Redskins-Cowboys Recap

Another chapter in the storied rivalry was written Sunday. The Redskins-Cowboys game is always epic. It doesn’t matter what the records are, these two teams come to play. I was a bit disturbed about one thing. Had the Redskins won that game, would the fans have been happy? I mean, if Shaun Suisham would have hit one of the two Field Goals that he missed, would the Redskins fans have been happy with a 9-7 win? I seem to remember earlier in the season when we won a game 9-7 against the Rams, the fans were up in arms. So why is it that a 9-7 victory over Dallas is acceptable, but not over the Rams? Aren’t they both wins? Does it matter what the score was? Wouldn’t you trade in a win for loss right now? I am sure that the Cowboys fans are happy with it.

I can talk all day about Shaun Suisham missing two Field Goals, but the fact of the matter is, our Offense should have been able to score at least one TD Sunday. Now had we put some points on the board on Offense, Suisham missed the Field Goals, and then we lost, I would entertain the thought of him costing us the game. Dallas’ potent #4 ranked Offense couldn’t find the end zone with a map. The playcalling for the Cowboys was very spotty. But the Washington Redskins Defense needs to given some credit. They played a near perfect game. I mean if you hold a team who averages 27 points at home, to only 7 points, you should win that game right? Well not if you only put up 6 points yourself. We all know that the Redskins have had to endure injury after injury. But, I am pretty confident that our team is good for more than 6 points. I know fans of other teams don’t want to hear it, but the Redskins are much better than they are playing right now. And Sunday, was just another game of us not playing up to our potential on Offense. So please don’t blame the kicker.

The Cowboys are loaded with talent, but for some strange reason, in recent years, have not put it together this season either. Don’t get me wrong 7-3 is good, but not good enough for them to think that the have made it. After watching the Cowboys lose to the Packers last week, and barely escaping the Redskins Sunday, I am not impressed with them. But I understand it is all about matchups, and the Redskins and Cowboys are evenly matched, whether you believe it or not. Some would say that Miles Austin pulled a disappearing act. I say that with the play calling and the fact that Miles is a focal point now, the Redskins strategically took him away, until the last drive of the game for Dallas. This is the time for Roy Williams to step up right? WRONG!! He actually sold Tony Romo out a few times. If it were not for Marion Barber, Miles Austin late in the game, and Martellus Bennett, Dallas may have not even scored Sunday. I think Dallas may have given up too much for Roy Williams. But, the other players on the team can pick up the slack. After watching Williams cower going across the middle in fear of being hit by LaRon Landry, I’d be pissed off at him if I were his teammate.

The Redskins Offense, on paper, should have been thoroughly dominated by that Dallas Defense. But the lowly Redskins and their Offense moved the ball quite well all day. What killed us Sunday is what has been killing us all year…. PLAYCALLING!! Especially when we get deep into the other teams territory. But Sunday shed light on something that every football fan should be aware of. Any given Sunday, you can be beaten. And although Sunday was not the day for the Cowboys, I would not be surprised if the Redskins-Cowboys matchup later in the season ends with a Redskins win. As poor as our Offense is supposed to be, they should me heart and fight Sunday. I mean the Redskins have lost 3 Offensive Lineman for the season and are down two Running Backs, but can still remain competitive enough to give themselves a chance to win a game. I guess that Offense is not that bad after all, huh?

I will give Dallas credit for one thing. Their Defense did play a good game Sunday. And their Defense kept them in the game long enough for them to have a chance to win the game at the end. And they did what any good team would do. They took advantage of opportunities, or in this case, an opportunity. They won a game that was left on the table for them to win. Right now, Dallas is sitting in 1st place of the NFC East. But, I am looking forward to their games against Philadelphia and the second game against the Redskins. These are always great matchups. Who ever wins the NFC will end up in the NFC Championship Game this year. Bank on it. For right now, I will try to accept the fact that my Redskins lost a game that they dominated for 57 minutes. The 7-6 loss was reminiscent of a 9-7 loss about 5 years ago when Stephen Davis fumbled inside the Cowboys 10 yard line in the closing seconds. And just like that season, we were left wondering how many more ways can we lose games. I hope I don’t have to find out.