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LANDOVER, Md. -- If the Washington Redskins are going to make a run to get back to the playoffs after a 2-2 start, theyll need Matt Jones to have more games like he had against the Cleveland Browns.Jones rushed 22 times for 117 yards in the Redskins 31-20 victory Sunday, his first 100-plus-yard game of the season. It was also his most carries of the season -- not a coincidence for a team that has struggled to find offensive balance.A big back like that runs better when the defense gets worn down and he gets in the flow of the game, coach Jay Gruden said. Its hard for a running back to really get in the flow of the game with six attempts. The type of game that we had today we were able to get him some more carries, and he did a good job and took advantage of it.Gruden liked that Jones ran decisively, as opposed to when he didnt have as many carries. Jones said hes still learning how to take advantage of his size as a power runner.Its kind of hard to tackle a guy like me, said Jones, whose next test is at the Baltimore Ravens (3-1) next Sunday. Im learning from guys around the league -- Marshawn Lynch last year, guys like Adrian Peterson, they get downhill and they finish runs.Jones had seven carries in a Week 1 loss to the Steelers, 13 in a Week 2 loss to the Cowboys and 17 in a Week 3 win over the Giants. He kept the defense honest against Cleveland (0-4), opening up the field for quarterback Kirk Cousins to find tight end Jordan Reed and others for wide-open completions as the Redskins (2-2) went 4 for 5 in the red zone.Because Jones and third-down back Chris Thompson consistently gained yards on the ground, the Redskins were even able to go long a couple of times to DeSean Jackson. Twice the Browns were flagged for pass interference, penalties that led to 71 yards of offense.Here are some other things learned from the Redskins victory over the Browns:PROTECT THE BALL: It wouldnt be surprising to see Browns coach Hue Jackson place extra emphasis on protecting the football during practice ahead of next Sundays game against the visiting New England Patriots (3-1), who will get Tom Brady back from his four-game suspension. Cleveland gave the ball to Washington on three consecutive possessions -- fumbles by Malcolm Johnson and Duke Johnson, and an interception by Cody Kessler.Thats the key to our season: Cant turn it over, Jackson said.TACKLE SOMEBODY: Missed tackles continue to be a major area of concern for the Redskins defense.The coaches can go over it until theyre blue in the face, but when its time to get on the field that coach (isnt) going to be on the field to help you, defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois said. We got to learn how to tackle.REED STILL MATCHUP NIGHTMARE: Reed should be the Redskins perfect red zone target given how difficult he is to cover.Hes a receiver in a tight end body, Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun said after Reed had two touchdown catches. He moves like a receiver, but hes 240, 250.GO WITH CRO: Seems clear that the Browns are going to rely more and more on RB Isaiah Crowell, who heads into Week 5 with 386 yards on the ground, the most by a Browns player since Hall of Famer Jim Brown gained 476 in 1965. Crowell is also the first Browns player since Earnest Byner in 1985 to run for at least 60 yards in each of a seasons first four games.I still think theres more in there, said Jackson, who joked that he needs to figure out a way to keep Crowell from getting tired, maybe even by using an oxygen tank on the field.Said Crowell: Im kind of more comfortable and I feel like Im getting more opportunities, so I appreciate my coach for trusting me.---AP Pro Football Writer Howard Fendrich contributed to this report.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLNike Joyride Run Flyknit Pas Cher .C. -- Charlotte Bobcats coach Steve Clifford said after all of these years in the NBA hes still amazed at some of the things LeBron James does. 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Nike React Presto Pas Cher .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again.The Dallas Cowboys have already clinched a playoff spot, becoming the first team to punch their ticket to the NFL playoffs.A victory Sunday over the New York Giants (8-4) would lock down the NFC East title and keep the Cowboys (11-1) on the inside track for the No. 1 seed in the conference, which guarantees every Dallas postseason game would be played at AT&T Stadium.Oh yeah, the Cowboys also have payback on their minds.The Giants are the only team to beat the Cowboys this season, doing so 20-19 in Week 1. Dallas has run off a franchise-record 11 consecutive wins since to forge the leagues best record.Im looking forward to it a lot personally, and then I know this team (is), Cowboys rookie quarterback Dak Prescott said. Theyre the only blemish on our record right now. And just to be able to go up there at their place and be able to do what they did to us the first game, were excited for the opportunity.Prescotts first start in place of injured Tony Romo wasnt necessarily rookie-like. The fourth-round pick completed 25 of 45 passes for 227 yards, without a touchdown or interception.Prescott has progressed considerably since. Hes the leagues third-ranked passer and he has thrown for 19 touchdowns against just two picks.I watched the tape, and I shake my head sometimes at the things I did or the throws I didnt make because I wasnt trusting it, Prescott said of his first NFL game. But Ive definitely grown a ton since then, just being able to see the defenses faster, recognize whats going on, knowing and making confident decisions, and letting the ball go.Fellow rookie and NFL rushing leader Ezekiel Elliott ran for only 51 yards on 20 carries in his debut. It remains his lowest total of the season.It does seem like it was forever ago because weve been through so much more as a team, and weve grown so much. It does seem like it was a long time, but we have to use it as a learning experience.The Giants prevailed in the opener on Eli Mannings touchdown pass to Victor Cruz with 6 minutes left. It remains the only scoring catch this season for Cruz, who has seen his role reduced in recent weeks.Cruz and ccoach Ben McAdoo met this week to discuss the receivers role.dddddddddddd. Cruz expects to be a bigger part of the offense against Dallas.We had an honest conversation between both of us, Cruz said. He laid it to me straight and I gave him my thoughts as well, Cruz said. I think it was productive and it ended well. It was a conversation that I guess needed to be had and we had it.And now we can turn the page and move on.McAdoo wants to see more consistency out of the offense. The Giants havent totaled 300 yards in either of the last two weeks or scored at least 30 in any game this season. On Saturday, they activated dual-threat running back Shane Vereen, who has been out since Week 3 with a triceps injury.When you have been as inconsistent as we have on offense, its a challenge, McAdoo said. Victor, like everybody else, including myself, wants to be a part of the solution, not a part of the problem, so my door is always open for any of these guys that want to come in and have a conversation.New Yorks defense took a hit this week with Jason Pierre-Pauls surgery for a sport hernia. The defensive end is out up to six weeks, meaning he cant return until deep in the playoffs.The Giants plan to have Pierre-Paul back on the field ... this season.JPP is an X-Man. Hes a mutant, linebacker Jonathan Casillas said. Dude came back from blowing his hand off in four months. He blew his hand off and was playing in a football game four months later.I mean, that is a mutant to me, so I think the guy is going to be back. The better we are, the deeper we get into January and February is the ultimate goal, of course. Hopefully we can get him back.The Giants plan to fill the Pierre-Paul void by committee, with defensive ends Romeo Okwara, Owa Odighizuwa and Kerry Wynn, and pass-rushing linebacker Devon Kennard possibly taking on bigger roles.The Cowboys have only faced two teams -- Washington (112) and Philadelphia (110) -- more than they have faced the Giants (108) in the regular season. ' ' '