Redskins vs. Cowboys: Stat Predictions for Top Fantasy Stars

When the Washington football team faces the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, there will be plenty of NFC East and playoff implications. But perhaps more importantly, more than a few folks will have their fantasy matchups on the line.

So what can you expect from tonight? Will your player shine or disappoint? Let's make some projections for the evening's relevant fantasy options. 

Quarterbacks

Player	Team	Passing Yards	TD	INT
Tony Romo	Dallas Cowboys	250	2	1
Colt McCoy	Washington	230	2	3

We're certainly not going to pretend like Colt McCoy is a "fantasy star," or even a terribly viable fantasy quarterback. Still, McCoy played pretty well in relief duty for Kirk Cousins, finishing 11-of-12 for 128 passing yards and a touchdown. No, he's not going to take a ton of shots down the field, but look for him to find DeSean Jackson deep at least once.

Expect a few turnovers, too. Journeymen quarterbacks are generally journeymen quarterbacks for a reason. 

As for Romo, he should have a very nice night against a Washington defense giving up 20.9 fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks, tied for worst in the NFL coming into the week. Romo owners can sit back and enjoy a solid evening from the quarterback. 

Running Backs

Player	Team	Rushing Yards	Receiving Yards	TD
DeMarco Murray	Dallas Cowboys	101	15	1
Alfred Morris	Washington	65	4	0

DeMarco Murray will rush for 100 or more yards. That's a prediction that has been right seven out of seven times this season thus far for folks who made it, so why stray here? 

The Cowboys are committed to running the ball. They have an offensive line that is mauling people on the line of scrimmage this year. Outside of maybe Arian Foster, no running back is playing better than Murray at the moment. He's easy money for fantasy owners. 

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Alfred Morris is a trickier call. He has a grand total of 12 fantasy points in his past three games, and the Cowboys allow just 13.1 fantasy points to opposing running backs, eighth in the NFL. Morris is starting to resemble a player who will need to get into the end zone to have fantasy relevance. Don't expect it to happen tonight.

Wide Receivers

Player	Team	Receiving Yards	TD
Dez Bryant	Dallas Cowboys	105	1
Terrance Williams	Dallas Cowboys	62	1
DeSean Jackson	Washington	81	1
Pierre Garcon	Washington	75	0

Washington has allowed 20 or more total fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in five of seven games this year, and they've also allowed four touchdowns to the position in the past two weeks. With Washington having to pick their poison between the running game and passing game in this one, Dez Bryant and Terrance Williams should have their opportunities on the outside. 

Expect each to reach the end zone.

Washington's wide receivers are going to have to make plays on the outside as well, and you'd guess that D-Jax would be good for at least one deep strike down the field. Pierre Garcon should be utilized frequently as well, though his two-game touchdown streak will come to an end in this one. 

Tight Ends

Player	Team	Receiving Yards	TD
Jason Witten	Dallas Cowboys	50	0
Jordan Reed	Washington	87	1

Jason Witten is an excellent blocker, but that's become far more important than his ability as a receiver in the Cowboys offense this year. Witten has yet to reach the end zone this season—don't expect him to double that output.

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Meanwhile, the one position the Cowboys have struggled against is tight ends, allowing 12 fantasy points to the position per week, 31st in the NFL coming into the week. Tight ends are often the best friend of young quarterbacks and backups, so don't be surprised if McCoy leans on Jordan Reed heavily this week.

All point totals and points-against statistics via ESPN standard scoring leagues. Hit me up on Twitter—I'll answer your fantasy questions and make some corny jokes, too. It's more fun than a J.J. Watt selfie.