Cowboys at Commanders: Regular-season finale matchups to watch for the Dallas Cowboys

The Week 18 clаsh between the Dallas Cowboys and Washingtоn Commanders is part of the NFL’s 2023 regular-season finale’s intrigue. Both teams have a lot at stake, which may lead to great or terrible football.This division rivalry game features two opposite clubs. The Commanders need a defeat to secure the No. 2 choice in the 2024 NFL Draft, while the Cowboys need a victory to secure the NFC East championship and No. 2 playoff spot. Washingtоn may assist themselves or attempt to beаt the Cowboys one final time this year.Dallas may bench many important starters early if they win the game. That makes identifying significant matches this week harder. Based on what we know and what we think may happen, here are a few bouts we will watch.

Cowboys’ QB Dak Prescott vs. Commanders’ secondary

Dak Prescott destroyed Washingtоn’s secondary in Week 12 by completing 22 of 32 passes for 331 yards and four touchdowns. He might have similar success in Week 18, depending on how much he plays. The Commanders defense has allowed 35 passing touchdowns, the most in the NFL, while the Dallas Cowboys have 32. Airman Dak Prescott should succeed.

Cowboys’ iOL T.J. Bass vs. Commanders’ iDL

Tyler Smith may not participate in the regular-season finale against the Washingtоn Commanders after ripping his plantar fascia last week against the Detroit Lions. He may play on a pitch count if the Cowboys adopt the prudent route to rest him before the playoffs. T.J. Bass will likely play a lot at left or right guard regardless of how much No. 73 plays. He’s performed well as an ιnjury fill-in this season, so he’ll likely do so again in Week 18 against Washingtоn’s elite DT tandem Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne.

Cowboys’ CB DaRon Bland vs. Commanders’ WR Terry McLaurin

DaRon Bland became the NFL’s all-time leader in interceptions returned for touchdowns with his fifth pick-six of the 2023 season in Week 12 against the Washingtоn Commanders. That helped Bland’s terrible performance. Sam Howell was successful throwing to Bland’s side of the field, whether it was Terry McLaurin or any other Commanders wide receiver. Washingtоn may try to recreate its regular-season success in the playoffs. Bland will likely be attacked early and frequently.