WASHINGTON (1 - 3) at DALLAS (2 - 3) - 10/13/2013, 8:30 PM
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WASHINGTON is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
DALLAS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-0 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON vs. DALLAS
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Dallas is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Washington
Washington at Dallas
Washington: 62-41 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points
Dallas: 7-18 ATS against conference opponents
Washington @ Dallas
The Redskins are 36-18 ATS as road dogs of 3½ to 7 points, 10-3 ATS versus divisional opponents and 7-0 ATS as divisional road dogs of 7 points or less. Dallas is 6-13 ATS at home, 7-18 ATS versus NFC opponents, 4-11 ATS versus losing teams, 3-10 ATS versus divisional opponents and 2-7 ATS when playing on Sunday night. However, the Cowboys are 5-0 straight up and ATS off back to back losses under Garrett. Note Dallas is 9-0 over in the second of back to back home games. Also note the dog in Dallas games is 32-11 ATS and that in this series Washington is 11-2 ATS including 7-0 ATS the last 7 in Dallas.
Week 6 NFL
Redskins (1-3) @ Cowboys (2-3) — Washington comes in off first win, then its bye; last year was Skins’ first post-bye win the last five years. Extra week had to be good for Texas native Griffin’s rehab process; Redskins swept Dallas 38-31/28-18 LY, just second time they’ve done that in last 18 years (’05 being other year). Skins lost three of last four visits here, with losses by combined total of six points (1-3-2). Dallas is off 51-48 loss in epic home battle vs Broncos, which had to be little draining for both sides; Cowboys lost three of last four games but are 2-0 as home favorites this year, after being 3-17 from 2010-12. Cowboys are moving ball well; only 15 of their last 110 plays came on third down, but defense was torched for 808 passing yards last two weeks, by Rivers/Manning (9.2/9.9 ypa). Divisional home favorites are 10-6 vs spread, 5-3 if number was 5+ points. Four of last five series totals were 46+.
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Sunday's NFL Action
By Sportsbook.ag
WASHINGTON REDSKINS (1-3) at DALLAS COWBOYS (2-3)
Sportsbook.ag Line & Total: Dallas -6 & 53
Opening Line & Total: Cowboys -5.5 & 53.5
Despite carrying sub-.500 records, the winner of Sunday night's Redskins and Cowboys game could be atop the NFC East standings heading into next week.
Dallas is coming off a hard-fought, 51-48 loss to the Broncos in which it lost by field goal as time expired. The Redskins, on the other hand, just had their bye week and will be looking to win a second straight game after starting the year 0-3. Last season, Washington won both meetings between the two teams, earning a 28-18 victory at home, and prevailing 38-31 on Thanksgiving in Dallas. In two games against the Cowboys last season, Robert Griffin III accounted for 496 total yards and five touchdowns. Those victories make the Redskins 13-3 ATS in this series since 2005. As the coach of Washington, Mike Shanahan is 14-5 ATS versus division opponents, but Dallas has adjusted well to bad defensive performances historically, as the team is 23-10 ATS after allowing 35 points or more in their last game since 1992. Cowboys WR Miles Austin has missed the past two weeks with a hamstring injury but will likely return to action on Sunday night. Redskins RB Alfred Morris (ribs) is also probable to start.
Washington is coming off of a bye week, but was able to win in Week 4 after finally getting a turnover-free game from QB Robert Griffin III. The second-year quarterback had tossed four interceptions in his first three games, but threw for 227 yards and a touchdown in the Redskins' 24-14 victory over the Raiders. RB Alfred Morris rushed for 71 yards on 16 carries in that game, and he continues to run well with 5.3 yards per carry this season. WR Pierre Garcon is the Redskins' best receiver this season with 29 receptions for 339 yards and two touchdowns, and he played great in Dallas last year with four catches for 86 yards, including a 59-yard TD catch. Washington is going to need to establish its running game if it is going to have any chance against the Cowboys because their defense isn't good enough to be on the field for an extended period of time. The Redskins haven't been able to stop anybody this season, as they have allowed an NFL-high 440.5 total YPG, including 298.3 YPG through the air (5th-worst in league) and 142.3 YPG on the ground (2nd-worst in NFL). Washington has allowed 28.0 PPG (T-26th in league) over its first four games.
Dallas has lost its past two games due to some horrendous play from its defense, which has allowed 81 points and 1,023 total yards against the Chargers and Broncos. Last week, the team allowed Broncos QB Peyton Manning to throw for 414 yards and four touchdowns with a passer rating of 129.6. The Cowboys defense has been good against the run this season, allowing just 82.8 yards per game (4th in NFL), but that is mostly because teams have been able to throw at will against them, as they have surrendered 326.4 yards per game through the air (31st in NFL). QB Tony Romo was exceptional last game against the Broncos, completing 25-of-36 passes for 506 yards (14.1 YPA) with five touchdowns. However, Romo ultimately fell short of leading his team to a victory as he threw a pick on his last possession. WR Terrance Williams filled in nicely for injured Miles Austin (hamstring) with four receptions (on four targets) for 151 yards and a touchdown. He will continue to produce if given a chance, as he now has 11 receptions for 222 yards and a touchdown over his past two games. WR Dez Bryant may just be the league's best receiver this season as he has 29 receptions for 423 yards and six touchdowns, including two he had against the Broncos. Dallas' offense has been producing all season with 30.4 PPG (2nd in NFL) and 6.2 yards per play (5th in league), but the defense is severely restricting the club.
Washington at Dallas
By Brian Edwards
VegasInsider.com
No team in the NFC East has a winning record as we go into Week 6. Due to this unusual scenario, Washington (1-3 straight up, 1-3 against the spread) can actually pull into a first-place tie with a win tonight at Dallas and a victory by Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia.
