KEYS TO PULLING OFF A WIN in DALLAS

I think Dallas takes us lightly and it bites 'em in the butt! I think we win 24-13.

the way I see it...when we have the ball, we pass and run until we get points, and when THEY have the ball we stop them from doing such things...period

This isn't a thread for predictions, but I'll take off my mod hat for a second and join in.

As much as I hate to admit it, I have a hard time believing that we will win this game by a significant margin (7+ points), if at all. I just think Dallas is too talented on defense and has too many weapons for our Springs-less defense to stop. I see us splitting the series with Dallas and I don't think we will be on top the first game. My guess is we lose 17-21.

That said, I think we will have a good season and the team will actually survive a loss in Big D and the totally disproportionate pissing and moaning from the fans on Monday morning. This "must-win game" talk is B.S. There are no "must-win games" until you've lost 5 games.

#1 healthy shawn springs
#2 play better
#3 play better
#4 play better

#1 healthy shawn springs
#2 play better
#3 play better
#4 play better

You can scratch a healthy Springs off that list unless some miracle of god happens!!!!!

Defense: We need to be able to put pressure on Bledsoe with our front four. It's obvious that with Springs out out of the lineup it hurts our ability to blitz and leave our corners matched up one on one in coverage. That being said, when we do blitz guys need to step the hell up. Rogers especially.

Overall the defense needs to get stops. If we allow Dallas to convert on 50% or better on 3rd downs forget about it, it will be a very long night again.

Offense: Better execution in the redzone is key. We can't come away with 3 FGs again. That's just not going to get the job done. I think we need at least 3 TDs in this game. That's not too much to expect from this group of offensive talent.

The pass protection needs to shore things up. We had too many instances against the Vikings where Brunell was feeling the heat or getting flushed out of the pocket.

The running game needs to get cranking early. I don't care who it is, Portis, Betts, or Duckett, someone needs to establish the run to help keep the Cowboys defense on their heels.

Overall, the offense needs crisper execution and we need to play physical up front.

Hey Matty, off the subject a bit, but what was your final prediction this season for the Skins, win-loss wise?

Did your feelings change after Monday night at all?

Not sure if I ever made an official prediction. In my gut I guess I'm expecting 10 or 11 wins. Monday didn't change my opinion either. We have some work to do but I'm not jumping off a bridge after one game.

Tackle. Their WRs and RB are too good for us to give up yards-after-catch.

This isn't a thread for predictions, but I'll take off my mod hat for a second and join in.

As much as I hate to admit it, I have a hard time believing that we will win this game by a significant margin (7+ points), if at all. I just think Dallas is too talented on defense and has too many weapons for our Springs-less defense to stop. I see us splitting the series with Dallas and I don't think we will be on top the first game. My guess is we lose 17-21.

That said, I think we will have a good season and the team will actually survive a loss in Big D and the totally disproportionate pissing and moaning from the fans on Monday morning. This "must-win game" talk is B.S. There are no "must-win games" until you've lost 5 games.


The Redskins better win this game because 0-2 means the team is down to a 14% chance of getting into the playoffs. 14% is not impossible but it sure makes things harder. If they go 0-3 (which I doubt) the % goes down to 4 and the season is pretty much done. This is very close to a must win game.