51.   Both Jackson and Kupchak said the team needs to add some athleticism, speed and jump shooting.

52.   Both teams desperately need a victory to hang in the AFC East race, and the two veterans will stage their own street fight.

53.   Both teams need a break and both will battle to create one.

54.   Both teams need something to salvage their respective seasons.

55.   Both teams need to establish a strong pass rush.

56.   Both teams needed the bye week to heal.

57.   Both teams desperately need to win, with the Pack coming off a loss to Indianapolis and the Cowboys needing the victory to stay alive in the NFC East.

58.   Both teams need a win heading into the stretch run.

59.   Both teams need more to make the playoffs.

60.   -- When the team needed someone to play Washington wide receiver DESMOND HOWARD, Dan Reeves stepped right in.