Washington Commanders @ Dallas Cowboys - January 5, 2025

Alright, folks! Buckle up because we’re in for a classic NFC East showdown this Sunday as our beloved Washington Commanders head down to AT&T Stadium to face off against the Dallas Cowboys. This rivalry never fails to deliver drama, passion, and plenty of bragging rights – especially in a city like ours where football is life!

Now let’s break it down. The oddsmakers have opened with the Commanders as -4.5-point favorites, which isn’t surprising considering how they’ve been rolling lately. With an 11-5 record and winners of four straight games, Washington has shown some serious grit and determination on both sides of the ball. They’re averaging nearly 29 points per game and have an impressive completion percentage of over 70%. That tells me they can move the chains efficiently and put up points when it matters.

On the flip side, we’ve got the Cowboys struggling at 7-9. They faced a brutal defeat last week against the Eagles – losing 41-7 on the road – and let’s be honest; that kind of loss can leave a scar on a team’s morale. Dallas averages around 20 points per game with their offense sputtering compared to Washington’s high-flying attack. Their passing game has seen better days too, completing just over 63% of their passes while rushing for about 97 yards per game.

The stats suggest that Washington is not just winning but doing so convincingly while covering spreads effectively (10-4-1 ATS in their last 15). Meanwhile, Dallas is limping along with only six covers out of ten attempts this season. When you look at these two teams head-to-head right now, I can’t help but feel like all signs point towards a Commanders victory.

As far as predictions go: I’m calling it—Washington will beat Dallas handily and cover that spread easily! If they keep playing like they have been lately, I wouldn’t be shocked if this game ends up looking more lopsided than expected. And given how explosive Washington’s offense has been lately—averaging close to 29 points—it seems likely they’ll find success against a Cowboy defense that might be feeling low after last week’s drubbing.

Now about those total points… While both teams can score when motivated—the over/under being set at around 47 suggests some skepticism about how many fireworks we’ll see on Sunday night under those bright lights in Arlington. With my gut feeling telling me that it could end up being under due to Dallas’ recent struggles combined with Washington potentially controlling the pace of play—I’d lean towards taking the under here.

So there you have it! Mark your calendars because come Sunday afternoon, it’s going to be an electric atmosphere filled with tension as our Commanders march into enemy territory ready to claim victory once again! Let’s go boys!