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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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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 18: Shareece Wright #43 of the Houston Texans breaks up a pass intended for Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter of the game at FedExField on November 18, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans won 23-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 18: Shareece Wright #43 of the Houston Texans breaks up a pass intended for Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter of the game at FedExField on November 18, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans won 23-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

No. 2 – WR Josh Doctson

With a new quarterback in tow, who’s set to take more chances downfield than Alex Smith did, Josh Doctson will need to be ready for his new opportunities. They were always a possibility with Smith. Now, they are bound to happen.

When Doctson, formerly a first-round pick, has gotten opportunities this season, he has made them count, more or less. He’s catching a career high 56.5 percent of his targets, and while his current numbers don’t pop off the page, he’s been reliable in clutch situations, especially when the Redskins need a first down.

Of course, with McCoy’s utilization of Doctson, that may change. And Doctson must be ready for whatever kind of ball comes his way. Against a Cowboys team that has started to find its offensive footing, Doctson could be relied upon down the stretch on Thursday, and with the team’s lack of playmakers, the TCU product has a good chance to step into the spotlight.

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