Found December 30, 2012 on isportsweb.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
I do not have to tell you how imtportant Sunday’s game is against the Cowboys. Nor do I have to remind you how much is at stake. But in the spirit of being the typical overly-excited, albiet completely neurotic, Washington Redskins fan, I will anyway. It’s crucial. Redskins take on Cowboys in week 17 matchup The Redskins are in a position that the majority of the team has never seen before, a “win-and-your-in” scenario. It’s not like the Patriots, where qualifying to be in the post-season is as second nature as admiring the girlish beauty of Brady’s face, this is uncharted territory for most of them. And despite the fact that Robert Griffin III  is a rookie, I don’t think the team could ask for a better leader to bring them into this matchup. Last week the Shanahan’s employed a somewhat more conservative offense, not utilizing Griffin to his full potential. But this week is different. He’s healthier, playing against a better defense and everything is at stake. So here’s a brief loo...
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