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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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CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 27: Running back Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Football Team celebrates by signaling first down after running for a first down during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Washington Football Team 34-20. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 27: Running back Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Football Team celebrates by signaling first down after running for a first down during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Washington Football Team 34-20. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

2. Establish the run

The Washington Football Team is last in the NFL in average rushing yards per game. They average a meager 82.2 yards per game. They have done a poor job of running the ball. They also have done a poor job of sticking with the run and attempting to establish.

Just last week Kyle Allen had 42 passing attempts against the Giants. That is too many passes. Washington has to do a better job of establishing the run and sticking to it. Unleash the two-headed tandem of J.D. McKissic and Antonio Gibson.

This key is made even more evident with the receivers Washington is trotting on the field on Sunday. It is Terry McLaurin and a bunch of undrafted guys that will be the receivers for the Washington Football Team.

The impact of these receivers, McLaurin excluded, is a big unknown.

Establishing the run will help the stagnant passing attack for Washington. It will be crucial to getting Dallas on their heels and will open up opportunities for their passing attack to work off play action and make some downfield plays.

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