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Washington Football Team: Highs and lows from Week 7 win vs. Cowboys

By Hirdesh Matta

Oct 25, 2020; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) recovers the ball after a Washington Football Team defensive end Montez Sweat (90) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci (7) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2020; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) recovers the ball after a Washington Football Team defensive end Montez Sweat (90) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci (7) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 25: Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Football Team runs the ball against Jourdan Lewis #26 of the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of the game at FedExField on October 25, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 25: Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Football Team runs the ball against Jourdan Lewis #26 of the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of the game at FedExField on October 25, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Highs, Part 2

Play Calling

I know a lot of fans have been frustrated with Scott Turner’s play-calling thus far in the season, but it looks like Sunday was a day of growth for him as well. With Isaiah Wright and Antonio Gandy-Golden out, Washington utilized more two-TE and two-RB formations to throw the Cowboys defense off balance.

On both Gibson’s 40-yard run and his 12-yard touchdown, Washington was able to use J.D. McKissic as a decoy, which allowed for larger running lanes for Gibson. This should be something the team continues to work on during the bye week as it could be something to further utilize throughout the rest of the season.

Antonio Gibson Goes Off

You know you’ve had a good game when you get respect from Cowboys fan, LeBron James.

In all seriousness though, Gibson looked more decisive with his runs and was able to show his explosiveness with a couple of big runs today.

Dallas entered the game ranked second to last in the NFL in both yards per carry allowed and rushing yards allowed per game, and Washington and Gibson were able to take advantage.

Gibson finished with 128 yards and a touchdown on 20 rushes, becoming the first 100-yard rusher for Washington this season.

“I think he’s just getting more and more confident as a guy coming out of the backfield in terms of having to run inside,” said Coach Ron Rivera, in his postgame press conference.

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