It's Dallas week!

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by pbhawks45

I've been here!

So have I,oops!

[skinsnut]

I sure hate the Cowboys...(who doesn't)
But I do have to give it to sandtrap and pbhawk for giving a fairly objective view of their team.

Don't get me wrong...I am in no way encouraging more cowboys fans to the site....just saying, it gives us some good insight into the minds of the those rooting for Satan.

[Ijaeger]

Love how we will honor Monk and Green at the game. Bout time. I feel like Jerry and the boyz do some crap like that to us every year, even though we've been pretty good at playing spoiler since 05. Also love the fact that Taylor will be honored at the NY game. I really feel like that will be a game similar to the one when Mara died and NY beat us like 36-0. I don't think anyone could've beaten them that day and hope it works out the same for us.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Ijaeger

Love how we will honor Monk and Green at the game. Bout time. I feel like Jerry and the boyz do some crap like that to us every year, even though we've been pretty good at playing spoiler since 05. Also love the fact that Taylor will be honored at the NY game. I really feel like that will be a game similar to the one when Mara died and NY beat us like 36-0. I don't think anyone could've beaten them that day and hope it works out the same for us.

That is cool, but didn't we beat the Boys last year or was it in '06 when they honored Emmitt and co? I don't think special ceremonies affect gameplay that much, unless it is like a Mara or ST tragedy and even then it could end up being a negative, depending on how the team really handles it.

[Ijaeger]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

That is cool, but didn't we beat the Boys last year or was it in '06 when they honored Emmitt and co? I don't think special ceremonies affect gameplay that much, unless it is like a Mara or ST tragedy and even then it could end up being a negative, depending on how the team really handles it.

I'm pretty sure it was the "Monday Night Miracle" in 05 that the 3 headed shitbag was inducted into the ring of honor or whatever it is. And I should've said that Moss has been pretty good at playing spoiler since 05, because let's face it, he is a cowboy killer, with exception of Cooley later that year in the total dismantling of the Cowboys- (35-7?) and Portis being his usual self. Either way, hope it all works in our favor. HTTR

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Time to put the Steelers game in the rear view and move on to more important things. It's Dallas week! What's your prediction for the game?

I want to believe that Zorn is smart and will make sure we throw a lot of deep balls against a very poor secondary. If not, then we are in trouble with Portis being hurt. I fear saying too much that isn't considered "glass full" around here.

[53Fan]

DALLAS SUCKS!!!..... was'nt sure if that had been said yet.

[53Fan]

Im sitting here listening to Dexter Manley talk about playing the Cowgirls back in the day. He's telling a story about when Tony Peters told Randy White during a game that he had slept with his wife. Dexter was a rookie and on the sideline when White came over to the sideline and started fighting with Peters.....ahhh.........those were the days.

[Ijaeger]

Sunday shall become known as "The Dallas Demise"- This one is for Leonard...may he rest in peace and my heart goes out to you DG28.

Hail always-

[GTripp0012]

Redskins are currently at a 78% win probability in this one. Pending the Portis story, of course.

Advanced NFL Stats: Week 11 Game Probabilities

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Redskins are currently at a 78% win probability in this one. Pending the Portis story, of course.

Advanced NFL Stats: Week 11 Game Probabilities

That looks good. I have 2 questions:

1 - does this take into account the Cowboys injuries returning
2 - are they pretty solid every week.

I know that the "accu-score" model on espn's site gives the Cowboys an edge.
ESPN - Dallas vs. Washington - Intel - November 16, 2008

[BDBohnzie]

This game scares me. Coming off a blowout loss to the Steelers at home (yes a blowout, considering the only points the Skins scored came off 2 early mistakes within the first 5 minutes of the game), with a sputtering offense...and quite possibly no Portis, it just doesn't look good.

Don't get me wrong, the Cowboys are struggling too, 2-4 in the last 6. But they get Romo and Newman back, which could be the spark they need.

The Redskins will have to dig deep and really put pressure on the Cowboys to perform. If the Skins can get up early and force the Cowboys to abandon the run, we could see a repeat of the 1st game. When Romo is pressured, he makes mistakes. However, if Alexander/Betts/Cartwright cannot run the ball, it's going to be a long day for Campbell and the Skins offense.

And because this is a rivalry game, you can throw out all the records, injuries, trivial things because these games get ugly.

No prediction here...just hope that those Skins that can, step up, and they are able to contain the Cowboys.

[pbhawks45]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

This game scares me. Coming off a blowout loss to the Steelers at home (yes a blowout, considering the only points the Skins scored came off 2 early mistakes within the first 5 minutes of the game), with a sputtering offense...and quite possibly no Portis, it just doesn't look good.

Don't get me wrong, the Cowboys are struggling too, 2-4 in the last 6. But they get Romo and Newman back, which could be the spark they need.

The Redskins will have to dig deep and really put pressure on the Cowboys to perform. If the Skins can get up early and force the Cowboys to abandon the run, we could see a repeat of the 1st game. When Romo is pressured, he makes mistakes. However, if Alexander/Betts/Cartwright cannot run the ball, it's going to be a long day for Campbell and the Skins offense.

And because this is a rivalry game, you can throw out all the records, injuries, trivial things because these games get ugly.

No prediction here...just hope that those Skins that can, step up, and they are able to contain the Cowboys.

It depends on which Newsman we get back. Newman was back from injuries for the first time the Boys played the Redskins, and Moss made him look average. If he's really healthy, that will be huge.

Honestly, I'm a little disappointed that Portis might not play. If the Cowboys somehow win this thing (which I just don't see happening, even after putting on those lovely rose colored glasses), the talk will be not of the win, but of the fact that the Redskins were down their best player.

It's always better to see two great teams play at full strength.

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by pbhawks45

It depends on which Newsman we get back. Newman was back from injuries for the first time the Boys played the Redskins, and Moss made him look average. If he's really healthy, that will be huge.

That is incorrect. It was the Redskins game that Newmans real injury was revealed.

All through training camp he was said to have a "groin strain". It was after Moss torched Newman for that 53-yard bomb that we knew T-New was not healthy and should not have played in that game.

It was after that game they discovered the sports hernia. He had surgery and sat out the last few weeks. And now hopefully he is back.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

That is incorrect. It was the Redskins game that Newmans real injury was revealed.

All through training camp he was said to have a "groin strain". It was after Moss torched Newman for that 53-yard bomb that we knew T-New was not healthy and should not have played in that game.

It was after that game they discovered the sports hernia. He had surgery and sat out the last few weeks. And now hopefully he is back.

Newman gets torched when he's healthy, too. He's always been way overrated IMO, and I'm not just saying that because he's a Cowboy.