People are hyperventilating over a situation that does not yet exist.
A win would put a hurting on Washington, true.
But a loss would still leave us with 100% control of our destiny---though it might be a blow psychologically.
If the Cowboys lose in D.C., I don't think it matters. They do not have a game to lose for the sake of the team, not the standings.
Their HC has stepped out and called for a win, they're in position to blow a hole in WFT's hopes of repeating but most of all, this team has to prove that they are the better team. No more PFF BS, no excuses, no media hype, if they are a playoff worthy team capable of doing anything except just making the playoffs, this is a game they win. They lose this game, they do nothing if they make the playoffs. They will be that same team, all dressed up and nowhere to go.