Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys Free NFL Picks & Week 8 Odds
by Tony Sink - 10/23/2014
Monday, October 27, 2014 at 8:30 PM on ESPN
AT&T Stadium in Arlington
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The Washington Redskins (2-5) will have a hard time starting their first winning streak of the season as they have to visit the red-hot Dallas Cowboys (6-1) on Monday night. The Cowboys were able to beat the Redskins in both of their games against each other last year.
Last Sunday, the Redskins were able to snap their four-game losing streak when they beat the Tennessee Titans 19-17 at home. Their defense was solid in that game, holding the Titans to just 236 total yards.
The Redskins are fifth in the league with 389.4 points per game, but they are just 23rd in scoring with 21.6 points per game. Quarterback Colt McCoy made his first appearance of the season last week and threw for 128 yards with a touchdown and no picks. Wide receiver DeSean Jackson has caught 26 passes this season for 528 yards and three touchdowns.
The Cowboys were able to pick up their sixth win in a row last Sunday when they beat the New York Giants 31-21 at home. They outgained the Giants 423-352 in that win and they were 9-for-14 on their third down opportunities.
Through seven games, the Cowboys have scored 28 points per game while their defense has only given up 21 points per game. Running back DeMarco Murray has a league-leading 913 rushing yards this season and he has scored seven touchdowns. Quarterback Tony Romo has a 104.7 passer rating by throwing for 1,789 yards with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Washington Redskins Betting Trends
Washington Redskins are 2-5-0 Against the Spread
Washington Redskins are 4-3-0 against the Over/Under
Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends
Dallas Cowboys are 5-2-0 Against the Spread
Dallas Cowboys are 4-3-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Washington Redskins
10/20/14 LB Brian Orakpo Pectoral out for season
10/20/14 QB Colt McCoy None expected to start Monday vs. Dallas
10/19/14 LB Akeem Jordan Knee "?" Monday vs. Dallas
10/19/14 LB Perry Riley Knee "?" Monday vs. Dallas
10/19/14 CB Tracy Porter Hamstring "?" Monday vs. Dallas
09/28/14 CB DeAngelo Hall Achilles IR
09/23/14 WR Jerry Rice Jr. Shoulder IR
09/14/14 QB Robert Griffin III Ankle out indefinitely
09/10/14 NT Barry Cofield Ankle IR- designated return
09/04/14 NT Chris Neild Knee IR
09/04/14 DB Courtney Bridgett Jr. Shoulder IR
09/04/14 LB Darryl Sharpton Ankle IR
Dallas Cowboys
10/19/14 LB Bruce Carter Quad "?" Monday vs. Washington
10/14/14 T Doug Free Foot expected to miss 3-4 weeks
09/29/14 CB Morris Claiborne ACL IR
09/23/14 DE Demarcus Lawrence Foot IR
09/17/14 T Darrion Weems Shoulder out for season
09/04/14 LB Sean Lee Knee IR
09/04/14 DT Amobi Okoye Illness out indefinitely
09/04/14 DE Ben Gardner Shoulder IR
Tony's Pick: Take Dallas
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