Week 13 Thursday Pick

Kirk Cousins is 0-3 against Dak Prescott

This is the first time they play without Ezekiel Elliot 

Washington (-1.5) @ Dallas - The loser is most likely eliminated for the playoffs in this divisional matchup, while the winner gets to keep their postseason hopes alive for at least for one more week.

Both teams are facing existential crises. The Redskins and their front office will ponder if Kirk Cousins is a top 10 quarterback and worth keeping as the highest paid quarterback.  The Cowboys may be second guessing letting Tony Romo walk into retirement as their offense has has sputtered without Ezekiel Elliot; scoring only two touchdowns in the past three weeks.

 Washington has little pity for Elliot's suspension as their top two running backs, Thompson and Kelly, are out with injuries.  Sameje Perine played well last week he rushed for over 100 yards against the Giants although ball control is still a concern.  Washington's offense should take advantage of the Cowboys' defense who has benched corner Anthony Brown and linebacker Sean Lee is still out with an injury.  While Alfred Morris may run the ball well against his former team, Washington has played well on the road in their last two games against the Seahawks and Saints.  And the Cowboys have been reeling 3 straight blowout losses.  I expect a closer game, but I have Washington winning.


You can find my picks on the Sports on the Hill Podcast, which begins at the  2 hour 12 minute mark.