A roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins before their Week 13 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.

All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Redskins.

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-- CSN Mid-Atlantic's Rich Tandler has five final thoughts for tonight's game including wondering who will be the team's lead back for the game.

-- CSN Mid-Atlantic has these five stats to keep an eye on including Ryan Kerrigan potentially getting 7.5 sacks for the fifth straight season.

-- CSN Mid-Atlantic also talked with Mason Foster about making his first start for the Redskins.

-- The Washington Times' Anthony Gulizia writes that with a run game that has mixed results this season, Kirk Cousins has continued to lead an effective offense.

-- ESPN's John Keim says DeSean Jackson scares opponents, which in turn helps his teammates.

-- Keim also has this piece on the positive impact Dashon Goldson's leadership is having on a young Redskins roster.

-- The Washington Post's Dan Steinberg writes about general manager Scot McCloughan's gameday routine which includes handshakes and hugs after the game.

-- DallasNews.com's Bob Strum has a look at the Cowboys' perspective in trying to stop Kerrigan.

-- The Richmond Times-Dispatch's Michael Phillips remembers some of the best Redskins-Cowboys *Monday Night Football *moments.

Check Out What's On Redskins.com:

--Redskins-Cowboys: Ingredients For Victory

--Smith Continues To Learn The Ropes

--Bill Callahan Has Played A Vital Role For The Cowboys' And Redskins' Offensive Lines

--Experience Vs. Dez Bryant Key For Redskins

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A Look At What The @dallascowboys Are Saying:

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