Realistically, what record do you see the Cowboys finishing this season?

[George]

10-6. Garrett gets a contract extension. We are doomed.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Realistically, we are probably going to be in the 9-7 range...…………….I dont think that wins the division.

We shall see.

 

[Flamma]

This team right now doesn't appear to be playing any better than 2017 or '18. They have not taken a step up. They still come out with low intensity showing some flash against weaker teams but that's about it. Even last year after the Cooper trade. Dallas lost to the Titans, got shut out by the Colts, beat the Saints, and beat up on bums before and after those games. This team has to step it up or they'll be 8-8 or 9-7.

 

[Starforever]

I say 6-10. It sucks to say this but I haven't seen enough from this team to say they will be above 10 wins. They dominated against a .500 team that was Philly in Week 7, however, Dallas has a problem with consistency and they likely won't dominate like this for the rest of the season. We really messed up by losing to the freaking Jets as well, and I have a feeling that that loss is going to come back to bite us in the arse.

Just by looking at the schedule, I say:
NYG: W. They look way better with "Danny Dimes", but I think we can still come up with a W on this one. I know our defense can be pretty horrendous sometimes, but that Giants D is rough. I forgot who they got added to their D, but we have a new weapon as well so it will be nice to see how these new additions work out.

Vikings: L. Good WR duo, Kirk is getting better and better, good running game, good defense and a competent coach. This is not a good match up. Being at home doesn't really help either like it would for other teams in the league.

Lions: L. They're better than their record says they are. Their defense is average, but Stafford does work some magic with that offense. He's had a lot of 20-30+ point games this season. They almost won against the Chiefs and got cheated against the Packers. I can't see Dallas beating them. Not with the mentality they currently have.

Patriots: L. Nuff said. Belichick and that now historically good defense. You could make the argument that they haven't played anyone "great" but never doubt the Patriots. Doesn't help that we'll be away in a cold environment. This Dallas team won't be prepared mentally or physically for this game.

Bills: L. I know a lot will say that their record looks better than what they actually are, but teams tend to turn it up before they play Dallas. That defense is still pretty good. The offense leaves a lot to be desired however. This will also be a short week game. We are coming from the Pats game, where we got our butts kicked. Our team will not be physically or mentally ready.

Bears: L. Same for the Bills. Good D, bad offense, Probably going to turn it up before they play Dallas like every team does. We'll be more rest for this game, actually. Once again, this Dallas coaching will NOT scheme or plan for the Bears, and the team once again will not be mentally prepared.

Rams: L. We got our butts whooped by their running game in the playoffs, and they'll likely do it again unless our run D improves. Rams have been up and down this season, but they will still likely outcoach us. This could be a revenge game, but I doubt this Dallas team has enough fire to seek revenge against this team. It is true that Gurley nor Goff has looked GREAT this season, but once again, they will likely turn it up for this game. They are also fighting for a wild card spot since the 49ers or Seahawks will win that division, so a lot of their games are important.

Eagles: L. Eagles are coming off easy wins this late in the schedule, they will be home, and they will be hungry for revenge after their embarrassing loss against us earlier in the season. By this time, it will likely be too late for the Cowboys to resurge, so they'll likely try to win (Why? because mediocrity.) Why not just try to lose to go ahead and get a better draft pick? Either way, Dallas will try to win, but Philly may try to come out on top to better their record for the playoffs

Commanders: W. They want that lower draft pick more than anything. They're a 1-3 win team right now, so this game will mean nothing for either team except how low do you want your draft pick be? Dallas, being the smart team they are, is going to win this game and get an even higher draft pick and a worthless win.

So, that's 6-10. Thoughts? What are your predictions?

Have you ever witnessed anything positive about the team? Well, at least you gave them six wins.

 

[HungryLion]

Realistically, we are probably going to be in the 9-7 range...…………….I dont think that wins the division.

We shall see.

I think it will if they beat the eagles again.

all signs point to that being the de facto division championship game.

 

[DuncanIso]

This team right now doesn't appear to be playing any better than 2017 or '18. They have not taken a step up. They still come out with low intensity showing some flash against weaker teams but that's about it. Even last year after the Cooper trade. Dallas lost to the Titans, got shut out by the Colts, beat the Saints, and beat up on bums before and after those games. This team has to step it up or they'll be 8-8 or 9-7.

the Jets game hurt us.

Our defense played like trash.

 

[OmerV]

We lost to the Jets and this place thinks we can't lose to a team like the Bears. LOL unreal. The short term memory is like a week here.

You are just making up stuff to complain about. Not a single post in this thread prior to yours indicated we can’t lose to the Bears, and I wouldn’t be surprised if none of the subsequent ones do either.

 

[Flamma]

You are just making up stuff to complain about. Not a single post in this thread prior to yours indicated we can’t lose to the Bears, and I wouldn’t be surprised if none of the subsequent ones do either.

Of course I think the Cowboys could lose to the Bears. But I have more confidence in that game because Mitch is a bum! I realize Darnold sees spiritual content on the field, but despite his flaws, he's a lot better than Trubiski. I realize the Bears defense can cause major havoc for the Cowboys, my concern is our defense. If the Cowboys make Mitch look like Joe Montana I'm going to have to go burn my Quincy Carter jersey. I don't know what else to do.

 

[OmerV]

Of course I think the Cowboys could lose to the Bears. But I have more confidence in that game because Mitch is a bum! I realize Darnold sees spiritual content on the field, but despite his flaws, he's a lot better than Trubiski. I realize the Bears defense can cause major havoc for the Cowboys, my concern is our defense. If the Cowboys make Mitch look like Joe Montana I'm going to have to go burn my Quincy Carter jersey. I don't know what else to do.

