Let's hope Eagles lose tonight against the 5-0 Panthers.
Our next 3 without Romo are against Seahawks, Eagles and Bucs. The only one there is no excuse to lose is against the Bucs, but even then the Bucs are probably better than they've been in the past.
Giants next 3 weeks are against a Saints team that's 3-1 in their last 4, against the Bucs, and against the Patriots.
Eagles next 3 weeks (after tonight) are a BYE, against us, and against the Dolphins.
Commanders next 3 weeks are a BYE, against the Patriots, and against the Saints.
Giants are 4-3, Eagles are 3-3, Redkins are 3-4 and we're 2-4.
I'm not worried about the Commanders at all. They're probably gonna lose their next 2 and they have to face us twice with Romo and Dez. The Commanders are an afterthought.
It comes down to the Giants and Eagles being our biggest threats. Much like today, we have the opportunity to take a 2-0 head-to-head lead against the Eagles in 2 weeks. But much like today, we'll likely lose. There's really no gauging the Eagles. They can lose their next 3 (Panthers, us, Dolphins) or win all 3. Let's hope they at least drop 1. It would be great to beat them in 2 weeks.
Giants are still due for a BYE after Romo returns so it gives us a chance to get within a half game. And they play the Patriots so let's hope it's an automatic loss like it is for most teams. Unfortunately, the only team in the past 15 years to have the Patriots' number is the Giants.
All in all, I don't see Giants or Eagles having more than 6 wins when Romo returns. Hopefully they don't have more than 5. We really need to win at least 1 in the next 3. Going 0-7 without Romo will be very hard to overcome. I'd love a win against Philly. I'd be happy with one against the Bucs.