Giving up if we lose to Panthers?

[Fontaine]

Now why would we lose this game? That's just silly.

 

[Chuck 54]

Even when we are finally removed from the playoff picture, I don't write off the season, nor give up.

I'm a Cowboys fan and have been since 1967. I enjoy every game and every win, and I pull with all my heart every week to finish above the Skins in the final standings, but even during the 1-15 season, I watched every game and loved my Cowboys. Making or not making the playoffs never changes that for me.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

Most on hear gave up by week 5

 

[cowboyuptx]

As much as it would seem only proper to finally give up on this season sitting at 3-8, I just couldn't do it until I know for certain that no chance exists for a playoff spot... Because the Giants could very well go 8-8, or dare I say, even 7-9 is a remote possibility...

 

[cowboyuptx]

Lose one and the season is over.

Carolina
@ washington
@ Green Bay
New York Jets
@ Buffalo
@ washington

Win. Win against an undefeated. On a short week, Then win on the road for all of the five games left but one.

Even the most positive of this board has to agree that is asking more than is most likely possible from a wounded team with no identity and no chemistry.

The Green bay and Carolina games are tough, they all could be tough, but Dallas will be heavy favorites in all four of their other games... Heck, they even opened up as slight favorites over an undefeated Panthers team... Tell me the last time a healthy 10-0 team was even a slight underdog to a 3-7 team? I would venture to guess that this week is the first time that has ever happened... Four out of five on the road, that plays right into our hands, as Romo has not lost a regular season road game since the 2013 season (11 straight road wins and counting)...

Looking at the Giants remaining schedule, I would also contend that 8-8 could still win the division...
@ Commanders
Jets
@ Dolphins
Panthers
@ Vikings
Eagles

You don't think it's possible that the 5-5 Giants could lose 3 out of those last 6 games? I do.

 

[TwoDeep3]

The Green bay and Carolina games are tough, they all could be tough, but Dallas will be heavy favorites in all four of their other games... Heck, they even opened up as slight favorites over an undefeated Panthers team... Tell me the last time a healthy 10-0 team was even a slight underdog to a 3-7 team? I would venture to guess that this week is the first time that has ever happened... Four out of five on the road, that plays right into our hands, as Romo has not lost a regular season road game since the 2013 season (11 straight road wins and counting)...

Looking at the Giants remaining schedule, I would also contend that 8-8 could still win the division...
@ Commanders
Jets
@ Dolphins
Panthers
@ Vikings
Eagles

You don't think it's possible that the 5-5 Giants could lose 3 out of those last 6 games? I do.

And I think it is hugely possible Dallas loses three of the last six.

 

[dallasdave]

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This is obviously meant for those who haven't already given up on the season. Do you pack any playoff hopes if Dallas loses?

I won't be able to because I believe it would be still possible for Dallas to win the East, even though it would take some things falling in place.

Obviously, we'd need to win the rest of our games. (I don't see us being able to win the division at 7-9, so 8-8 is likely needed)

The Giants would need to lose three games, which I expect them to do anyway, but at least one of those losses would need to be to either Washington or Philly. Ideally, it would be to Washington (because we might need Philly to lose to New York).

Beating Washington twice would be enough to give us the division over them.

Philly also would need to lose at least twice. If the Eagles lose only two of their remaining games (I think they'll lose more) then one of those losses has to be to the Giants.

Better division record with every team at 8-8 gives us the division.

A win tomm keeps Cowboys alive

 

[Risen Star]

I gave up a long time ago. Winning this game will only piss me off over the opportunity lost this year.

 

[dallasdave]

I gave up a long time ago. Winning this game will only piss me off over the opportunity lost this year.

Not to mention losing draft position !!!!!!

 

[alohawg]

Tomorrow is a must. Just win the dang game.

 

[sbark]

Garret needs to do a jimmy Johnson by making a public prediction we win this game(San Fran 90's)....every game from here on out is a playoff game. Might as well get used to handling the pressure

 

[Bleu Star]

This is obviously meant for those who haven't already given up on the season. Do you pack any playoff hopes if Dallas loses?

I won't be able to because I believe it would be still possible for Dallas to win the East, even though it would take some things falling in place.

