NFL Week 11: Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins

More than an NFC East rivalry game, the Cowboys & Redskins are trying to punch their NFL playoffs tickets!

Cowboys vs. Redskins Overview:
The Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins rivalry is one of the biggest in modern sports and seems to always be one of the most watched football games of the year. Fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets witnessed the Washington Redskins defeating the Dallas Cowboys earlier this season in a classic game at Texas Stadium. This time around, the Dallas Cowboys are the road team. The Dallas Cowboys continue to draw big crowds on the road, so FedEx Field should be filled with fans donning the Dallas Cowboys logo. However, the Washington Redskins faithful will not make Tony Romo’s return from injury any easier. Fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets are just glad that Tony Romo is healthy and ready to go as this NFC East war continues.

Dallas Cowboys Offense:
The Dallas Cowboys offense was less than anemic without QB Tony Romo at the helm. Tony Romo should have no problem finding targets thanks to WRs Terrell Owens, Roy Williams, and TE Jason Witten. On paper, the Dallas Cowboys have the best group of offensive weapons in the NFL. The favorite player of fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets is RB Marion Barber. With a nasty disposition and Pro Bowl ability, Marion Barber takes over games and opens up the passing attack. Rookie RB Felix Jones should return to the Dallas Cowboys roster as well.

Dallas Cowboys Defense:
Dallas Cowboys OLB DeMarcus Ware is making his case for NFL Defensive Player of the Year and is one of the best pass rushers in the entire NFL. DeMarcus Ware is the biggest cog in the Dallas Cowboys 3-4 machine but cannot do it alone. NT Jay Ratliff is a load and not only stops the run but is a great pass rusher as well. ILBs Zach Thomas and Bradie James rack up tackles in the middle. Fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets knew their secondary had the most talent in the NFL, but injuries have grounded players like S Roy Williams and CB Terrence Newman.

Washington Redskins Offense:
The Washington Redskins West Coast Offense took a while to catch on but, once it did, the Skins became an offensive machine. QB Jason Campbell is a possible NFL MVP and thrives with the short passes to a slew of weapons like WRs Devin Thomas, Santana Moss, Antwaan Randle-El, and TE Chris Cooley. RB Clinton Portis is another possible MVP candidate, and his running is the perfect compliment to the passing attack. The Washington Redskins offensive line is tailor made for the West Coast Offense with its athletic ability and exceptional speed.

Washington Redskins Defense:
The Washington Redskins defense is ranked No. 4 in total defense in the NFL, and that has been without All-Pro DE Jason Taylor for much of the year. DEs Demetric Evans and Andre Carter have stepped in as the main pass rushers. MLB London Fletcher is the captain of the Washington Redskins defense and is the best defender never named to the Pro Bowl. New CB DeAngelo Hall joins a good secondary featuring rookie S Chris Horton, young CB Carlos Rodgers, and veteran CB Fred Smoot. S LaRon Landry is one of the hardest hitters in the NFL.

Dallas Cowboys Keys to Victory:
The return of QB Tony Romo and RB Felix Jones are a couple of answered prayers for fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets. Tony Romo gives the Dallas Cowboys the arm needed to use explosive WRs Terrell Owens and Roy Williams. The return of Felix Jones to the backfield gives Marion Barber a chance to rest, and the blazing speed of the rookie allows him to fly past defenders. Getting the duo of Felix Jones and Marion Barber going behind the massive offensive line is key to the Dallas Cowboys offense and will allow Tony Romo to survey the field and execute plays.

If CB Terrence Newman plays, then the Dallas Cowboys can blitz even more than they have. Jason Campbell will be throwing a lot of quick passes so the secondary has to stick to their men closely. DeMarcus Ware has to get pressure on the QB at all times. Clinton Portis needs to be stopped early so that play action is not a factor. TE Chris Cooley is a hard person for any defender to cover, and he cannot be allowed to run wild in the middle of the field. The three down linemen of the 3-4 need to maintain the line of scrimmage to allow the LBs to make plays.

Washington Redskins Keys to Victory:
Running back Clinton Portis has to continue his MVP campaign if the Washington Redskins want to survive the Dallas Cowboys defense. Clinton Portis rushed for 130 yards in the Washington Redskins’ defeat of the Dallas Cowboys earlier this year, and his pounding opened up the passing attack. Jason Campbell will face a weaker secondary than before and he should have slightly more room to deliver quick strikes. DeMarcus Ware needs to be accounted for at all times as he can hunt down Clinton Portis or destroy Jason Campbell.

Both the Washington Redskins and fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets know that as the run game goes, so does the Dallas Cowboys offense. The Washington Redskins shut down the running game in the previous meeting and got after Tony Romo. Much to the delight of fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets, the Dallas Cowboys will now have Felix Jones in the backfield and Roy Williams on the outside so the Washington Redskins will be facing more weapons than before. S LaRon Landry must be brought up in the box to counter both the running game and deadly TE Jason Witten. MLB London Fletcher needs to be protected from the massive offensive line.

Cowboys vs. Redskins Outlook:
Quite possibly, fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets want revenge even more than the Dallas Cowboys themselves do. The NFC East is the best division in football, and every game remaining on the Dallas Cowboys football schedule is a stepping stone to the playoffs. This game holds the fate of the two franchises as momentum and the tiebreakers both come into play. The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins will truly leave nothing on the field, and fans with tickets to the game will not be disappointed.

Recent games have shown why Tony Romo is the true Dallas Cowboys star, and his return will give his Dallas Cowboys football team and fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets a boost. Felix Jones is another wildcard that the Washington Redskins have yet to face. With a healthy offense ready to strike, the Dallas Cowboys have all the firepower to defeat even the tough Washington Redskins defense. WR Roy Williams is poised for a breakout game and Terrell Owens is hungry for the football as well. Fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets are counting on a clutch victory in the harsh environment of FedEx Field.