The Dallas Cowboys are in first place in the NFC East, and they can pad their lead with a win at home over Washington tonight. Dallas is a significant favorite at home tonight, but I think they should have no trouble beating a struggling Redskins team by double-digits.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. The Real McCoy - Colt McCoy came in last week and led the Redskins to a victory at home over Tennessee. Playing one good half of football against a terrible Titans team is hardly comparable to a Monday night game on the road in Dallas. He's still a third string quarterback who's thrown almost as many INTS (20) as TDs (22) in his career.

2. DeMarco Murray - The NFL's leading rusher is showing no signs of slowing down. He's looking to make it eight straight games with over 100 yards rushing, and I like his chances of doing just that.

3. X-Factor - The Redskins are winless on the road this season, and they've only covered the points in one of their last nine road games.

Selection: This is a play on the Dallas Cowboys (8*)