Next 3 game stretch against AFC South

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Still have a lot of football left, this is the time of year where we usually see some separation start. These next 3 games are important stretch before our final three that are far more difficult:

Colts-since Saturday was hired and Ryan returned as the starter, they are an entire different football team. Almost beat the Eagles last week.

Houston-simply cannot lose to a 1 win team at home.

at Jax-they have given all NFC East teams problems this season in which each team won close, hard fought games. Just beat Baltimore, not an easy game, but one we have to win.
 

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2 are at home, and then at Jax.

On paper we should win all 3. And to be a contender, they need to win all 3 games. Also this is the chance to catch Philly.
If that game was in GB last night, GB could have beat them, probably would have. Colts blew a chance to beat them.

Philly may easily lose one of the next 2, maybe both. Then we get them at home and them on the 3rd game of a 3 game road trip.
So these next 3 games prior to our showdown are important.

Of course we would have to then beat the Titans and Commanders or Philly would need to drop another game.

Not going to be easy by no means.
 

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Still have a lot of football left, this is the time of year where we usually see some separation start. These next 3 games are important stretch before our final three that are far more difficult:

Colts-since Saturday was hired and Ryan returned as the starter, they are an entire different football team. Almost beat the Eagles last week.

Houston-simply cannot lose to a 1 win team at home.

at Jax-they have given all NFC East teams problems this season in which each team won close, hard fought games. Just beat Baltimore, not an easy game, but one we have to win.
The Cowboys schedule is set up perfectly to get us ready for the Playoffs. Colts will be on their last leg especially if they win tonight, Houston will be coming off the emotional game against Watson/Cleveland, Jacksonville is a talented team with a coach who hates the Cowboys, the Eagles/Cowboys might end up being the regular season game of the year, Tennessee is just a nasty old school football team and finally Washington might be trying to secure the 6th seed. This schedule will get us ready for anything.
 

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The Cowboys schedule is set up perfectly to get us ready for the Playoffs. Colts will be on their last leg especially if they win tonight, Houston will be coming off the emotional game against Watson/Cleveland, Jacksonville is a talented team with a coach who hates the Cowboys, the Eagles/Cowboys might end up being the regular season game of the year, Tennessee is just a nasty old school football team and finally Washington might be trying to secure the 6th seed. This schedule will get us ready for anything.
It's a remaining schedule that is full of challenges, especially our suspect run defense.
 

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2 are at home, and then at Jax.

On paper we should win all 3. And to be a contender, they need to win all 3 games. Also this is the chance to catch Philly.
If that game was in GB last night, GB could have beat them, probably would have. Colts blew a chance to beat them.

Philly may easily lose one of the next 2, maybe both. Then we get them at home and them on the 3rd game of a 3 game road trip.
So these next 3 games prior to our showdown are important.

Of course we would have to then beat the Titans and Commanders or Philly would need to drop another game.

Not going to be easy by no means.
Division is still in play, but also we could slide if we lose a few games. If they want a crack at the division, must win these next 3 and beat the Eagles in the rematch.
 

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The Colts suck. D-line should feast on Matt Ryan.

Jags are kinda scrappy but we should dog them too.
Both are playing better now, then they did earlier in the season, each are no gimmie games, especially if we play 30 minutes like we did against the Giants.
 

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It's a remaining schedule that is full of challenges, especially our suspect run defense.
The defense is fine. The offense has to control football games. The Cowboys lose when the offense is not controlling games. Kellen and Dak have the keys to a sports car, they just have to drive it correctly.
 

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Still have a lot of football left, this is the time of year where we usually see some separation start. These next 3 games are important stretch before our final three that are far more difficult:

Colts-since Saturday was hired and Ryan returned as the starter, they are an entire different football team. Almost beat the Eagles last week.

Houston-simply cannot lose to a 1 win team at home.

at Jax-they have given all NFC East teams problems this season in which each team won close, hard fought games. Just beat Baltimore, not an easy game, but one we have to win.
Jags aren't a walk over....they will be tough.
 

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I don't take any game for granted. If the Cowboys play like they played against Green Bay, they can lose any one of the next 3 games. This stretch will be the toughest because the Cowboys have to stay focused and not get complacent. No looking forward to the tough games at the end.

At this point it looks like the Cowboys will have to win out because the Eagles don't look like they will lose two more games. Although, the Titans may be a bit angry about the loss yesterday. Maybe the come out breathing fire next week and knock the Eagles around a bit.
 

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I think taking 2 out of 3 essentially locks us into the playoffs.

I don’t think we’re catching Philly, so I’m not going to get all worked up if we don’t win out.
 

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Indy still has a terrible offensive line and a statue at QB. We have to stop the RB, which I think we can do. They don't have any receivers that scare anybody. Load up to stop taylor and then let Parsons and company feast on Ryan

Texans are a mess. Should curb stomp them fairly easily

Jags are decent. I don't think Lawrence deals very well with pressure and will make mistakes if we beat him up. But they are a team that can pull off an upset if you let them hang around.
 

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Both are playing better now, then they did earlier in the season, each are no gimmie games, especially if we play 30 minutes like we did against the Giants.
They may the worst OL in football right now and Ryan is a statue. Pierce, Campbell and Pittman are average.

Slow down the big plays and we win.

Texans haven’t been competitive for weeks and may start Kyle Allen again.
 

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They may the worst OL in football right now and Ryan is a statue. Pierce, Campbell and Pittman are average.

Slow down the big plays and we win.

Texans haven’t been competitive for weeks and may start Kyle Allen again.
Think at Jax might be the toughest out of the three, but the Colts are certainly playing better after the coaching change. Yes, it is a very winnable game, but we need to not beat ourselves like the 1st half in the Giant game.
 

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Those big bad improved Colts I was hearing about have 70 yards of offense in the first half, they're food
 

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Although, the Titans may be a bit angry about the loss yesterday. Maybe the come out breathing fire next week and knock the Eagles around a bit.

Based on what I've seen from Philly's rushing defense all season, I would not be shocked if King Henry goes for 160+ rushing yards against Philly. Teams have been running all over them. I think Tennessee is a bad matchup for them and has a very good chance to take them down. Same goes for Dallas a few weeks later too. The Titans are a real test.

As far as Indy goes, Dallas could lose to them since it is the NFL but I truly think they are a perfect matchup. The offense is second to last in the NFL in ppg, they have a statue at quarterback, and their defense can only do so much when the offense does not move the ball. I like the pass rush to have a field day and Dallas' ball control offense to wear down their defensive front. Of course, Jonathon Taylor is only 1 season removed from one of the best rookie years in recent memory so he could show up and put up a monster game, but I just don't think he has enough around him to prevent teams from just teeing off on the run.
 

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Colts and Texans at home should not be problems. The trip to Jacksonville could be tougher than some think. Lawrence continues to improve in year two with Pederson.
 

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Lawrence continues to improve in year two with Pederson.

I sure hope the Cowboys don't become the victim of Lawrences's signature "Hello NFL" game. He is improving every week and it seems to only be a matter of time before he makes good on his elite talent. He will make the leap and I just hope it is after we play the Jags.
 

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Kellen (has) the keys to a sports car, they just have to drive it correctly.

Don't know where this narrative comes from. Cowboys don't have
-top four o-line
-top 10 WR group
-top 8 QB

Yet when not having to use backup QBs Moore's offense was #1 last year, and is again at the top the past month of this season. Moore is a very, very, very good coach.
 
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