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[joseephuss]

We had lost our momentum long before that. The team was stumbling and injuries were mounting before we rested for a week.

Owens and Gurode both hurt against the Panthers really hampered the team. They were not healthy by the time Dallas played in the playoffs.

 

[john van brocklin]

this

One thing I do trust JG on, and that's how to prepare this team to play, I will trust whatever decision he makes on this.

 

[CF74]

Um if we beat Wash and Green Bay beats Detroit we become #2 seed and get a bye. Am I wrong?

 

[Galian Beast]

Huh? Sea would be 11-5. We'd be 12-4.

Playoff bye

Reading fundamental. If they lose to St. Louis they would be 11-5.

 

[joseephuss]

I'm glad Dallas isn't flexed to SNF next weekend. That way they don't have to fly home late Sunday night. It is only a few hours difference, but I prefer them getting back to Dallas at a reasonable time and starting their preparation for the playoffs.

 

[percyhoward]

Romo and Dez don't need to play a snap next week to be ready for Detroit the following week.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

I'm glad Dallas isn't flexed to SNF next weekend. That way they don't have to fly home late Sunday night. It is only a few hours difference, but I prefer them getting back to Dallas at a reasonable time and starting their preparation for the playoffs.

It's weird to read that with a game left lol

 

[ThreeandOut]

I'm glad Dallas isn't flexed to SNF next weekend. That way they don't have to fly home late Sunday night. It is only a few hours difference, but I prefer them getting back to Dallas at a reasonable time and starting their preparation for the playoffs.

If we were playing for a chance to get into the playoffs next week, you can bet that game would be flexed.

 

[goshan]

Owens and Gurode both hurt against the Panthers really hampered the team. They were not healthy by the time Dallas played in the playoffs.

We absolutely dominated the 1st half but didn't get a lead. We ran the ball too much in my opinion - even though it worked, it didn't result in TDs.

 

[Galian Beast]

Um if we beat Wash and Green Bay beats Detroit we become #2 seed and get a bye. Am I wrong?

Yes you are wrong. If Seattle wins tonight and wins against St. Louis we would be the 3rd seed.

 

[JBS]

I'm glad Dallas isn't flexed to SNF next weekend. That way they don't have to fly home late Sunday night. It is only a few hours difference, but I prefer them getting back to Dallas at a reasonable time and starting their preparation for the playoffs.

Why the heck would dallas be flexed?

 

[joseephuss]

Why the heck would dallas be flexed?

I didn't think they were going to be once they clinched today. I'm just saying I'm glad they weren't.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

We won a weak division. Still an amazing job with non divisional teams we beat but it is what it is. I'm not sure the players we would rest would want to. They know what's ahead of them. I think they want to end the season on a high and start the new season strong.

How is it a weak division? Cause the skins and giants pooped the bed?
It still took 11-4 to win it

 

[cowboys1981]

So if I understand you correctly the outcome of next week's game has no bearing on playoff seeding for us. So if Arizona loses tonight and St. Louis wins next week against Seattle we can tank the game at Washington and still get a bye?

Arizona would have to lose next week as well.

 

[Bowdown27]

I'd rest them. First time we've been in playoffs in 5 years. Let's make this one memorable. Keep this momentum going.

 

[Risen Star]

That was what they did in our 13-3 year ........ and we lost our momentum and fell flat.

Great point.

I don't think there's one right way to do it. I think you have to know your team and what they'll most benefit from. Do they need reps or rest?

This is why Jason Garrett gets paid the big bucks. If he is allowed to actually make that call.

 

[black label]

Dallas -3 Detroit first round playoff game, forget the pipe dreams

 

[EST_1986]

Too many permutations and possibilities left. Lets see who wins tonight game first?

It's a forum. Talking is what this is all about.

 

[links18]

It's a forum. Talking is what this is all about.

Right, and that is exactly what OP wanted to muffle......

 

[Galian Beast]

Huh? Sea would be 11-5. We'd be 12-4.

Playoff bye

We would be 11-5 if we lost to Washington...

Zoners, please stop posting drunk.