The Redskins and the Cowboys have one of the most storied rivalries in the NFL and this game is for first place in the NFC East.  Look for the Redskins to let it all out against the Cowboys this week.  The Cowboys’ defense is only giving up 292.0 yards of offense per game but that’s because they control possession of the football a lot.  With that in mind the Redskins will likely try to run the ball to play keepaway from the Cowboys.  Clinton Portis should be able to find running room against a Cowboys’ defense that is allowing 4.1 yards per carry this season.  Look for TE Chris Cooley to be the focal point of the passing game for the Redskins as the Cowboys safeties are the weak link of the secondary.  The Cowboys do have 10 sacks this season so throwing the ball short will benefit Jason Campbell.  If the Cowboys’ defense creeps up, WRs Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El will start running deep.  Also, expect Randle El to throw deep at least once in this game on a trick play.

The Cowboys will try to run a balanced offensive attack as always as they have thrown the ball 93 times and run it 90 times.  The Redskins’ linebackers will have their hands full in trying to deal with Marion Barber and rookie Felix Jones in the running game.  The Redskins must get a good pass rush on Tony Romo or Terrell Owens, Patrick Crayton and Jason Witten will all have big games.

PREDICTION:  DALLAS COWBOYS 31, WASHINGTON REDSKINS 21

The Cowboys dominated on offense against the Packers on Sunday Night.  Tony Romo led a balanced attack as he completed 17 of 30 passes for 260 yards passing with 1 TD pass and 1 interception.  Marion Barber was unstoppable as he carried the ball 28 times for 142 yards (5.1 ypc) with a TD run.  He also added 3 receptions for 15 yards (5.0 avg).  Rookie RB Felix Jones also had a eye popping game as he rushed for 76 yards on 6 carries (12.7 ypc) with a 60-yard TD run.  WR Miles Austin led the Cowboys with 115 yards receiving on only 2 catches (57.5 avg) including a 52-yarder for a TD.  TE Jason Witten pitched in with 7 grabs for 67 yards (9.6 avg) last Sunday Night.  The Cowboys finished up with 217 yards rushing on 35 carries (6.2 ypc) and they also completed 17 of 31 passes for 236 yards.

The defense of the Cowboys was in bend but don’t break mode against the Packers.  Pacman Jones led the way for the Cowboys on defense with 8 tackles and a fumble recovery.  Fellow CB Anthony Henry also had a very solid game with 6 tackles and two sacks.  The Packers finished up with 84 yards on 21 carries (4.0 ypc) and they also completed 22 of 39 passes for 250 yards.  The Cowboys improved to 3-0 on the season with this win.

The Cowboys will attempt to win there first game ever tonight at Lambeau Field (0-5) but the Packers are rolling right now.  This should be a great football game filled with offensive fireworks.  The Cowboys will likely come out running the football with Marion Barber (143 yards rushing) and rookie Felix Jones (72 yards rushing) against a Packers’ defense that is allowing 118.0 yards rushing and 5.2 yards per carry this season.  But, don’t expect the Cowboys to forget about throwing the football as Tony Romo (113.1 QB Rating) has not even been sacked once this season.  If he gets time to throw the ball Terrell Owens, Patrick Crayton and Jason Witten could have big games.  But the Packers do have 6 sacks and 4 interceptions this season so Romo will have to be careful with the football.

The Packers’ gameplan should involve more running than usual as the Cowboys are giving up 4.1 yards per carry.  With that in mind look for Ryan Grant (112 yards rushing) and Brandon Jackson (73 yards rushing) to get a lot of work in this game.  The Packers have done a great job of protecting Aaron Rodgers in the pocket as he has only been sacked one time this season.  That won’t stop the Cowboys from blitzing as they already have 5 sacks this season.  If Rodgers (117.8 QB Rating) has time to throw the football tonight he should have a great game throwing to Donald Driver and Greg Jennings.

PREDICTION:  GREEN BAY PACKERS 37, DALLAS COWBOYS 34

The Cowboys will be without starting safety Roy Williams for the next 3-4 weeks due to a fractured right forearm.  Williams played in both games (1 start) for the Cowboys this season and he has made 6 tackles.  Last season Williams played in 15 games (13 starts) and he finished up with 92 tackles, he defensed 5 passes and he intercepted two passes.  Pat Watkins will replace Williams in the starting lineup for the Cowboys and he has 8 tackles already this season.  He has played in 28 games (9 starts) in his NFL career to date and he has 72 tackles, has defensed 7 passes and he has 4 interceptions.  This will likely hurt the run defense of the Cowboys but help the pass defense.

The Cowboys have lost starting fullback Deon Anderson for the next few weeks with a knee injury.  Anderson played in both games (1 start) for the Cowboys this season but he didn’t touch the football.  The Cowboys will likely play without a fullback and have more two TE sets with Jason Witten on one side and either Tony Curtis (3 rec, 15 yards) and rookie Martellus Bennett (1 rec, 20 yards) on the other side.  This will likely hurt the running game some but help the passing game so it’s likely a wash for the Cowboys’ offense.