This is a reasonable post, and is really the point .... predicting the Cowboys will beat the Bears does not mean a person believes the Cowboys cannot lose to the Bears.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

I say 6-10. It sucks to say this but I haven't seen enough from this team to say they will be above 10 wins. They dominated against a .500 team that was Philly in Week 7, however, Dallas has a problem with consistency and they likely won't dominate like this for the rest of the season. We really messed up by losing to the freaking Jets as well, and I have a feeling that that loss is going to come back to bite us in the arse.

Just by looking at the schedule, I say:
NYG: W. They look way better with "Danny Dimes", but I think we can still come up with a W on this one. I know our defense can be pretty horrendous sometimes, but that Giants D is rough. I forgot who they got added to their D, but we have a new weapon as well so it will be nice to see how these new additions work out.

Vikings: L. Good WR duo, Kirk is getting better and better, good running game, good defense and a competent coach. This is not a good match up. Being at home doesn't really help either like it would for other teams in the league.

Lions: L. They're better than their record says they are. Their defense is average, but Stafford does work some magic with that offense. He's had a lot of 20-30+ point games this season. They almost won against the Chiefs and got cheated against the Packers. I can't see Dallas beating them. Not with the mentality they currently have.

Patriots: L. Nuff said. Belichick and that now historically good defense. You could make the argument that they haven't played anyone "great" but never doubt the Patriots. Doesn't help that we'll be away in a cold environment. This Dallas team won't be prepared mentally or physically for this game.

Bills: L. I know a lot will say that their record looks better than what they actually are, but teams tend to turn it up before they play Dallas. That defense is still pretty good. The offense leaves a lot to be desired however. This will also be a short week game. We are coming from the Pats game, where we got our butts kicked. Our team will not be physically or mentally ready.

Bears: L. Same for the Bills. Good D, bad offense, Probably going to turn it up before they play Dallas like every team does. We'll be more rest for this game, actually. Once again, this Dallas coaching will NOT scheme or plan for the Bears, and the team once again will not be mentally prepared.

Rams: L. We got our butts whooped by their running game in the playoffs, and they'll likely do it again unless our run D improves. Rams have been up and down this season, but they will still likely outcoach us. This could be a revenge game, but I doubt this Dallas team has enough fire to seek revenge against this team. It is true that Gurley nor Goff has looked GREAT this season, but once again, they will likely turn it up for this game. They are also fighting for a wild card spot since the 49ers or Seahawks will win that division, so a lot of their games are important.

Eagles: L. Eagles are coming off easy wins this late in the schedule, they will be home, and they will be hungry for revenge after their embarrassing loss against us earlier in the season. By this time, it will likely be too late for the Cowboys to resurge, so they'll likely try to win (Why? because mediocrity.) Why not just try to lose to go ahead and get a better draft pick? Either way, Dallas will try to win, but Philly may try to come out on top to better their record for the playoffs

Commanders: W. They want that lower draft pick more than anything. They're a 1-3 win team right now, so this game will mean nothing for either team except how low do you want your draft pick be? Dallas, being the smart team they are, is going to win this game and get an even higher draft pick and a worthless win.

So, that's 6-10. Thoughts? What are your predictions?

6-10 equals good riddance red!

 

[stinkface]

10 and 6 and don't make the playoffs. Jason then is given the boot. Chris Richard becomes the head coach.

 

[OmerV]

10 and 6 and don't make the playoffs. Jason then is given the boot. Chris Richard becomes the head coach.

Philly will be 11-5 or better?

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Realistically, we are probably going to be in the 9-7 range...…………….I dont think that wins the division.

We shall see.

I think it's possible to go undefeated in the division and still not make the playoffs.

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

8-8 , & we make the playoffs .

1 and done in post season .

 

[GMO415]

9-7. We'll look back on those Jets and NO games are realize why we didn't make the playoffs.

 

[Frozen700]

With Dak still as starter? We might win
2-3 more games

#DontpayDak

 

[OmerV]

With Dak still as starter? We might win
2-3 more games

#DontpayDak

With Dak as the starter we average about 10.5 words s per season, so I’m curious to see if you can explain how rhis comment makes sense.

 

[mattjames2010]

This is a reasonable post, and is really the point .... predicting the Cowboys will beat the Bears does not mean a person believes the Cowboys cannot lose to the Bears.

Oh, you mean in a thread where people are crying because someone made a prediction that we'd lose the majority of the games like that's not possible? The people dogpiling for being a "cynic"?

If you lose to a team like the Jets, you can lose to anyone. Any prediction that has us with a losing record at the end of the season is one that has a good chance of happening. We are a 4-3 team, we aren't the 49ers here.

 

[Bullflop]

Cowboys are starting to pay attention: 10-5
Giants W
Vikes L
Lions W
Pats L
Da Bears W
Rams W
Iggles W
Skins W

I'm seeing much the same as you've listed here, with the lone exception being a loss to the Rams. Maybe 9-7, if that's the case.

 

[OmerV]

Oh, you mean in a thread where people are crying because someone made a prediction that we'd lose the majority of the games like that's not possible? The people dogpiling for being a "cynic"?

If you lose to a team like the Jets, you can lose to anyone. Any prediction that has us with a losing record at the end of the season is one that has a good chance of happening. We are a 4-3 team, we aren't the 49ers here.

You said the Bears specifically, and you acted as if it was a widespread belief in this thread that we could not lose to the Bears. Hell, the OP had us losing to the Bears. And even the guy that indicated we wouldn’t lose the majority of the remaining g games didn’t say losing to the Bears was impossible.

Face it, you just fabricated something that wasn’t there.