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Redskins vs. Cowboys: 5 players to watch on Thanksgiving

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins runs for a first down on a fourth down play in the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at FedExField on November 18, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans won 23-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins runs for a first down on a fourth down play in the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at FedExField on November 18, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans won 23-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 9: Cornerback Quinton Dunbar #23 of the Washington Redskins reacts with teammate defensive back Montae Nicholson #35 after a play during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 9: Cornerback Quinton Dunbar #23 of the Washington Redskins reacts with teammate defensive back Montae Nicholson #35 after a play during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

No. 3 – CB Quinton Dunbar

Like the last few weeks, Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar is not guaranteed to play. And like the last few weeks, his inclusion, or exclusion, on the game day roster, will have a tenuous effect on the outcome of the game itself.

Dunbar has only been active for six games this season, but it’s clear that when Washington lacks the wide receiver convert, they truly miss him. Dunbar managed to snag two interceptions before a nerve injury sidelined him for an extended period of time, and when he was on the field, the Redskins had more experience.

If Dunbar can play, he’ll give Washington experience and depth at cornerback they’ve lacked for a substantial period of time. If he can’t, then the rookie time bomb of Greg Stroman and Danny Johnson will be tested once more. Both rookies have had moments of promise. But Dunbar is the only true starter of the group, and his impact is sorely missed.

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