At least until Sunday, whoever wins the duel between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Football Team will be the leader of the NFC East. And all this with just four wins in 11 games. The traditional divisional rivals are not living their most glorious days, but will face each other in the second Thanksgiving game, scheduled for 6:30 pm (GMT), in Arlington, Texas.
It will be the 53rd time since 1966 that Dallas will take the field on Thanksgiving Day (31 wins, 20 losses and one draw), while Washington will play on holiday for the 12th opportunity (three wins and eight losses).
Essentially, victory in this Thursday’s clash can go through whoever makes the fewest mistakes. The Cowboys have committed at least one turnover in every game since the start of the season, racking up a total of 21 in 2020. Washington has already awarded 17 giveaways, tied with the league’s fifth-worst mark.
Na mira de Zeke
After his first 100-yard game this season, Ezekiel Elliott could do it again against Washington. The opponent, by the way, brings him fond memories. In three games against the US Capital franchise at Cowboys Stadium, Elliott averages 113.3 yards and 1.3 touchdowns.
the alex effect
Alex Smith is notoriously the most nominated ‘Comeback of the Year’ award winner. Last weekend, he led Washington to a 20-9 victory against the Bengals. A game that also marked the injury of rookie quarterback Joe Burrow. Smith is one of the bets to promote a solid game on the part of Washington.
Brand next
Receiver Terry McLaurin is 11 receptions away from becoming the Washington player with the most passes received in franchise history in 25 games. With 120 receptions, he is currently third on the list behind Jordan Reed (130) and Gary Clark (122);
The bet
According to the Football Power Index, ESPN’s North American results projection engine, the Washington Football Team has a 54.8% probability of winning by an average of 1.7 points.
GAME SHEET
Dallas Cowboys x Washington Football Team
NFL Week 12
Data: Domingo (26), 18h30
Local: AT&T Stadium, em Arlington
Where to see: ESPN / ESPN App and NFL Game Pass
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