GAMEDAY * WEEK 1 : CAPSULES : DALLAS at WASHINGTON

* The line: Washington by 2 1/2.

* Key injuries: DALLAS--Cornerback Deion Sanders (toe, doubtful).

* Key players: Dallas quarterback Troy Aikman has the third-best completion percentage in NFL history, 61.81%. Redskin quarterback Brad Johnson, acquired from Minnesota, will make his first start with new team.

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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Dal Was Points scored (Rank) 23.8 (5) 19.9 (8) Points allowed 17.2 (1) 26.3 (15) Passing O 214.8 (5) 207.8 (7) Rushing O 125.9 (4) 105.3 (10) Total O 340.6 (5) 313.1 (8) Passing D 221.6 (12) 182.4 (4) Rushing D 101.2 (6) 152.3 (15) Total D 322.8 (9) 334.6 (13)

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* The pick: Washington. The Cowboys were 16 points better in last season’s finale against Washington. It’s been a good off-season for the Redskins.

Picks by T.J. SIMERS; Research by HOUSTON MITCHELL