Obviously, we'd need to win the rest of our games. (I don't see us being able to win the division at 7-9, so 8-8 is likely needed)

The Giants would need to lose three games, which I expect them to do anyway, but at least one of those losses would need to be to either Washington or Philly. Ideally, it would be to Washington (because we might need Philly to lose to New York).

Beating Washington twice would be enough to give us the division over them.

Philly also would need to lose at least twice. If the Eagles lose only two of their remaining games (I think they'll lose more) then one of those losses has to be to the Giants.

Better division record with every team at 8-8 gives us the division.

If we're mathematically still in it, I am still all in. I want this game though.

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

To me, for Dallas to have a shot at this Phoenix-like rise from the Romo injury ashes, they need to win the next three games.

Any falter, any stumble, and the season is on life support. One could make an argument the Giants can cave. And Philly is circling the drain. But the aspect known as reality - not the site owner - still stares this franchise in the face.

8-8 will not win this division, and not winning the division, the season is over.

Come big, Cowboys, or stay at home.

Now there will be some who suggest this is a loser's mentality. Others will profess i don't have a crystal ball, nor do i know the future.

But if the doctor tells you they have discovered a serious disease in your body, no matter how positive you are, at some point you need to assess the downside of that discovery.

Lose one and the season is over.

Carolina
@washington
@Green Bay
New York Jets
@Buffalo
@washington

Win. Win against an undefeated. On a short week, Then win on the road for all of the five games left but one.

Even the most positive of this board has to agree that is asking more than is most likely possible from a wounded team with no identity and no chemistry.

Dang they're playing in DC twice.

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

The Green bay and Carolina games are tough, they all could be tough, but Dallas will be heavy favorites in all four of their other games... Heck, they even opened up as slight favorites over an undefeated Panthers team... Tell me the last time a healthy 10-0 team was even a slight underdog to a 3-7 team? I would venture to guess that this week is the first time that has ever happened... Four out of five on the road, that plays right into our hands, as Romo has not lost a regular season road game since the 2013 season (11 straight road wins and counting)...

Looking at the Giants remaining schedule, I would also contend that 8-8 could still win the division...
@ Commanders
Jets
@ Dolphins
Panthers
@ Vikings
Eagles

You don't think it's possible that the 5-5 Giants could lose 3 out of those last 6 games? I do.

Apparently the last time an undefeated team wasn't favorites to a team with a losing record was Dallas. On Thanksgiving. Against the 85 Bears. Bad news is that the Panthers are apparently the 85 Bears.

 

[Vanilla2]

NEVER!!!!!​

 

[cowboyblue22]

to reach the playoffs would be really great but the thing I want is for them to be able to advance and win games this is a good time to beat a good team at home you have to win these games if you think you are a championship team. I think they win tomorrow

 

[Redball Express]

Don't think so -- in order to get that building momentum, they're going to have to string wins together. If they lose tomorrow, they're just treading water again. I don't think the team will find the will/confidence to make a run at a 5-game streak directly after that. So, maybe they'll be alive from a mathematical standpoint, but not from a psychological standpoint. They lose tomorrow, the dream is over and the Giants will skate to the easiest division title in years.

So tomorrow is kind of important.

Dallas has to win to have any chance.

If they lose..

I would rather we tank the rest of the season and try for a high draft pick and just play as many backups as possible and get everybody healthy for next season.

There is only so much you can expect at this point.

Retool and let's watch some college football to scout the draft.

That's where I am at.

Romo is not going to save the season and I think it's not fair to expect him to.

It's beyond saving logically to me.

So let's try to get ready to make the right decisions in the off-season with some high draft picks and a few changes.

To me the biggest question is do we keep Hardy or save the money and draft a DL with our #1 pick.?

Next biggest question is do we take a chance again on McFadden or do we draft a RB high?

Those are the big issues if you ask me about the future.

Not if we are going to string together 7 wins..

 

[TwoDeep3]

Dang they're playing in DC twice.

Oops

 

[DandyDon52]

Well we shouldn't give up as the other teams may keep losing, we dont know how many they will lose.
Just like in a game you should never give up.
now odds are against dallas, chances are slim, but you just never know how it will go.
Eagles lost the last 2 games, and I never would have thought that would happen.

 

[Star Guard_31]

At a minimum we can't lose to Carolina and the Packers. We need to find a way to steal one of those, win the remaining games on our schedule, then hope a couple of other teams implode along the way.

Likely can't afford to lose either this or the Packers game.