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Washington Football Team: Three keys to victory vs. Cowboys

By Jacob Troutman

Oct 18, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) throws the ball against the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) throws the ball against the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys is hit by Maurice Smith #46 of the Washington Redskins in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. Smith was injured on this play. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys is hit by Maurice Smith #46 of the Washington Redskins in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. Smith was injured on this play. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) /

1. Stop Ezekiel Elliott

It is safe to say Ezekiel Elliot has not had the start to the season he has hoped for. He leads all NFL RBs in fumbles with five on the year. It is not close either. With that said, he still is one of the most talented running backs in the NFL. He can change a game.

If the Washington Football Team allows Dallas to unleash Zeke, then that will make things easier for Andy Dalton. They could use a stellar start for Elliot to catapult their vaunted passing attack with their elite receiving core.

However, if Washington halts Zeke that forces Dalton to sit back in the pocket and pick apart the Washington secondary. He has not been consistent in his career when asked to pick apart secondaries, so that would be advantageous for Washington.

Limiting the impact of Ezekiel Elliot on Sunday will be crucial for Washington to taming a talented Dallas offense.

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