Anybody Else Feeling This Way?

[CT Dal Fan]

I'm feeling strange, and it has nothing to do with the holidays.

To me, tomorrow night will cap off the oddest week of Cowboys football I can remember. For starters, I found myself cheering an Eagles win Thursday night. Dallas wins the East and the top seed without even playing.

Then yesterday, there's basically a full day of football with no Cowboys. But since Dallas clinched, I had a feeling that they had already played; even though they didn't.

Now tomorrow night, there's a game against the Lions that feels almost anti-climatic. I want to win, but I can't shake the fact that it's meaningless. It's almost like we have two weeks of preseason games now. I have no idea how the players themselves are going to get up for these games when I can't seem to.

This is just a surreal feeling right now. I just want the Cowboys to get into the playoffs healthy, but there's something to be said about staying sharp. I just can't seem to wrap my head around it right now.

 

[bud914]

I'm feeling strange, and it has nothing to do with the holidays.

To me, tomorrow night will cap off the oddest week of Cowboys football I can remember. For starters, I found myself cheering an Eagles win Thursday night. Dallas wins the East and the top seed without even playing.

Then yesterday, there's basically a full day of football with no Cowboys. But since Dallas clinched, I had a feeling that they had already played; even though they didn't.

Now tomorrow night, there's a game against the Lions that feels almost anti-climatic. I want to win, but I can't shake the fact that it's meaningless. It's almost like we have two weeks of preseason games now. I have no idea how the players themselves are going to get up for these games when I can't seem to.

This is just a surreal feeling right now. I just want the Cowboys to get into the playoffs healthy, but there's something to be said about staying sharp. I just can't seem to wrap my head around it right now.

have a few beers. all will be well

 

[Boyzmamacita]

I'm feeling strange, and it has nothing to do with the holidays.

To me, tomorrow night will cap off the oddest week of Cowboys football I can remember. For starters, I found myself cheering an Eagles win Thursday night. Dallas wins the East and the top seed without even playing.

Then yesterday, there's basically a full day of football with no Cowboys. But since Dallas clinched, I had a feeling that they had already played; even though they didn't.

Now tomorrow night, there's a game against the Lions that feels almost anti-climatic. I want to win, but I can't shake the fact that it's meaningless. It's almost like we have two weeks of preseason games now. I have no idea how the players themselves are going to get up for these games when I can't seem to.

This is just a surreal feeling right now. I just want the Cowboys to get into the playoffs healthy, but there's something to be said about staying sharp. I just can't seem to wrap my head around it right now.

It has been a long time since we had true success. 2007 was 9 years ago so this is a new feeling. If we had written a script up to this point, it wouldn't have been much better than the reality we have witnessed. So it's logical to not know how to feel. The offense seems to be getting back to form. The defense is improving and stepping up more by the week. Garrett has the team focused. Even the fans are stepping up as the 12th man. Let's enjoy this ride. The Cowboys haven't even peaked yet and reinforcements are coming in the form of Claiborne, Gregory and Lawrence. The arrow is pointing up. The Cowboys just have to stay sharp, focused and healthy.

 

[popp1234]

I'm feeling strange, and it has nothing to do with the holidays.

To me, tomorrow night will cap off the oddest week of Cowboys football I can remember. For starters, I found myself cheering an Eagles win Thursday night. Dallas wins the East and the top seed without even playing.

Then yesterday, there's basically a full day of football with no Cowboys. But since Dallas clinched, I had a feeling that they had already played; even though they didn't.

Now tomorrow night, there's a game against the Lions that feels almost anti-climatic. I want to win, but I can't shake the fact that it's meaningless. It's almost like we have two weeks of preseason games now. I have no idea how the players themselves are going to get up for these games when I can't seem to.

This is just a surreal feeling right now. I just want the Cowboys to get into the playoffs healthy, but there's something to be said about staying sharp. I just can't seem to wrap my head around it right now.

