The teams split their meetings last season, with the visiting team winning each time.

Here’s a look at some of the key matchups to watch in this game:

Washington DEs Chris Baker and Ziggy Hood vs. Dallas OGs Zack Martin and La’el Collins

Washington’s defensive linemen had an embarrassing outing in Week 1 as the Pittsburgh Steelers had their way with them in the trenches. DeAngelo Williams rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries. Chris Baker, Ziggy Hood and their linemates brace for an even tougher matchup this week as they face off with quite possibly the best offensive line in the league. Baker recorded three tackles and a quarterback hit last week while logging 50 snaps. But he needs to do more, and he needs additional help. Hood had a good preseason, but a quiet outing vs. Pittsburgh. The addition of Cullen Jenkins could help, but the unit needs to raise its level of play as a whole.

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Washington CBs Bashaud Breeland and Josh Norman vs. Dallas WR Dez Bryant

Breeland found himself in the spotlight Monday night as Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown went after him throughout the game. Look for Breeland to line up with Dez Bryant quite a bit on Sunday despite the fact that Bryant says he can’t wait to face Josh Norman. Breeland has traditionally done well against Bryant, and his confidence didn’t take a hit because of his rough outing against Brown. But Norman will likely face Bryant, as well. Regardless of the cornerback, the Redskins must limit Bryant’s production. The Giants took him out of the game last week by double-teaming him and forcing rookie quarterback Dak Prescott to go elsewhere. Bryant had just one catch for eight yards in the opener and will likely lobby hard for more opportunities in Week 2.

Washington OLB Preston Smith vs. Dallas LT Tyron Smith.

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The Cowboys did a good job of keeping their rookie quarterback upright last Sunday, but the Redskins will try their best to rattle Prescott and force him into mistakes. Preston Smith draws the tall task of facing off with Tyron Smith, whom many regard as the top left tackle in the game. Preston Smith recorded a hit on the quarterback against Pittsburgh but needs to get into the backfield and establish himself as the premier pass-rusher that Washington’s desperately needs.

Washington ILBs Will Compton and Mason Foster vs. Dallas RBs Ezekiel Elliott and Alfred Morris

Much of their success will hinge upon the play of the defensive linemen ahead of them, but Washington needs linebackers Will Compton and Mason Foster to fly to the ball and stop rookie Elliott and former Redskins back Morris for minimal gains. Elliott’s debut didn’t go as planned and he called the performance “average” after he managed 51 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Morris added seven carries for 35 yards. Foster and Compton racked up 14 and 13 tackles, respectively, in the season opener. But far too many occurred five and six yards beyond the line of scrimmage. Sunday, they — along with the defensive linemen — need to fill gaps and prevent those gashing runs.

Washington QB Kirk Cousins vs. Dallas Defensive Coordinator Rod Marinelli

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The Steelers did a good job of turning Kirk Cousins into a tentative check-down passer rather than the aggressive aerial assault leader that Washington needed with the run game stagnant. Pittsburgh played next to no man coverage, opting instead for zone coverage, and the defenders hardly blitzed. By dropping eight men into coverage, the Steelers made Cousins hesitant to strike downfield. Every defensive coordinator has a different philosophy, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see Rod Marinelli (Redskins defensive coordinator Joe Barry’s father-in-law) use some of the same tactics to try to keep Cousins in check. The young quarterback needs to find a way to overcome, however, and get his offense off to a better showing.

Washington LG Shawn Lauvao vs. Dallas DT Tyrone Crawford

Washington’s offensive linemen struggled to get in sync with running back Matt Jones, and as a result, the back mustered just 24 yards on seven carries. Jones and the line simply must do better. Fortunately for the Redskins, the Cowboys struggled against the run in their opener, allowing the Giants to gain 113 yards on 24 carries. Defensive tackle Tyrone Crawford admittedly played poorly and will try to rebound. Shawn Lauvao will make his second start after missing the bulk of last season with injury. His athleticism and power served Washington well before he got hurt in 2015. He needs to regain that form and help jump-start this sputtering rushing attack.

Washington TE Jordan Reed vs. Dallas SS J.J. Wilcox

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The Redskins started off the Pittsburgh game by feeding Jordan Reed, but Cousins went away from him. Washington’s offense works best when there’s a steady dose of Reed because of his versatility, so if the Cowboys lock in on one way to eliminate that threat, the coaches need to move him around and find a way to keep him involved. J.J. Wilcox is an aggressive safety with good coverage ability, but he’ll find himself at a size disadvantage. The Redskins need to capitalize on that and keep moving the chains with their tight end, because that will also open up opportunities for others.

Washington WRs DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon vs. Dallas CBs Brandon Carr and Orlando Scandrick

In their Week 1 outing, the Redskins didn’t do a good job of fully capitalizing on the abilities of either veteran wide receiver. DeSean Jackson was targeted downfield only once, and Pierre Garcon was a forgotten man until too late in the game. So, Cousins and offensive coordinator Sean McVay need to execute with balance. Yes, they need to keep Reed involved throughout the game, but they can’t lock in on him so much that Jackson and Garcon go to waste. Brandon Carr recorded an interception in the season opener, while Orlando Scandrick strained a hamstring and might not be at 100 percent.

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