Final Thoughts: Life Without Martin; More

[waving monkey]

Go up to Indianapolis and get the job done, and you’re in the playoffs as the NFC East champions. It’s that simple.

Unfortunately, what won’t be simple is this streaking Colts team, which is almost as hot as the Cowboys with six wins in the last seven games. The Colts are fighting for their playoff lives, as they are tied with the Baltimore Ravens, the Tennessee Titans and the Miami Dolphins in the fight for the AFC’s No. 6 seed.

This likely won’t be an easy game, and it won’t get any easier with the injury issues the Cowboys are currently facing.

So let’s dive into it and figure out what we’re looking at as the Cowboys try to finalize their playoff berth.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/final-thoughts-life-without-martin-more

 

[Blackthorn]

Plain and Simple, Dallas needs Martin Healthy. His day should consist of rehab, hot tub, pool. massage, chiropractor and film study. He is a Clydesdale that has to be ready for a deep play-off run. Dallas should shut him down until the first round.

Connor Williams looked good during the Philly game and hats off to the Rookie at being game ready. Williams is healthy and ready to go by looking at his game film from the last game. He was extremely quick.

 

[ShiningStar]

Nothing really earth shattering.

all we are doing is riding this wave til it hits land and than what happens after that will dictate what this team is about. the coaches need to find those matches and exploit weakness here. They have to be told this is a team thats up against the wall and will fight with everything they have. No being conservative, no playing to lose. Bury this team.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Go up to Indianapolis and get the job done, and you’re in the playoffs as the NFC East champions. It’s that simple.

Unfortunately, what won’t be simple is this streaking Colts team, which is almost as hot as the Cowboys with six wins in the last seven games. The Colts are fighting for their playoff lives, as they are tied with the Baltimore Ravens, the Tennessee Titans and the Miami Dolphins in the fight for the AFC’s No. 6 seed.

This likely won’t be an easy game, and it won’t get any easier with the injury issues the Cowboys are currently facing.

So let’s dive into it and figure out what we’re looking at as the Cowboys try to finalize their playoff berth.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/final-thoughts-life-without-martin-more

Toughest game, away game, and we may not need it anyway.

I'd rest guys who really aren't healthy. Martin. Maybe Tyron. We've got good depth on the oline and should make use of it.

I want playoff wins, not regular season wins.

 

[ESisback]

Get it done, then relax.

 

[DasSchnitzel]

Toughest game, away game, and we may not need it anyway.

I'd rest guys who really aren't healthy. Martin. Maybe Tyron. We've got good depth on the oline and should make use of it.

I want playoff wins, not regular season wins.

Boy you sure would look dumb though if you didn't go for this win and it hurt you later.

Secure the 4th seed and then start resting people.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Boy you sure would look dumb though if you didn't go for this win and it hurt you later.

Secure the 4th seed and then start resting people.

Playing not to look dumb. Playing not to lose. Great way not to win.

I totally grant that sitting guys now costs some small risk of not making the playoffs. But it gives the benefit of having key guys healthier for the playoffs.

The thing about securing the 4th seed is that the Colts game is the toughest remaining on the schedule.

And there's a very good chance we don't need *any* more wins to win the division.

Current estimate 99% we win the division, 80% win the division if we *forfeit* the next 3 games. 94% if you take the Rams beating the Eagles as a given.

Commanders had their top two QBs go down with broken legs. Until last week, their current starting QB hadn't thrown a pass in the NFL since 2011. They are so toast. He has to win 3 straight to knock us out.

I'll take that risk for a better chance to win in the playoffs. We should be treating the final 3 games as preseason. Keeps guys healthy. Play enough to keep the players sharp for the playoffs.

Playoff probability calculator:
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2018-nfl-predictions/

 

[PUSHfold]

Win and in then we partially rest guys over these next weeks to get ready for the playoffs. I want to win every game remaining though and finish as strong as possible hoping that carries into the playoffs. I don't want to go into the playoffs winning 1 out of our last 3 games. Pedal to the metal. We can still get the 3rd seed possibly which could be huge if we make it to the NCFCG and Saints and Rams are knocked out. How incredible would it be to host the NCFCG here in Arlington?

 

[Chrispierce]

I don’t like the chances in this game. I don’t like Martin being out,them playing on the road, against a AFC team,and one who’s on a 6 of 7 streak. It just smells like a setup for a loss to me...which is why Dallas will probably win it.

 

[waving monkey]

CWilliams represented himself well last when he replaced Martin

 

[Bullflop]

CWilliams represented himself well last when he replaced Martin

Yep. He's been taking snaps in practice with expectations of playing him, so there's that to consider, too.

 

[cristglo]

Ebron is the one who really scares me TE seems to have been a problem for us. Need to find a way to shut him down. Defense will have to have to keep pressure on Luck. Luck is hot right now and he is going to get his Dak and this Offense needs to show up this game in all 4 qtrs.

 

[Typhus]

Ebron is the one who really scares me TE seems to have been a problem for us. Need to find a way to shut him down. Defense will have to have to keep pressure on Luck. Luck is hot right now and he is going to get his Dak and this Offense needs to show up this game in all 4 qtrs.

We are winning this game.

 

[cristglo]

We are winning this game.

Thanks I needed that LOL

 

[fairviewfarmer]

I want to be 11-5 and go into the play offs on a roll. We gotta keep doing what got us this far. There is no on/off switch for football players.

 

[glimmerman]

Conner has to step up.

 

[LovinItAll]

Playing not to look dumb. Playing not to lose. Great way not to win.
Until last week, their current starting QB hadn't thrown a pass in the NFL since 2011.

**2016, but yeah, I don't like their chances of winning 3 straight.

 

[Luther]

**2016, but yeah, I don't like their chances of winning 3 straight.

Josh Johnson last started an NFL game in 2011.

 

[LovinItAll]

Josh Johnson last started an NFL game in 2011.

They didn't stick with Butt Fumble? My bad. Apologies.

 

[Flamma]

I don’t like the chances in this game. I don’t like Martin being out,them playing on the road, against a AFC team,and one who’s on a 6 of 7 streak. It just smells like a setup for a loss to me...which is why Dallas will probably win it.

You're probably right. I don't think the Cowboys are coming out flat anymore this season. Any loss taken is going to be hard fought. We're going to speed up Luck's internal clock this week. Let's see how he does.