Playoff Status after the win

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So the we aren't making the playoffs crowd will get their usual digs in.
And that is ok, can't blame them. I am right there too, just a wait and see mode.
Anyway, we are right in the thick of it all. Not just for the division, but even now a wild card.

We are at 59% of no playoffs. right along within 6% of 4 other teams. 7 teams below us by 10% or more. Rams are are 2%. Leaving 3 teams above us within reach. Of course at this point 1 win or loss changes this outlook a lot.

http://www.playoffstatus.com/nfl/nfcstandings.html

We dropped from 8th to 13th in the draft order with the win.
http://www.playoffstatus.com/nfl/nfldraftorder.html

So on to week 7.
We win, we have sole 1st place in the division even if the Eagles win, by virtue of being 2-0 in the division. So really just will be tied, but it is a huge division game. We lose, back to the we have no chance winning another game threads for 2 weeks.

Games to look at:
Dallas over Washington of course, except those for draft picks and fire Garrett hopefuls
Panthers over Eagles
Falcons over giants, however, if we win, should we pull for the Giants in this game, as it may have WC implications.
Other NFC games:
Broncos / Cardinals, who cares I guess
Bears over Patriots, as I hate NE, and some team has to win that division, and I do not want it to be GB.
Dolphins over the Lions, does this matter, maybe.
Jets over the Vikings, as I said, this will help in a WC, and keep Bears going for the division.
Browns over Buccs, but this may not matter either., but still, it is a loss for a conference team.
Ravens over the Saints, however, if the Saints, win, it helps the Bengals, and some team wins NFC south.
Rams / 49ers, well doesn't matter, road to the SB is going through LA regardless.

GB and Seattle on byes.

There are 10 teams within 1 game of each other and 2 other within range of closing that gap if they win or lose. That is the Saints and Falcons.
The NFC picture can get very muddled after week 7.
 
Only thing I disagree with is the Bears over Patriots. We want all NFC teams to lose to AFC. When the year is coming to a close I don't want the Bears to magically have some tie breaker over us if they somehow keep winning. Other then that, we are absolutely right in the middle of this thing. We can hang with any team in this league.
 
These next two games are winnable and have colossal implications. Going into Lincoln Financial Field with a potential 5-3 record and some momentum is the best case scenario here.

This Commanders game is an interesting matchup. We have had their number recently, but it's a new QB, who coincidentally, we've also played well against.
 
silvrNblue said:
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As bad as this team has looked at times this season, you have to consider the fact that most other teams in the league have also not looked too great thus far.

Honestly I could see us beating anyone except possibly the Rams or Chiefs right now, but at the same time we're also capable of losing to anyone. The league is looking very watered down this year.
 
Dallasfann said:
Only thing I disagree with is the Bears over Patriots. We want all NFC teams to lose to AFC. When the year is coming to a close I don't want the Bears to magically have some tie breaker over us if they somehow keep winning. Other then that, we are absolutely right in the middle of this thing. We can hang with any team in this league.
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Oh I agree. But was just going on the basis, the some team has to win that division.
But yes, tie breakers would come into play there.
 
guag said:
As bad as this team has looked at times this season, you have to consider the fact that most other teams in the league have also not looked too great thus far.

Honestly I could see us beating anyone except possibly the Rams or Chiefs right now, but at the same time we're also capable of losing to anyone. The league is looking very watered down this year.
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On the local sports Sunday night. Dale Hansen made a comment like this.
He said something like...watching this team, he does not see a team on the remaining schedule that his team can beat, but also he does not see any team this team would lose to either.
Glen Smith, who is on there with him, who also used to coach for the Cowboys, though I do not remember him.
He agreed.
I think most everyone can.
 
guag said:
As bad as this team has looked at times this season, you have to consider the fact that most other teams in the league have also not looked too great thus far.

Honestly I could see us beating anyone except possibly the Rams or Chiefs right now, but at the same time we're also capable of losing to anyone. The league is looking very watered down this year.
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I can actually see us hanging with the Chiefs as their defense has shown it isn't very good............................The Rams ?

Ummm....................NO.....................No matter what Jerry says.................................
 
jwooten15 said:
I'll just worry about seeing the Cowboys being able to put two good games together before I concern myself with the playoffs.

If recent history is any indication, we could be in for a long day on Sunday. Jekyll & Hyde.
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I agree, right now not even thinking playoffs. I want to see this team playing good ball consistently if they do that the rest takes care of itself.
 
Bottom line, with all the doom and gloom, we're right in the thick of things.
 
silvrNblue said:
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Don't see why that upsets you? We've been in every game. I guess if you want to say the Rams would beat us I'm okay with that. Who else are you scared of? Jags destroyed the Patriots less then a month ago. We just KILLED one of the better teams in football, and nobody wants to admit it because we did it, and not a team like the Rams or Chiefs. Sorry that offends you.
 
As bad as we played so far,only 2 teams have more wins than us in the NFC. NFC absolutely sucks this year.
 
Too many games left to play and too many injuries that will affect some teams.

I still believe the Cowboys only chance to make the playoffs is to win the East and that starts Sunday in DC. They're 0-3 on the road and historically, that doesn't mean playoffs and if they should luck in, advancing would be doubtful.

I am glad they won Sunday but one game against a vastly over-rated team does not a playoff season make. This game Sunday is the first real test. Can they beat a divisional foe on their playground and stake a claim to the lead in the East? If they can do that, playoffs might be at least not out of the fantasy realm but not really in the realistic view just yet.
 
guag said:
As bad as this team has looked at times this season, you have to consider the fact that most other teams in the league have also not looked too great thus far.

Honestly I could see us beating anyone except possibly the Rams or Chiefs right now, but at the same time we're also capable of losing to anyone. The league is looking very watered down this year.
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True. It is hard to pick a winner on just about every game.
 
On pace for 8-8 and in contention for playoff berth but not serious SB contenders was my prediction. Nothing has changed my mind about that yet. Still think we fall just short of the playoffs.
 
50% - probability the team will win this playoff spot - green number indicates the team controls its destiny for this spot

Divisional Winners - 4th Seed - Cowboys - 13%

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On one hand, I am glad Dallas has the strongest odds of securing the final divisional seed currently, On the other hand, I am kinda superstitious about that particular number.
 
Hawkeye0202 said:
Bottom line, with all the doom and gloom, we're right in the thick of things.
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True, Early in the season and much like the Cowboys most teams are playing inconsistent ball. Right now 1 week to the next there are few certainties. Of course being Cowboy fans are focus is on Dallas but looking at the land scape this thing is wide open. Dallas just need to do as they say focus on one game at a time. Cowboys have a big game vs Washington on the road they need to build off this past game and bring it with them to Washington
 
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