Kirk Cousins and the Redskins have yet to score against the Cowboys Thursday night. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
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Game analysis
Another ugly game early
If you thought last Thursday’s game against the New York Giants was tough to watch, this one isn’t any better. We have six punts and an interception on the first seven drives during a scoreless first quarter. The Cowboys offense stinks, meanwhile Jamison Crowder has created to giveaways on offense and special teams to kill any momentum Washington attempted to build in the opening quarter. No wonder the stands are pretty empty. — Master Tesfatsion
Crowder’s hands hurt Washington again
After a dropped pass by Jamison Crowder resulted in an interception the Cowboys were forced to punt. That’s when Crowder fumbled the punt return to give the ball back to Dallas at the Washington 43-yard line.
The Redskins defense bailed him out again, however, forcing its fourth straight three-and-out to start the game.
Wow this Cowboys offense is terrible
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) December 1, 2017
Punter Chris Jones is now the Cowboys' most important player.
— Jerry Brewer (@JerryBrewer) December 1, 2017
Drops hurt Redskins again
Just as it looked like the Redskins were destined to score the first points of the game, a rifled throw from Kirk Cousins glanced off the hands of Jamison Crowder and into those of Dallas safety Jeff Heath.
Dropped passes have killed Washington’s offense at times this season. So far, it has two against the Cowboys.
It’s a costly turnover on what was otherwise a nice drive for the Redskins. — Master Tesfatsion
Washington defense looking good
The Redskins defense has forced two three-and-outs to start the game. It has done a great job stopping the run to force passing downs, giving Washington the opportunity to bring pressure at quarterback Dak Prescott. Rookie Josh Harvey-Clemons recorded his first career sack on the Cowboy’s second third down play as Washington’s defensive line and outside linebackers quickly collapsed the pocket. — Master Testfatsion
Redskins defense starts strong while Cowboys sputter
The Cowboys offense has scuffled without Ezekiel Elliott and it doesn’t look much improved so far against the Redskins.
Washington forced two three-and-outs to start the game, earning some great field position for its second drive of the game, starting inside Dallas territory.
Swearinger gives tribute to Sean Taylor with cleats
This week is the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” week, allowing players the chance to wear custom cleats to honor their charitable causes. D.J. Swearinger’s sweet shoes pay tribute to former Redskins safety Sean Taylor, killed 10 years ago this past Monday.
What a rush
The Redskins will be wearing their “Color Rush” uniforms tonight, meaning they will be clad from head to toe in burgundy. You can read more here from Dan Steinberg.
Hope you like burgundy.
All burgundy everything. #HTTR#WASvsDALpic.twitter.com/u6lzYRcVUv
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 30, 2017
Pregame reading
Another week, another must-win game for the Redskins if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. They’ll have to do it Thursday night against a Dallas Cowboys team that has lost three straight games and will again be without star running back Ezekiel Elliott.
Get set for the prime time matchup with the full rundown of The Post’s Redskins reporting this week as Washington aims to get back to the .500 mark.
• As one Redskins player after another falls to injury, Kirk Cousins stands tall
• The Redskins are favored in Dallas for the first time since 2004
• Brewer: For ever-positive Gruden, injuries don’t matter as much as mind-set
• “All burgundy everything”: Get a look at the Redskins’ Color Rush unis
• Jordan Reed to miss fifth straight game
• Alfred Morris once gave the Redskins linemen the sweetest gift
• Jenkins: Prescott on the stalled Cowboys offense: ‘You just have to believe in yourself’
• Cowboys’ stunting will present problems for Redskins offensive line
• Five story lines to follow for Thursday’s game
• Redskins will wear custom cleats for charitable causes
Injury report and inactives
The Redskins have already ruled out tight end Jordan Reed, as well as center Chase Roullier, safety Montae Nicholson and defensive lineman Terrell McClain.
The big news is that Trent Williams is active and will start after missing last Thursday’s game against the New York Giants. With Williams back at left tackle, Washington is pushing Ty Nsekhe over to left guard, where he will start in place of Arie Kouandjio.
With return of LT TWilliams tonight, #Skins QB @KirkCousins8 will work vs #Dallas behind an OL that stands (from left) 6-feet-5, 6-8, 6-5, 6-5, 6-6.
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) December 1, 2017
Meanwhile the Cowboys have made linebacker Sean Lee inactive, a key piece in a struggling defensive unit.
You can read more on each injury coming into today’s game and potential impact here.
Washington Redskins (5-6) at Dallas Cowboys (5-6)
Kickoff: 8:25 p.m. ET, AT&T Stadium
TV: NBC
Radio: 980 AM; 92.7 and 94.3 FM
SiriusXM: SIRI 81 or 83, Internet 831
Streaming: NFL Mobile | Reddit NFL streaming thread
Line: Redskins by 2, o/u 47
Box score: Updates every 60 seconds here
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