4-2 at the bye looking good now

[gimmesix]

If you like our chances for advancing in the playoffs beginning 2-4 that’s not an argument with much legs.

This is as close to a must win early in the season because of our upcoming schedule to avoid not having a losing or .500 record heading into the Bye.

It doesn’t mean the season is over but surely you’d agree makes it tougher. Which is basis of my argument.

I would be concerned if we started 2-4 because I do absolutely agree that it makes it tougher. That's as far as I'll take it. I do not believe must-wins start until you've got to win to make the playoffs (hence the term must-win). Sure, a lot of things can make the road easier, but until you are in danger of going off the road, it isn't a must-win.

 

[Diehardblues]

I would be concerned if we started 2-4 because I do absolutely agree that it makes it tougher. That's as far as I'll take it. I do not believe must-wins start until you've got to win to make the playoffs (hence the term must-win). Sure, a lot of things can make the road easier, but until you are in danger of going off the road, it isn't a must-win.

And why I stopped short of calling it a must win. I tried to word it carefully . Because it technically isn’t.

But it is as close to a must win as we can get early in the season with the potential implications and impact due to the upcoming schedule .

Early season losses can create actual must win situations earlier later in the season as a result . Much like last Sundays loss creates a more sense of urgency to win this game than initially should have been.

 

[Aven8]

The Pats held the Dolphins to their (relative) lowest offensive output thus far this season. I don't see the Cowboys putting 40 on them (or anybody else in the next couple of weeks).

Tyreek went 5 catches for 40 yards. Bill will try to shut down Lamb in this one with the Hernandez guy.

 

[Bowdown27]

Watch they beat the Niners then lay an egg against the chargers and Kellen Moore

 

[CT Dal Fan]

The 49ers game is the must win. The Chargers are in the AFC. The key is going 13 and 4 and getting the number 1 spot.

I agree with you, I was just thinking that if the Cowboys lose to the 49ers, beating the Chargers is a must. Limping into the bye on a losing streak could be damaging.

 

[CowboyRoy]

This was my preseason prediction at the bye. Initially I thought based on our schedule this would be fairly easy to achieve . A conservative outlook. And now it’s looking like 4-2 would much better , a positive outlook, after falling to 2-1 with these next 3 games against much tougher opponents.

The potential losses I had in this stretch was against Jets( with Rodgers) , SF and LAC. After starting 2-0 I was beginning to think I under estimated this team and was thinking 5-1 was a reasonable expectation.

Now assuming we win Sunday 4-2 looks pretty darn good. I think after a surprising and disappointment upset at the hands of AZ this weeks game against Pats looms much larger.

This is a game we simply can’t afford to lose now if we expect to stay on track. Otherwise it would make these two two games on the road virtually must win games. Or a monumental slide could begin.

Yah, Pats are a must win as far as home field advantage goes. 4-2 would be great. Especially considering all the injuries we have had.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Watch they beat the Niners then lay an egg against the chargers and Kellen Moore

If we are healthy the Chargers are tiller made for us.

 

[LysleE]

The Cowboys defense is clearly not the same defense it was when Diggs was healthy; DQ must adjust the scheme or BB will expose this defense…again.

The Cowboys offense has to run the ball consistently; BB is going to take away Dak’s favorite target and force him to hold the ball longer than he wants and force bad throws.

I think this is a pivotal game for the Cowboys as they cannot afford to roll into SF at 2-2.

 

[NotForLong]

The 49ers game is the must win. The Chargers are in the AFC. The key is going 13 and 4 and getting the number 1 spot.

Lol . . . not with this Red Zone Offense

 

[rambo2]

Lol . . . not with this Red Zone Offense

Really? So you think they have big problems?

 

[DStar22]

who knows what to hope for by the bye week... we just lost to the cardinals.

 

[DStar22]

Why do people think physicality mattered at all in that game? People like to say that just because, but physicality had very little to do with the defensive performance.

It was the Cowboys blowing assignments left and right that was the problem.

the Cardinals created running holes described as a "semi could drive through" somehow.

 

[Beast_from_East]

You just can't lose games to teams like AZ. I remember us blowing games to Jax and GB last season and it cost us home field advantage in the playoffs. To many raod games to overcome to get to the big dance. We're going to have to beat SF on the road in week 5 to make up for that inexcusable loss last Sunday. First we need to take care of business this weekend when the hoodie comes to town.

We aint beating the 49ers at Levi, that is a huge L.

 

[Risen Star]

I'm ready to tank.

 

[rambo2]

We aint beating the 49ers at Levi, that is a huge L.

They can beat them. Especially, with Deebo and the other receivers banged up.

 

[Diehardblues]

We aint beating the 49ers at Levi, that is a huge L.

Probably not but we still have to play the games . On any given Sunday always applies. If AZ can upset us we can certainly upset SF.

 

[Diehardblues]

They can beat them. Especially, with Deebo and the other receivers banged up.

There’s always a chance however slim it might be. This is the NFL. On any given Sunday still applies .