With a win over the Washington Commanders in Week 18, the Dallas Cowboys would win the NFC East Division, as well as capture the No. 2 seed.

They won’t be lacking any motivation on January 7, but what about their opponents? The Commanders are 4-12, meaning that they stand no chance of making the playoffs regardless of what happens on Sunday.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders Week 18 Odds

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When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland           
• Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• How to Watch: FOX

Dallas Cowboys Coming to Landover to Win

The Dallas Cowboys are 11-5 on the season and will play in the postseason no matter what. However, these guys wish to win the NFC East Division, as well as secure the No. 2 seed in the conference. For that, they just need to beat the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

Not only do they have a much better roster than the Commanders, but they’re also in good form. Sure, they did lose two of their last three games, but those happened against teams that are much, much better than their next opponent – the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins.

Plus, in their most recent game, they beat the high-flying Detroit Lions. It was a narrow win (20-19), but the Cowboys can be proud of their performance, especially in the defense. Keeping a team that’s averaging 26.9 points per game to 19 points is a great achievement.

Can Washington Commanders End Their Losing Run?

The Washington Commanders are 4-12 in the 2023-24 NFL, with their most recent win happening back in early November. That’s when they defeated the New England Patriots, who are one of the league’s worst teams.

In fact, all of Washington’s wins this season happened against teams that were under .500 when they played against them. When playing against stronger opponents, the Commanders don’t tend to do much. For example, in their previous duel with the Cowboys, they got smashed 45-10.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders Prediction

Are we going to see the Cowboys demolish the Commanders once again? We say yes! The boys from Dallas are in good shape, not to mention that they’ve got a lot of motivation to win this game.

That said, anything but a big win for the visitors would be a major surprise in our eyes. The Cowboys are going to win this game and cover the spread. 

Pick: Dallas Cowboys -13.0

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The American Gaming Association (AGA) has reinforced its executive team with the appointment of the experienced Joe Maloney as senior vice president of strategic communications. In this position, the new appointee will be tasked with leading the gambling association’s communications, research, marketing and public affairs.

Maloney will officially join AGA’s team in January and will help advance key priorities for AGA members. He joins the AGA from the Washington Commanders, a professional football franchise. During his time with the team, Maloney served as vice president of public affairs and strategic communications. The position saw him spearhead the club’s external engagement, proving his expertise in communications.

As VP of public affairs for the Commanders, Maloney also steered the franchise’s legislative advocacy on sports betting in Virginia and Maryland. Thanks to this, the team was able to form key partnerships with FanDuel in Virginia and Fanatics in Maryland. Maloney was also instrumental in cementing the Washington Commanders as the first NFL team to join AGA’s “Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.” initiative.

Before joining the Washington Commanders, Maloney served as a partner at Locust Street Group, a full-service public affairs agency in Washington DC. During his team with LSG, Maloney led the agency’s work on G2E and AGA’s Get to Know Gaming series.

Bill Miller, AGA’s president and chief executive officer, welcomed the new hire on board, saying that he will be an invaluable addition to the association’s best-in-class communications team. He described the new appointee as an “accomplished professional” who doesn’t back off when facing significant public affairs challenges.

We will benefit not only from his (from Maloney’s) depth of experience and his tireless advocacy, but his enthusiasm and energy to hit the ground running as a champion for the casino gaming industry.

Bill Miller, president & CEO, AGA

Maloney also commented on the matter, expressing his excitement about his new position. He noted that his new appointment comes at a “pivotal moment for the gaming industry.”

Maloney said: “I’m honored to join the AGA and its dedicated team at this pivotal moment for the gaming industry. The future holds great promise and I’m energized by the opportunity and challenge of communicating the remarkable benefits and economic impact of legal gaming across the country.”

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