Cowboys, Redskins passing test
The Cowboys and Redskins will feature very improved defenses against tough opponents in Week 6, writes KC Joyner.
Originally Published: October 10, 2007
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KC Joyner | ESPN Insider
The two big matchups in Week 6 will be New England-Dallas and Washington-Green Bay. Both games will feature a defense that has improved dramatically from last season.
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I wrote an article for ESPN The Magazine this week detailing the Patriots' phenomenal success on vertical passes, but the Cowboys' secondary is also performing well against long passes this season.
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