Dallas Cowboys will try to protect Tony Romo vs. Redskins Monday night

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Dallas Cowboys will try to protect Tony Romo vs. Redskins Monday night

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was injured last week against the 49ers. The Redskins defense will bring pressure against the Dallas Cowboys offense in Monday night's game.

G.J. McCarthy/The Dallas Morning News/AP

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) kneels as teammates stretch during NFL football practice, Thursday, Sept. 22, in Irving, Texas.

By Pat Murphy Staff

Sept. 26, 2011, 4:49 p.m. ET

The Dallas Cowboys are expecting quarterback Tony Romo when they open the home part of their 2011 schedule against the Washington Redskins.

The Cowboys are 1-1 on the young season, while the Redskins have for the first time since 2007.

Last week, Romo was hurt in a game at San Francisco. Despite the injury, he came back into the game and to a game-winning field goal in overtime.

Romo may be missing one of his favorite targets in wide receiver , who was also injured against the 49ers.

On defense, the , led by linebacker London Fletcher and cornerback DeAngelo Hall. They are expected to bring pressure in some form on every play against Romo and the Cowboys offensive line.

So far this season, the Redskins offense is riding the steady play of , who's thrown for nearly 600 yards and four touchdowns in Washington's first two games. Running back has provided a strong presence on the ground with 168 yards rushing.

Grossman will be facing a Dallas defense in the National Football League. The latest installment of the NFC East rivalry kicks off at 8 p.m. ET Monday on ESPN from Cowboys Stadium outside Dallas.