DMN: David Moore breaks down the race for the NFC East crown; whose path is easier?

[jobberone]

David Moore breaks down the race for the NFC East crown; whose path is easier?

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The Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are tied for the NFC East lead heading into the final month of the regular season. Cowboys insider David Moore takes a look at what lies ahead for both teams.

Photo: /John Geliebter, USA TODAY Sports / Tom Fox, The Dallas Morning News

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[coult44]

I'm sick of hearing about the FECALS path. If we win and take care of our own business, WHO THE HELLLLLLLLLL CARES what they do???

 

[JD_KaPow]

I'm sick of hearing about the FECALS path. If we win and take care of our own business, WHO THE HELLLLLLLLLL CARES what they do???

I don't get this. What are the odds that the Cowboys win out? Very low, I would say. In which case the Eagles schedule and performance matters very much.

 

[coult44]

I don't get this. What are the odds that the Cowboys win out? Very low, I would say. In which case the Eagles schedule and performance matters very much.

I don't get this. What are the odds that the Cowboys win out? Very low, I would say. In which case the Eagles schedule and performance matters very much.

Doesn't matter if we win....

 

[TrailBlazer]

We just need to stay within one game of the eagles. If we can't manage that, we don't deserve it and JG should be fired IMO

 

[Beast_from_East]

We just need to stay within one game of the eagles. If we can't manage that, we don't deserve it and JG should be fired IMO

Agreed..............if we get eliminated before week 17............Garrett and grandpa are gone.

 

[Falcon554]

Guys seem to forget what our Defense is like, and when was the last time we won 3 games in a row?

 

[Eddie]

I love these Super Bowl and running the tables threads.

History may be against us on this one.

Philly has an easier road ... Minny and Chicago, before they meet us.

They're probably going to be 10-5 coming into Dallas.

I do not believe we will win all of our next three games ... two perhaps, but not all three.

 

[Hoov]

Guys seem to forget what our Defense is like, and when was the last time we won 3 games in a row?

I know. Just win out requires a 6 game wining streak but we havent won 3 in a row in what - 2 years ?

 

[Reality]

We just need to stay within one game of the eagles. If we can't manage that, we don't deserve it and JG should be fired IMO

This is what I've been saying. Unless the Eagles fall apart, we have to win the last game and if we win the last game, we own the tie-breaker so the only thing that matters is staying within one game of the Eagles by that game.

At worst, we have to win 2 out of the next 3 games to still control our destiny in the last game of the season. If the Eagles lose one of their next 2 games, we can lose 2 of our next 3 games and still control our destiny going into that last game with the Eagles.

/reality

 

[jobberone]

Right now the odds the Cowboys make the playoffs are 53-58%. The Eagles are 54-61%.

 

[jobberone]

I love these Super Bowl and running the tables threads.

History may be against us on this one.

Philly has an easier road ... Minny and Chicago, before they meet us.

They're probably going to be 10-5 coming into Dallas.

I do not believe we will win all of our next three games ... two perhaps, but not all three.

Philly is at MN and that is not going to be a cakewalk for them. Too many things can happen. I don't see McCoy running wild against MN which means Foles play reasonably well. Right now the home team has been almost 2-1 winners the last several games as well. I don't put a lot of stock in that but it can't be ignored either. The next week they host Chi. Their home record isn't the best although they seem to have turned the corner on that. Then they face us at our home and our home record ain't too bad. We have GB at home then Was there then Philly here. If we win tonite I like our chances.

We just need to get healthy. That's a huge key to winning in Dec and the postseason.

 

[StarBoyz83]

We have the bears in common. Tough game for both teams. Eagles will play the vikings with no AP most likely so they'll win. We have skins which we should win. We have packers with Aaron Rodgers most likely playing. Thats a real tough game. Then we play eachother. Id say they for sure have an easier ending. If we lose tonight that might be it and our chances are slim. Just need to stay one game behind until week 17. Im expecting the usual ending of no playoffs. But I dont have any confidence this team cant beat any playoff team besides Carolina anyways.

 

[theebs]

it seems with the celebration of all things Chicago on espn right now that we have been put in a homecoming game scenario yet again.

This team should respond well to this type of thing and down the road it could help us if we make the playoffs and get to the divisional round.

Dez can not be a so-so player today like he has been for a while this season. he needs to be a superstar who makes at least 2 game changing plays and we need ware to be all over mccown....it would be great if selvie hit the qb again also.

 

[tyke1doe]

I love these Super Bowl and running the tables threads.

History may be against us on this one.

Philly has an easier road ... Minny and Chicago, before they meet us.

They're probably going to be 10-5 coming into Dallas.

I do not believe we will win all of our next three games ... two perhaps, but not all three.

That's all we need headed into the last game.

 

[WoodysGirl]

it seems with the celebration of all things Chicago on espn right now that we have been put in a homecoming game scenario yet again.

This team should respond well to this type of thing and down the road it could help us if we make the playoffs and get to the divisional round.

Dez can not be a so-so player today like he has been for a while this season. he needs to be a superstar who makes at least 2 game changing plays and we need ware to be all over mccown....it would be great if selvie hit the qb again also.

Well, they're doing a Ditka tribute thing during halftime of the game, so that might have something to do with it.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Doesn't matter if we win....

This. But, therein lies the dilemma: Are they good enough?

IMO, the defense needs to generate a relentless pass rush if they are to even be considered a playoff contender. D-Ware has to become a force on defense as do Lee, Carter and Carr. This team is not going anywhere if we get the same-old same-old the next four weeks.

 

[theebs]

Well, they're doing a Ditka tribute thing during halftime of the game, so that might have something to do with it.

Yea they are retiring his number. Just pointing out that its already swinging in the direction of celebrating Chicago.

going to make the game even tougher.

 

[Tabascocat]

Sure wish this game was at home, I would feel a lot more confident

 

[mldardy]

If Philly keeps getting assistance each week from the refs of course they'll have the slight advantage.