Most betting shops have installed Dallas (2-3 SU, 4-1 ATS) as a 5.5-point home favorite with a total of 53. Gamblers can take the Redskins on the money line for a +210 return (risk $100 to win $210). For first-half wagers, the Cowboys are favored by 3.5 with a total of 27.
Dallas is coming off a gut-wrenching defeat to Denver last week. The Broncos remained undefeated by winning 51-48 in a back-and-forth affair that wasn’t decided until Matt Prater’s 28-yard field goal as time expired. The Cowboys took the cash as 7.5-point underdogs, while the 99 combined points soared ‘over’ the 56-point total.
Tony Romo enjoyed one of the finest performances of his career for the first 55 minutes. However, as he has been prone to do throughout his up-and-down career, Romo threw a costly interception at crunch time that led to Denver’s game-winning field goal.
Romo completed 25-of-36 throws for 506 yards and five touchdowns with the one interception. Terrance Williams had four receptions for 151 yards and one TD, while Dez Bryant hauled in six catches for 141 yards and two TDs. Jason Witten had seven receptions for 121 yards and one TD.
Washington has had two weeks to prepare for this spot. The Redskins started the season with three straight losses vs. Philadelphia (33-27), at Green Bay (38-20) and vs. Detroit (27-10). They were winless going into Oakland and trailed 14-0 in the first quarter.
But Washington got a huge momentum shift when David Amerson intercepted Matt Flynn and brought it back 45 yards for a touchdown early in the second quarter, slicing the deficit to 14-10.
Washington went ahead for good with 2:58 remaining in the third quarter on a five-yard scoring strike from Robert Griffin III to Pierre Garcon. The ‘Skins put the game away with a Roy Helu 14-yard TD scamper midway through the final stanza. They won by a 24-14 count as 3.5-point road ‘chalk.’
RG3 completed 18-of-31 passes for 227 yards and one TD without an interception. For the season, RG3 has a 62.4 completion percentage with 1,202 passing yards and a 6/4 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
Those throwing numbers are decent but the area of RG3’s game that clearly indicates that he’s not 100 percent after last year’s knee injury is his scrambling, or lack thereof. RG3 has just 18 rushing attempts for 72 yards.
Washington ranks last in the NFL in total defense, giving up 440.5 yards per game. The ‘Skins are eighth in total offense in terms of yardage, but they are scoring only 22.8 points per game 17th in the NFL).
Dallas is second in the NFL in scoring, averaging 30.4 PPG. However, the Cowboys are 28th in total defense and are allowing 27.2 PPG.
Romo has completed 71.8 percent of his throws for 1,523 yards with a 13/2 TD-INT ratio. Bryant has been his favorite target, hauling in 29 catches for 423 yards and six TDs. Witten has 28 receptions for 313 yards and three TDs.
The ‘over’ is 3-2 overall for Dallas, 2-1 in its three home games. Totals have been a wash both overall (2-2) and in the Redskins’ road assignments (1-1).
Washington won both head-to-head meetings last season, including a 38-31 win at Dallas as a 3.5-point underdog. The Redskins have covered the spread in six consecutive games against the Cowboys.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Eastern on NBC.
Sunday Night Football Betting: Redskins at Cowboys
By Covers.com
Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys (-5.5, 52)
Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys are coming off an historic offensive performance - it’s the defense that needs to be tightened. The Cowboys and their 28th-ranked defense will look to turn things around in the NFC East when they host the division-rival Washington Redskins on Sunday. Romo threw for a franchise-record 506 yards and five touchdowns last week but Dallas still suffered a 51-48 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Romo took some criticism for an interception toward the end of regulation that led to Denver’s go-ahead score, but the franchise quarterback can’t be blamed for a defense surrendering an average of 326.4 passing yards. The Redskins have their own problems on defense but got an extra week to prepare for the Cowboys and used the time to let quarterback Robert Griffin III’s surgically repaired knee rest during the Week 5 bye. Washington is looking for its first divisional victory and emerged from the dregs of the winless with a 24-14 triumph at Oakland in Week 4.
LINE: The Cowboys opened -4.5 and are now -5.5. The total opened 53 and is down to 52.
WEATHER: N/A
ABOUT THE REDSKINS (1-3): Griffin appeared tentative at times in the first four weeks and ran only 18 times for 72 yards in those contests. The second-year stud put up one of his best performances last year at Dallas, when he passed for 304 yards and four touchdowns and led Washington on a key field-goal drive late in the fourth quarter to help sew up a 38-31 victory. The Redskins surrendered an average of 32.7 points in their first three games but tightened things up in the victory over Oakland, holding the Raiders to 298 yards while forcing three turnovers.
ABOUT THE COWBOYS (2-3): Dallas is tied for first place in the unimpressive NFC East and is staring at two straight divisional opponents with a trip to Philadelphia scheduled for Week 7. The Cowboys proved they could hang with anyone offensively last week, and Romo found a third receiver in Terrance Williams (151 yards, one touchdown) to go along with Dez Bryant and tight end Jason Witten and give the offense another dimension. The defense is getting burned by the big play, allowing 20 receptions of 20-plus yards.
TRENDS:
* Redskins are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 meetings.
* Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games.
* Over is 5-1 in Cowboys last six vs. NFC East.
* Redskins are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Dallas.
EXTRA POINTS:
1. Redskins RB Alfred Morris rushed for 313 yards and four TDs in the two meetings last season.
2. Romo has 19 TDs and two INTs in his last six home games.
3. Washington WR Santana Moss needs 113 yards to reach 10,000 for his career.