The Dallas Cowboys need a win against the Washington Redskins on Sunday and a loss by the Philadelphia Eagles (to the New York Giants) to make the playoffs. They know they can only control one part of that equation, but will they hold up their end of the bargain? Let's breakdown three bold predictions for Week 17 against the Redskins.
3. Amari Cooper has an 80-yard touchdown reception
The Cowboys aren't going to be keeping Amari Cooper on the bench during key plays again, and he is going to have a big game in this one. Look for Cooper to beat the leaky Redskins secondary once deep and strut into the end zone for an impressive 80-yard touchdown.
The Redskins don't have anyone to slow him down, and if this is the last game for Cooper in Dallas, he is going to go out with a bang.
2. Cooper Rush throws for 150 yards
Let's get bold.
Yes, you read that right, backup quarterback Cooper Rush is going to throw for 150 yards in this game. Dak Prescott is still dealing with a shoulder injury, and although the team is trying to downplay it, it's hard to imagine he is going to have a good game. It affected him in his last game, and he is going to get knocked out of this game either by injury or his inability to throw the ball consistently.
That means Rush is going to come into this game, probably before halftime, and will be expected to lead the team to victory. He isn't going to have the most impressive game, but with the circumstances, it will be fine. Look for him to finish this game with 15o yards passing, and he should find the end zone at least once.
1. Cowboys defense allows three passing touchdowns
Case Keenum has made it clear he wants to play football, and he is going to let it loose in this game. This is a big game for Keenum as he tries to earn a job for next season in the league.
Keenum is going to sling it all around the field in this game, and he is going to attack the Cowboys defense. A few weeks ago, Jared Goff threw for 284 yards and two touchdowns against Dallas.
Keenum is going to outperform what Goff did, and he should have no issue lighting up the scoreboard. Not only will Keenum have a big game, but he is also going to lead the Redskins to a big upset.
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