"The Commanders have experienced quite the return to reality, with their offense looking especially putrid all year. Losing Jayden Daniels multiple times to injuries will do that, but nothing has looked right. And now Daniels' backup, Marcus Mariota, won't even be suiting up on Christmas, which means 39-year old Josh Johnson will be making his first start since 2021, when he led the Ravens to a loss to the Bengals."
"In most cases, that would seem to be a can't-lose situation for the defense, but the Cowboys have shown that the only way for this defense to not lose is for them to never even take the field in the first place. Getting toasted by Johnson would seem to be a series wrap on the Matt Eberflus era, and it feels entirely possible."
The Cowboys host the Commanders on Christmas with Dallas favored by 8.5 points despite a three-game losing streak and playoff elimination. The Commanders' offense has been ineffective after multiple injuries to Jayden Daniels, and backup Marcus Mariota is unavailable, forcing 39-year-old Josh Johnson into a start. The Cowboys' defense has also struggled, leaving both teams among the league's worst by EPA per play. Dallas must start fast and sustain drives to avoid second-half fadeouts. A poor result could intensify scrutiny on head coach Matt Eberflus, while a strong performance would be a boost for Dallas.
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