All eyes will be on FedExField this Sunday when the Dallas Cowboys take on the Washington Football Team as they look to gain a stranglehold on the NFC East. This rivalry doesn’t need any extra motivation, however head coach Mike McCarthy guaranteed a Cowboys win against their division rival, adding an intriguing element to the matchup. Rookie linebacker Micah Parsons kickstarted a trend during HBO’s Hard Knock over the summer, and he’s on his way to cashing in on it after filing a trademark on a signature phrase.
The Cowboys running game has dived as of late with Ezekiel Elliott battling a knee issue and lack of offensive line continuity. Fixing the latter coupled with Tony Pollard getting more involved by attacking the perimeter could turn things around, which the Cowboys’ offensive needs desperately. Week 14 X-factors, a full Dallas-Washington injury report, playoff scenarios, and more highlighted this edition of the news and notes.