You made a good point about the players' mindset. They are human (just like us) and just might not go all out the next two games. I know what the coaches and players have been preaching the past few days, but they have to be thinking, "well, we have clinched everything, so why risk over extending ourselves". It's just human nature. However, we still want to stay in game time mode. Tough decision for Garrett. Let's hope for no injuries either way.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

It has been a long time since we had true success. 2007 was 9 years ago so this is a new feeling. If we had written a script up to this point, it wouldn't have been much better than the reality we have witnessed. So it's logical to not know how to feel. The offense seems to be getting back to form. The defense is improving and stepping up more by the week. Garrett has the team focused. Even the fans are stepping up as the 12th man. Let's enjoy this ride. The Cowboys haven't even peaked yet and reinforcements are coming in the form of Claiborne, Gregory and Lawrence. The arrow is pointing up. The Cowboys just have to stay sharp, focused and healthy.

In 2007 I was convinced the Cowboys were Super Bowl material. So maybe the way that season ended has made me more cautious this time. I think we're overdue for a year like this!

 

[haleyrules]

You made a good point about the players' mindset. They are human (just like us) and just might not go all out the next two games. I know what the coaches and players have been preaching the past few days, but they have to be thinking, "well, we have clinched everything, so why risk over extending ourselves". It's just human nature. However, we still want to stay in game time mode. Tough decision for Garrett. Let's hope for no injuries either way.

Yep. The Club needs these last two games. They need to go into the playoffs with spirit and momentum. Its critical to success. Garrett needs to have them ready. Witten and the veterans are very important for this.

 

[haleyrules]

I'm feeling strange, and it has nothing to do with the holidays.

To me, tomorrow night will cap off the oddest week of Cowboys football I can remember. For starters, I found myself cheering an Eagles win Thursday night. Dallas wins the East and the top seed without even playing.

Then yesterday, there's basically a full day of football with no Cowboys. But since Dallas clinched, I had a feeling that they had already played; even though they didn't.

Now tomorrow night, there's a game against the Lions that feels almost anti-climatic. I want to win, but I can't shake the fact that it's meaningless. It's almost like we have two weeks of preseason games now. I have no idea how the players themselves are going to get up for these games when I can't seem to.

This is just a surreal feeling right now. I just want the Cowboys to get into the playoffs healthy, but there's something to be said about staying sharp. I just can't seem to wrap my head around it right now.

Tell you what. The Lions game is far from meaningless. The Cowboys must fight for momentum and get mean for the Playoffs.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Yep. The Club needs these last two games. They need to go into the playoffs with spirit and momentum. Its critical to success. Garrett needs to have them ready. Witten and the veterans are very important for this.

I agree. But there's a delicate balance. What happened to Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota yesterday is a nightmare scenario.

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

I'm feeling strange, and it has nothing to do with the holidays.

To me, tomorrow night will cap off the oddest week of Cowboys football I can remember. For starters, I found myself cheering an Eagles win Thursday night. Dallas wins the East and the top seed without even playing.

Then yesterday, there's basically a full day of football with no Cowboys. But since Dallas clinched, I had a feeling that they had already played; even though they didn't.

Now tomorrow night, there's a game against the Lions that feels almost anti-climatic. I want to win, but I can't shake the fact that it's meaningless. It's almost like we have two weeks of preseason games now. I have no idea how the players themselves are going to get up for these games when I can't seem to.

This is just a surreal feeling right now. I just want the Cowboys to get into the playoffs healthy, but there's something to be said about staying sharp. I just can't seem to wrap my head around it right now.

Dude relax....it's been a long time since we've been in this position.

 

[haleyrules]

I agree. But there's a delicate balance. What happened to Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota yesterday is a nightmare scenario.

Your not wrong by any means. The Club can not play in fear of injuries. Thats part of football. What they have done to get to this point...must be continued. Can not base their game plan on fear of injury or try to protect players. Full steam ahead and play to win. Thats the road to the SB.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Your not wrong by any means. The Club can not play in fear of injuries. Thats part of football. What they have done to get to this point...must be continued. Can not base their game plan on fear of injury or try to protect players. Full steam ahead and play to win. Thats the road to the SB.

