Preview of the Christmas Day Matchup

Two NFC East rivals, the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders, will meet on Christmas Day in a matchup where both teams are looking to finish off disappointing seasons after being eliminated from playoff contention.

The Cowboys (6-8-1) enter this game following a 34-17 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers, marking their third consecutive loss. Meanwhile, the Commanders (4-11) are reeling from a 29-18 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dak Prescott

Due to injuries, Josh Johnson will start for Washington, with Marcus Mariota sidelined. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, with the Cowboys favored by 8.5 points and an over/under of 50.5 points.

Players to Watch

Dak Prescott has performed well recently, completing 68.5% of his passes for 4,175 yards and 28 touchdowns this season. Another key player for Dallas is George Pickens, who boasts impressive stats with 88 receptions for 1,342 yards and nine touchdowns.

On the other side, Washington’s Deebo Samuel has 68 receptions and five touchdowns this season, showcasing his explosive play ability.

For detailed predictions and betting odds, check out SportsLine.