Redskins defensive end Ricky Jean Francois brings down Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on a keeper early in the first quarter of the teams’ Week 2 meeting. (Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post)The Washington Redskins (6-3-1; 2-1 NFC East) visit the Dallas Cowboys (9-1; 2-1) on Thursday afternoon with far more at stake than either team would have dreamed in Week 2, when a narrow victory by the Tony Romo-less Cowboys relegated the Redskins to 0-2. High stakes: The long-simmering rivalry between the Redskins and Cowboys has waxed and waned in intensity over the years. Winning the time of possession: Largely because of Elliott, the Cowboys are doing a great job of controlling the clock. Tough task for Redskins defensive backs: The new-era Cowboys Triplets — Prescott, Elliott and Bryant — plus Beasley and Witten (49 catches, 520 yards, two touchdowns) will present more than a handful for the Redskins’ defensive backfield.

Source: Washington Post November 23, 2016 19:05 UTC