You nailed it. The only players that should rest are the ones that are already injured. I would have no problem if the Cowboys decided to let Tyron Smith rest his sore back and knee next week.

I say let the starters play Detroit start to finish; then maybe play them around three quarters against the Eagles.

 

[Htown-Cowboy]

This is the reason you play to win early in the season. Now, the Cowboys have unlimited options compared to just scratching and clawing just to back into the playoffs...

 

[Westcoasthabsfan]

i still think Tony needs some meaningful snaps just in case

 

[jazzcat22]

I'm feeling strange, and it has nothing to do with the holidays.

To me, tomorrow night will cap off the oddest week of Cowboys football I can remember. For starters, I found myself cheering an Eagles win Thursday night. Dallas wins the East and the top seed without even playing.

Then yesterday, there's basically a full day of football with no Cowboys. But since Dallas clinched, I had a feeling that they had already played; even though they didn't.

Now tomorrow night, there's a game against the Lions that feels almost anti-climatic. I want to win, but I can't shake the fact that it's meaningless. It's almost like we have two weeks of preseason games now. I have no idea how the players themselves are going to get up for these games when I can't seem to.

This is just a surreal feeling right now. I just want the Cowboys to get into the playoffs healthy, but there's something to be said about staying sharp. I just can't seem to wrap my head around it right now.

Hey, have a Snickers.....

 

[jobberone]

If you're competitive once you hit that field and get popped you'll play hard. I do admit there is a difference in playing hard and playing at a championship level. Best not to coast. That's one way to get hurt.

 

[Beast_from_East]

This is only the 2nd time since the 90s that the Cowboys have been the number one seed, with 2007 being the previous time and we all know how that ended. So there is an entire generation of fans that know nothing but the Cowboys are losers every year and they choke in the playoffs the rare times they are there. I mean, if you were 18 or 19 when the Cowboys were winning in the 90s, you are in your 40s today and have witnessed just 2 wildcard wins during that time frame.

So a lot of fans are still expecting this thing to blow up at any minute and fully expect the Cowboys to choke since that is all they have ever seen. You even see posts on the front page hoping the Giants, Packers, and now the Falcons (the new boogie man) get eliminated before facing us. Our fans are scared to death that we are going to blow it again and therefore want the easiest possible opponent out there.

So yea, its kinda a weird feeling right now being a Cowboy's fan because you are in uncharted waters.

 

[willia451]

Good post. I'm personally pumped for the Lions game tonight. Its a meaningful game with playoff implications. Depending on how things shake out, we may see Detroit again later on down the line. So they deserve our best shot. And everyone will be watching to see how we react to having everything sown up this early. If we tank it, we'll launch yet another media ****storm that we don't need.

The game I can't get up for, at least as a fan, is the Eagles game. That game is truly meaningless. If the Cowboys beat Detroit, the only motivation would be for the team to get to 14 wins. Which no Cowboys team has done before. Maybe that's enough for the players to want to win? Don't know.

 

[noshame]

This is a young team who's just beginning to establish itself, they are having fun, they will fight. Especially the defense which is starting to sting people.

 

[haleyrules]

This is a young team who's just beginning to establish itself, they are having fun, they will fight. Especially the defense which is starting to sting people.

Yep. Beware of the Lions. They will play to win.

 

[SlammedZero]

This is only the 2nd time since the 90s that the Cowboys have been the number one seed, with 2007 being the previous time and we all know how that ended. So there is an entire generation of fans that know nothing but the Cowboys are losers every year and they choke in the playoffs the rare times they are there. I mean, if you were 18 or 19 when the Cowboys were winning in the 90s, you are in your 40s today and have witnessed just 2 wildcard wins during that time frame.

This is almost me!! I'm not quite to my 40s yet but this is an interesting perspective. Crazy.