The Cowboys just played 5 playoff teams in 31 days

[TWOK11]

It’s the first time in Cowboys history that this has happened, assuming the Seahawks do what they are favored to do and make the playoffs. And they went 3-2, which the statistically expected finish for even the best teams over such a stretch. They are 4-2 overall against likely playoff teams.

The reality is beating good teams in the NFL is HARD, and even most playoff teams finish at or below .500 against other playoff teams most years. This season, of the 14 most likely playoff teams, only 5 will likely finish above .500 against other playoff teams.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

You mean we have a chance? We went from can't beat a winning team to right in the thick of things. I'll take it.

 

[Rockport]

The only thing the haters have left is playoff wins. They’ll hold on to that until the bitter end.

 

[ShiningStar]

The only thing the haters have left is playoff wins. They’ll hold on to that until the bitter end.

because its the ONLY games that matter.

17-0 means nothing in the playoffs.

 

[Gambit]

The only thing the haters have left is playoff wins. They’ll hold on to that until the bitter end.

That and style points.

 

[Rockport]

because its the ONLY games that matter.

17-0 means nothing in the playoffs.

See, point made.

 

[Rockport]

because its the ONLY games that matter.

17-0 means nothing in the playoffs.

It means they've made the playoffs where anything can happen. I get it, you gave up weeks ago and are just trying to justify your position.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

because its the ONLY games that matter.

17-0 means nothing in the playoffs.

Gotta win regular season games to get there. It absolutely matters.

 

[joeboxer]

It’s the first time in Cowboys history that this has happened, assuming the Seahawks do what they are favored to do and make the playoffs. And they went 3-2, which the

statistically expected finish for even the best teams over such a stretch. They are 4-2 overall against likely playoff teams.

The reality is beating good teams in the NFL is HARD, and even most playoff teams finish at or below .500 against other playoff teams most years. This season, of the 14 most likely playoff teams, only 5 will likely finish above .500 against other playoff teams.

4-2? Aren't miami and buffalo playoff teams? I have them at 4-4

 

[Boyzmamacita]

4-2? Aren't miami and buffalo playoff teams? I have them at 4-4

Learn the difference between the NFC and AFC.

 

[NumOneQB]

Just winning consistently on Sunday is a feat considering the dysfunctional House of Jones.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

It’s the first time in Cowboys history that this has happened, assuming the Seahawks do what they are favored to do and make the playoffs. And they went 3-2, which the statistically expected finish for even the best teams over such a stretch. They are 4-2 overall against likely playoff teams.

The reality is beating good teams in the NFL is HARD, and even most playoff teams finish at or below .500 against other playoff teams most years. This season, of the 14 most likely playoff teams, only 5 will likely finish above .500 against other playoff teams.

They're 4-2 against NFC playoff teams and 4-4 against all playoff teams they've played as @joeboxer pointed out.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

There was a narrative going around that the Cowboys can't beat playoff teams. Well, you can't say the Cowboys can't beat playoff teams or teams with a winning record anymore. We beat Seattle, Philly, and Detroit. Three very good teams. Detroit had a great defence and gave us everything we could handle. Yet, the Cowboys got a much needed win.

 

[Motorola]

4-2? Aren't miami and buffalo playoff teams? I have them at 4-4

Learn the difference between the NFC and AFC.

The thread title and and initial post DID NOT specify just NFC teams.

 

[Gonzomandela01]

Hope this team is truly getting battle tested as Big Mike said.

 

[coult44]

The only thing the haters have left is playoff wins. They’ll hold on to that until the bitter end.

No even when they win playoff games they will find a way to be negative.

 

[UncleRico]

It’s the first time in Cowboys history that this has happened, assuming the Seahawks do what they are favored to do and make the playoffs. And they went 3-2, which the statistically expected finish for even the best teams over such a stretch. They are 4-2 overall against likely playoff teams.

The reality is beating good teams in the NFL is HARD, and even most playoff teams finish at or below .500 against other playoff teams most years. This season, of the 14 most likely playoff teams, only 5 will likely finish above .500 against other playoff teams.

We have lost to 4 playoff teams. SF, PHI, BUF, MIA

 

[Chasing6]

It’s the first time in Cowboys history that this has happened, assuming the Seahawks do what they are favored to do and make the playoffs. And they went 3-2, which the statistically expected finish for even the best teams over such a stretch. They are 4-2 overall against likely playoff teams.

The reality is beating good teams in the NFL is HARD, and even most playoff teams finish at or below .500 against other playoff teams most years. This season, of the 14 most likely playoff teams, only 5 will likely finish above .500 against other playoff teams.

Once the playoff teams are final, see how we are ranked offensively in rushing. We will be in the bottom 3rd at best.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

The thread title and and initial post DID NOT specify just NFC teams.

The mods combined 2 threads so it got messed up.

 

[Jake]

You mean we have a chance? We went from can't beat a winning team to right in the thick of things. I'll take it.

This is a good thing. Let's hope this experience carries over to the playoffs.

The Cowboys are damn good. They have flaws but so does every other team. Maximize your strengths while protecting your weaknesses. Every team tries to do it.

The team who does it best gets a trophy and a parade.