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Dallas at Washington
	When: 8:20 PM ET Watch: NBC Preview
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After watching film of both teams, Scouts Inc. breaks down key elements of the Week 17 Cowboys-Redskins matchup.

• Deal with Dallas' OLBs DeMarcus Ware remains a player who must be game-planned around, but it was Anthony Spencer with two sacks when these teams met earlier this season. Under the radar, Spencer has been terrific versus the run and pass. Not only are the Cowboys' 3-4 outside linebackers' roles as pass-rushers crucial, but so is their ability to contain the outside run, especially considering how dangerous Robert Griffin III is as a ball carrier off tackle. The Cowboys did not record a sack in their Week 16 overtime loss to the Saints and were very conservative with their pass rush tactics. That conservatism did not pay off.

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