Redskins at Cowboys: Key Match-ups, Projection

Redskins at Cowboys, 8:15 p.m. Sunday, NBC

Here are three key match-ups to watch:

1. Defensive end Andre Carter vs. Left tackle Flozell Adams

Carter has to prove to the Redskins brass and the Redskins fans that he can reinvigorate his slowly failing career. He needs to demonstrate that he can produce a season similar to his 12-sack output from a couple of years ago. Meanwhile, Adams has to keep Carter at bay so the Bledsoe can remain upright.

2. Wide receiver Terry Glenn vs. Redskins corners

One specific Redskins corner won't be covering Glenn. In the Redskins system, the corners play a side of the field, not a particular receiver. So, whoever ends up standing in front of Glenn will have a tall responsibility. T.O. will see double coverages rolled his way all night, but Glenn will probably have single coverage. That corner needs to shut down Glenn.

3. Special teams vs. Special teams

Both teams have serious issues in the kicking game. Neither team has a great punter, and neither team has a clutch kicker. If Mike Vanderjagt doesn't suit up for the Cowboys, they're in as much trouble as the Skins. If he does, however, than Washington can't let the game rest on the foot of John Hall again.

Three fantasy studs to play from Sunday night's game:

1. Terry Glenn, WR, Dallas Cowboys

If you have Glenn, suit him up. He'll be facing single coverage against one of the Redskins poor cornerbacks. He should be primed for a huge game.

2. Santana Moss, WR, Washington Redskins

The Cowboys, too, have a poor secondary. Moss should be able to replicate his performance from last season. He should be a safe bet.

3. Jason Whitten, TE, Dallas Cowboys

The Redskins are soft in the middle of the field. It should open up opportunities for Whitten.

Projected outcome of Sunday night's game:

Redskins 28, Cowboys 17

The Skins should be able to get that Al Saunders offense moving down field against a bad Cowboys secondary. Gregg Williams usually has success flustering Bledsoe and forcing him into bad decisions. I think the Redskins coaching staff redeems itself after last week's blunder.