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NFL Week 2: Picks Against the Spread

By Cody Williams

Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith (77) in action during the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith (77) in action during the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) in the huddle in the first quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) in the huddle in the first quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins (-2.5)

On the surface, the Dallas Cowboys traveling to take on the Washington Redskins isn’t a matchup that needs much of an introduction. It’s one of the most storied rivalries in the NFL adding another chapter. However, there are far more layers to consider as these two teams get set to square off in Week 2 of the 2016 season.

Both the Cowboys and Redskins enter the second week of the season at 0-1 and off of less-than-stellar performances. Dallas suffered a tough ending against the Giants thanks to a Terrance Williams mental-error, but it’s hard to say that Dak Prescott throwing five-yard passes all day was all-that inspiring. The same, though, can be said of Kirk Cousins and Washington as he crumbled when the ball was served into his court. Meanwhile, the Redskins defense got toasted by the Steelers.

Thus, this could be an early crossroads for these NFC East rivals on Sunday at FedEx Field. It’s hard to have a lot of confidence either way. With what the Washington defense looked like on Monday night, though, I think that Dallas has enough firepower with their offensive line to break off chunks of yardage all night long. Expect a breakout game from rookie Ezekiel Elliott and the road underdogs to prevail.

Pick: Cowboys (+2.5)

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