I think that if Dallas sweeps the division and beats Minn and Oakland at home, they have a very good chance at winning the division [9-7]. The road games against the North or troubling, especially against the gunslinger Cutler at Chicago. Strange things happen when Dallas plays at Detroit as well. Green Bay at home might be interesting and likely a shootout, that might tip the balance in the Cowboys favor with receiver injuries for the Packers right now. New Orleans? Wait and see. Graham was held without a catch and Brees was 50% passing against NE, an important blueprint laid down (they still scored 27 however). Graham looks to have an ankle or foot injury. Regardless, the Superdome is a tough place to play. Dallas has done it before but that does not necessarily mean that they will do it again. Ryan is looking forward to that game for sure.
In all reality, the division is now a two horse race, as Washington gave its last gasp Sunday night. Pythagorean Division projections [after week 6] as follows:
Dallas................9-7 [11-5]
Philadelphia.....8-8 [10-6]
Washington......4-12 [6-10]
New York........2-14 [4-12]
Bottom line? Dallas "could" finish as high as 11-5, but that would depend on much improved defensive play and a little luck. If Dallas "merely" takes care of business in the division they could finish 7-9 and still take it. Not the way one would wish, but winning the division is winning the division. Atrocious or not.