Dallas: The Cowboys opened the season still trying to recover from the shock of losing QB Tony Romo (back) in the preseason. They then got a solid effort from rookie Dak Prescott in his NFL debut (threw for 227 yards without an interception or sack) in Week 1 against the Giants, only to lose to an Eli comeback, 20-19. Dallas entered the season averaging 10 points less per game at (16.4) when Tony Romo wasn't under center and that will have to change in 2016, if Dallas intends on competing in the NFC East.

Washington: The Redskins had the Steelers on the ropes early in Monday night's game but in the end couldn't handle Big Ben (300 YP / 3 TDs), Antonio Brown (8 catches / 126 yards / 2 TDs) or DeAngelo Williams (143 YR / 2 TDs). Cousins threw for 329 yards but zerto TDs (two INTs) and Washington ran for just 55 yards.

The pick: Washington was 6-2 at home last year but I've never been sold on Cousins (I believe last year was a fluke and he'll be exposed in 2016). As for Prescott, he was terrific in the preseason, completing 39 of 50 for 454 yards with five TDs and no interceptions. No one had a better QB rating than his 137.8. Take the points and make Dallas an 8* play.