The Daily Twitter: 30 November 2018

Dallas' defense holds Drew Brees & Co. to 10 (!!) points in the Cowboys' win over the Saints on Thursday Night Football.

: https://t.co/DWhxzA5rfj pic.twitter.com/qHijMik8cv

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) November 30, 2018

Thursday night's game serves as clear reminder that Chiefs-Pats and Rams-Saints rematches in conference title games are far from guaranteed https://t.co/5hUwWzRf2j

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 30, 2018

Still think it would take a miracle for Rams and Saints not to meet again to decide the Super Bowl participant. But Rams in driver's seat for top seed again.

— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) November 30, 2018

With tonight's W, @dallascowboys QB Dak Prescott has more wins than Drew Brees since 2016. pic.twitter.com/wunCikxNpK

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 30, 2018

Teams that score fewer than 14 points and lose the turnover battle have won 4.2% of games since 1970. https://t.co/jDL06rjHQI

— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) November 30, 2018

As much as folks love games like Rams/Chiefs, it's also fun to watch good defense. Those Dallas LBs are no joke

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 30, 2018

One of the takeaways from tonight is the story of Dallas LB Jaylon Smith, whose draft stock plummeted after the major knee injury in the 2015 ND bowl game. Remember when the Cowboys got ripped for picking him 34th overall with so many needs? He was great tonight.

— Peter King (@peter_king) November 30, 2018

Eagles playoff hopes take a hit with Cowboys' win over Saints, but they're not done https://t.co/Em296VAo9e

— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) November 30, 2018

Cowboys take sole possession of NFC East lead after Thursday night upset of the Saints.

More: https://t.co/FGGE8A9oPq pic.twitter.com/xRz4ZeSAd2

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) November 30, 2018

If the #Redskins beat the #Eagles, the #Cowboys will still be in first place in the NFC East based on record vs common opponents.

The split head-to-head. They would have the same division record. Currently Washington is 3-4 vs common opponents where Dallas is 4-3.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 30, 2018

Skins are cooked on common opponent tiebreaker. They’re already done with uncommon opponents. Skins 2-0, cowboys 1-1. So if they finish tied overall, Dallas automatically will be better vs common opponents

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) November 30, 2018

#Redskins have 3 division games left counting Monday. #Cowboys have two.

All of each team's remaining games would fall under the "common opponents" designation as well.

WAS vs TEN, JAX, PHI (2), NYG
DAL vs TB, IND, NYG, PHI

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 30, 2018

Amari Cooper told me he isn’t the reason for the #Cowboys’ turnaround. But since he’s been in DAL, all he’s seen is a team capable of beating anyone.

With tonight’s impressive victory over the #Saints, they’ve now won four straight. pic.twitter.com/IpaWd3CbP3

— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) November 30, 2018

Monday night is a very, very important point in Jay Gruden's career.

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) November 30, 2018

These officials have been atrocious tonight.

— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) November 30, 2018

So two enormously highly watched/rated/anticipated #Cowboys games in a row where the #NFL officiating has been not good and probably safe to say, poor.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) November 30, 2018

This is a major problem https://t.co/20BbNfAM5o

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 30, 2018

The NFL keeps missing helmet to helmet hits. (Jordan Reed among them). Yet went out of their way to call questionable roughing penalties for first month.

— John Keim (@john_keim) November 30, 2018

NFL: We take player safety seriously

Also #NFL: pic.twitter.com/XVbPB8SiYF

— JoeGlo (@JoeGlo1) November 30, 2018

How weird is it that Colt McCoy looked better at times vs. the Cowboys defense than Drew Brees has so far tonight?

— Daniel Shiferaw (@dshif) November 30, 2018

7,000 middle school students participated in more than 60 of our #RedskinsFITT workshops ‍♂️

Bid now on #Redskins RB @samajp32’s FITT inspired cleats to support the program: https://t.co/oMjqxUqjCF pic.twitter.com/om0oUeH1CO

— Redskins Community (@RedskinsCR) November 29, 2018

Jamison Crowder said he’s been dealing with torn ligaments in his ankle. While surgery was an option, they can also heal on their own, which is what he opted to do.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) November 29, 2018

"I'm confident these next few days, that I'll get over that line."

Jamison Crowder is feeling optimistic about making a return Monday night » https://t.co/Jf1ENXiaCk pic.twitter.com/mVFxAl8a6c

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 30, 2018

If you're a #Redskins fan your greatest hope has been that Jon Gruden might pluck his longtime crony & league-worst exec Bruce Allen away to Las Vegas #Raiders.

But this week's confirmation that Allen is still a string-pulling puppeteer in DC suggests Allen ain't going anywhere.

— Evan Silva (@evansilva) November 29, 2018

Doug Williams: Reuben Foster's arrest 'small potatoes' compared to 'a lot of things out there,' by @Matthew_Paras. https://t.co/jmKWWbKGt8 #Redskins #ReubenFoster

— WashTimes Sports (@WashTimesSports) November 29, 2018

In an interview earlier today, Doug Williams shared details on what he told Reuben Foster face-to-face: https://t.co/hky8pvGynl pic.twitter.com/LABPjyBL55

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) November 30, 2018

Doug Williams—a good man—is getting killed nationally for comments about Foster to Doc Walker. He phrased some points clumsily but the self-righteousness is out of control, even for Twitter.

