Taylor Heinicke (QB)

Prob Sun Knee - 30 / 12 / 21

James Smith-Williams (DE)

Prob Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 21

Tress Way (P)

Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21

Sam Cosmi (OL)

Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21

Dallas

Francis Bernard (LB)

Prob Sun Groin - 13 / 01 / 22

Jayron Kearse (S)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22

Sean McKeon (TE)

Prob Sun Neck - 13 / 01 / 22

Israel Mukuamu (CB)

Out indefinitely Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22

Keanu Neal (LB)

Out Sun Chest - 12 / 01 / 22

Nahshon Wright (CB)

Prob Sun Personal - 12 / 01 / 22

T.J. Vasher (WR)

I-R Undisclosed - 12 / 01 / 22

Anthony Brown (CB)

Out indefinitely Illness - 06 / 01 / 22

Donovan Wilson (S)

Prob Sat Illness - 06 / 01 / 22

Ezekiel Elliott (RB)

Prob Sat Knee - 04 / 01 / 22

Injuries

Washington

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.

Dallas

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.