In the NFC game of the week, the Washington Redskins (5-4) go to Dallas (8-1) to play the Cowboys on Sunday, November 18th at 3:15.

This is a divisional game, both teams coming from NFC East. Any game between division rivals is interesting to watch, what makes this game more important for the Redskins is their Division record, which stands at 1-2. The Redskins lost to the Giants and recently the Eagles, and they can't really afford another division loss if they want to keep any playoff hopes alive.

This is also the first meeting between Dallas and the Redskins this year, so it will be interesting to see how they match up against each other. This has the makings of a good game, a good offense (Dallas) against a good defense (Washington). While Washington's defense has slipped a bit lately, they are still above average in yards allowed per game (11th) and rushing yards allowed per game (10th). They were ranked higher earlier in the year, but they gave up a lot of points to New England (55) and last week to the Eagles (33).

Dallas on the other hand, is on a tear. They are arguably the best team in the NFC, having lost only to the best team in the NFL, the New England Patriots. The Cowboys offense is 2nd in the NFL in points and overall yards, third in passing yards and 10th in rushing. Dallas' average victory over the past 3 games? 14 points. They are winning, and they are winning big.

While the Cowboys are the better team overall, but they could be ripe for an upset. They have the 3rd ranked passing offense in the league, but that could be slowed down a bit against the 10th ranked passing offense. They are also coming off a big win against the Giants and my stumble a bit, especially looking ahead to the Jets and then the big showdown against the Packers. If the Redskins find a way to at least slow down TO, they might have a chance.

Prediction: Dallas wins, 24-14.