cRUTHIK13
Casual Punter
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Cowboys -7 (or better) is the optimal play in this matchup due to a decisive quarterback mismatch and game-script alignment. Washington is expected to operate with a backup-level quarterback, which materially increases the risk of turnovers, stalled drives, and short fields against a Dallas defense that consistently generates pressure without heavy blitzing. That defensive profile historically punishes inexperienced quarterbacks and creates early separation-exactly how favorites tend to cover a -7 number. The current line also appears inefficient, as the quarterback downgrade is not fully priced in; adjusted power ratings point to a fair spread closer to -9 or -10. At -7, Dallas still offers clear value with a strong probability of controlling the game from the outset.
Pick: Cowboys -7
Cowboys -7 (or better) is the optimal play in this matchup due to a decisive quarterback mismatch and game-script alignment. Washington is expected to operate with a backup-level quarterback, which materially increases the risk of turnovers, stalled drives, and short fields against a Dallas defense that consistently generates pressure without heavy blitzing. That defensive profile historically punishes inexperienced quarterbacks and creates early separation-exactly how favorites tend to cover a -7 number. The current line also appears inefficient, as the quarterback downgrade is not fully priced in; adjusted power ratings point to a fair spread closer to -9 or -10. At -7, Dallas still offers clear value with a strong probability of controlling the game from the outset.
Pick: Cowboys -7