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) November 30, 2018

Doug Williams put his foot in his mouth a bit on Thursday when discussing the Reuben Foster claim https://t.co/vNMkYInp0C

— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) November 29, 2018

"This was a group decision" ... "This wasn't a group decision."

"No one in my room had a thumbs down"..... "Many didn't agree with waiver claim."

"Doug's decision"...... "Bruce's decision."

"We talked to former teammates" ..... "They didn't talk to us"

— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) November 29, 2018

Again, I believe in innocent until proven guilt and he needs to be proven guilty first. I hope he gets cleared, exonerated, etc, etc.

But #Redskins have taken a tricky PR situation and easily made it worse. It should surprise no one.

— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) November 29, 2018

Wow. @thomloverro bringing some major heat: https://t.co/gD3UVhJACB pic.twitter.com/uC8tXAVbE8

— Chris Lingebach (@ChrisLingebach) November 30, 2018

Listening to Doug Williams today if you know him like many of us do out here at #Redskins Park it's obvious that he really wants to do right by Reuben Foster and get the young man some much needed help to turn his life around. Of course he has to be on the team to get that.

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) November 29, 2018

I sat down and talked with Trent Williams for nearly 20 minutes. We recorded it. Here it is. https://t.co/qMUCPAImVb

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 29, 2018

"Monday, Sunday, Thursday - it doesn't matter when we play."

Jordan Reed will be ready for prime time. More from 8⃣6⃣: https://t.co/YC5spZsb04 pic.twitter.com/LUWRemYLyb

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 29, 2018

The Redskins are 13-17 all-time, including the playoffs, against defending Super Bowl champions. They still get two cracks at the Eagles this winter. Some good front pages in here https://t.co/K5Rpmrgg5x pic.twitter.com/hUWfshz7fJ

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) November 29, 2018

The Redskins defensive line should get a boost down the stretch from rookie fifth-round pick Tim Settle. If Matt Ioannidis can't play because of a shin injury, Settle will help. Redskins coach Jay Gruden said "Settle has come the furthest in my opinion.... https://t.co/lSVeL7s2dD

— John Keim (@john_keim) November 29, 2018

Don’t see Peterson either. This is essentially a Wednesday practice cause of MNF so they may be back to giving him an extra day.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 29, 2018

Jamison Crowder says the pain is much less and will see how the next few days go to determine if he’s in for MNF @NBCSRedskins

— Julie Donaldson (@JDonaldsonNBCS) November 29, 2018

Jamison Crowder running a hard cut. Looks quick. But does Not seem like he felt good after it was over. But he did run another route later; more straight line. pic.twitter.com/u7Byr0rqUK

— John Keim (@john_keim) November 29, 2018

Gruden says Dunbar’s injury is really hard to judge. They have to trust the player to tell them how he feels. They need him to run full speed, which he can’t do right now.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 29, 2018

Gruden said Tim Settle is one of the Redskins’ most exciting prospects. He added the defensive tackle has come the furthest this year.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) November 29, 2018

To clear up some confusion, #Redskins PR confirms Cassanova McKinzy is on IR.

Reuben Foster went straight to the exempt list. This means the roster is at 52.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 29, 2018

Trent Williams getting that cast in his thumb adjusted. #redskins pic.twitter.com/YZqKtKVu8M

— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) November 29, 2018

PFF Analyst picks for Week 13. For PFF Greenline picks, check out https://t.co/0Zlt8o8Tcr pic.twitter.com/t20MnXevy6

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) November 29, 2018

Allowing Yards After the Catch on defense can be a killer.

Better rally to the ball and tackle...#HereWeGo #TitanUp #KeepPounding #RavensFlock #GoSaints #DallasCowboys #GoBills #DaBears #GoPats #Colts pic.twitter.com/riLFkapb8W

— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) November 29, 2018

Cooley def breakdown: "It didn't go well for HaHa… I will be very interested to see if they continue to play him."

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) November 29, 2018

If Thompson and Crowder return Monday, how much more confident are you in the #Redskins?

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) November 29, 2018

We know you're rooting for New Orleans tonight. You might want to root for these other teams too this week: https://t.co/HXPPeJjegk

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) November 29, 2018

Throwing it back to one of the best single-game defensive performances by a Redskins team in franchise history » https://t.co/CKcb9zr0HC@MDlottery x #HTTR pic.twitter.com/b7GQusTbWc

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 29, 2018

The Redskins defensive backs are doing paintball tomorrow as a team-bonding activity. Josh Norman is VERY excited

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) November 29, 2018

Jay is like the cool dad who buys his kids beer, but has no real authority. https://t.co/uFxQCprXzC

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) November 29, 2018

Do you have your game plan?

Tickets for the @RollingStones go on sale Friday at 10am. We’ll see you on the field May 31, 2019. pic.twitter.com/IWozgI6Qec

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 29, 2018

LeGarrette Blount said he still thinks Ndamukong Suh is a dirty player: https://t.co/ISXsjAi081

— USA TODAY NFL (@usatodaynfl) November 30, 2018

Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt set to interview for Georgia Tech head coaching jobhttps://t.co/2xxFAeSfVm pic.twitter.com/6QcVwdwSIH

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) November 30, 2018

We’ll never know, but Marshawn is confident he would’ve scored from the 1 https://t.co/n84GKDJzfk

— SB Nation NFL (@SBNationNFL) November 30, 2018

Christmas village back at 9th & F Sts. NW pic.twitter.com/rXvaeyxvMK

— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) November 29, 2018