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Week 16 Reality Checks – Washington at Dallas

By Tim Payne

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 31: Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Football Team warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on October 31, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 31: Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Football Team warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on October 31, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 17: Tress Way #5 of the Washington Redskins punts the ball to the New York Jets during the first half at FedExField on November 17, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 17: Tress Way #5 of the Washington Redskins punts the ball to the New York Jets during the first half at FedExField on November 17, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

2. The Reality Is, Washington needs to empty their bag of tricks in this game.

Rivera needs to send his team a message by authorizing his coordinators to dig deep into the playbook, especially on special teams and offense. Given the necessity of getting this win and the expected disparity in talent between this opponent and Washington’s next two, this is the game to pull out all the stops. Look for a fake kick, an early onside attempt, a flea flicker, a double-reverse, or a RB pass in this game as Washington scratches a claws to remain alive in the playoff hunt.

In addition to trick plays, Washington must win the turnover and penalties battle. Washington cannot afford to give Dallas any more edge than they already have coming into this contest.

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