Scenario - Would you take this record heading into the bye?

[dstovall5]

Week 1 L 49ers (28) Cowboys (17)
Week 2 W Cowboys (26) Titans (10)
Week 3 W Cowboys (34) Rams (31)
Week 4 W Cowboys (38) Saints (17)
Week 5 W Cowboys (20) Texans (17)
Week 6 L Seahawks (45) Cowboys (24)
Week 7 L Giants (27) Cowboys (21)
Week 8 W Cowboys (31) Commanders (14)
Week 9 L Cardinals (31) Cowboys (28)
Week 10 W Cowboys (17) Jaguars (7)

So we'd be 6-4 heading into BYE, having Rolando and Carter back 100% healthy for the 2nd part of the season. Would you take that record if you could?

Remaining Games

Week 12 @ Giants
Week 13 Eagles
Week 14 @ Bears
Week 15 @ Eagles
Week 16 Colts
Week 17 @ Commanders

Chances are, to make the playoffs we'd have to finish 9-7 or better. So if we're 6-4 heading into BYE, that means we have to at worst split the final remaining games (3-3). And 4 of the final 6 games will be divisional rival games looking to spoil our season, 3 of which will be played on the road.

Honestly, if we head into the BYE at 6-4 we may be in for trouble. I'd feel much better sitting at 7-3 or better. I know we still have 5 weeks to go until the BYE, but this is just hypothetical and it doesn't hurt anything so what the heck.

 

[rcaldw]

No way we will lose to the Giants at home. I wouldn't give the Cardinals game away either. I think we could be 7-3, or 8-2 at the break. So, no I want better than 6-4

 

[Crown Royal]

Staying two games above .500 should always be a minimum target, so sure.

 

[dstovall5]

Staying two games above .500 should always be a minimum target, so sure.

I feel us heading into the BYE at 6-4 is possibly the worst case scenario, in no way do I see this team heading in worse. Of course injuries could derail us, but so far it's been good.

 

[Doomsday101]

If that is what it is I would take it but would be disappointed going 2 and 3 over the next 5 games

 

[dstovall5]

No way we will lose to the Giants at home. I wouldn't give the Cardinals game away either. I think we could be 7-3, or 8-2 at the break. So, no I want better than 6-4

I think so as well, 6-4 would be pretty dissapointing. And sadly I think we'll need a cushion down the stretch because it will be TOUGH.

 

[xwalker]

Week 1 L 49ers (28) Cowboys (17)
Week 2 W Cowboys (26) Titans (10)
Week 3 W Cowboys (34) Rams (31)
Week 4 W Cowboys (38) Saints (17)
Week 5 W Cowboys (20) Texans (17)
Week 6 L Seahawks (45) Cowboys (24)
Week 7 L Giants (27) Cowboys (21)
Week 8 W Cowboys (31) Commanders (14)
Week 9 L Cardinals (31) Cowboys (28)
Week 10 W Cowboys (17) Jaguars (7)

So we'd be 6-4 heading into BYE, having Rolando and Carter back 100% healthy for the 2nd part of the season. Would you take that record if you could?

Remaining Games

Week 12 @ Giants
Week 13 Eagles
Week 14 @ Bears
Week 15 @ Eagles
Week 16 Colts
Week 17 @ Commanders

Chances are, to make the playoffs we'd have to finish 9-7 or better. So if we're 6-4 heading into BYE, that means we have to at worst split the final remaining games (3-3). And 4 of the final 6 games will be divisional rival games looking to spoil our season, 3 of which will be played on the road.

Honestly, if we head into the BYE at 6-4 we may be in for trouble. I'd feel much better sitting at 7-3 or better. I know we still have 5 weeks to go until the BYE, but this is just hypothetical and it doesn't hurt anything so what the heck.

I expect 9-1.

 

[JBS]

what do you mean would I take it?

Would I sign up for that right now if given the opportunity? Absolutely not

we should easily win 2 of those games...3 games should be goal out of that stretch with 2 being the bare minimum...I would sign up for 3-2 right now though during that stretch

 

[conner01]

8-2

 

[landroverking]

I feel like 7-3 heading into bye wk.
6-2 after 8.

 

[VACowboy]

I'll roll the dice.

 

[Future]

6-4 would be acceptable in terms of being in contention, but a big disappointment in terms of whether or not this team could actually be a contender.

 

[dstovall5]

6-4 would be acceptable in terms of being in contention, but a big disappointment in terms of whether or not this team could actually be a contender.

That's the way I see it as well. Regardless though, so far this team has completely outplayed expectations so hopefully that trend continues this year.

 

[Future]

That's the way I see it as well. Regardless though, so far this team has completely outplayed expectations so hopefully that trend continues this year.

I know it's early in the season, but the way this team plays should have already changed expectations, imo.

How can you look at this team, the rest of the division, and the schedule, and not make 10 wins the expectation at this point?

 

[Idgit]

I'm not going to 'take' a record that has us losing 3 of 4, even to good teams. It's going to still be a really long season. We're making hay right now against some weaker teams, but, other than the Commanders and the Jags, there aren't a lot of bad teams left on our schedule. We're going to have to get our LBs healthy, figure out how to get more DL pressure without blitzing all the time, and start splitting some games with good teams.

I think we match up with with the current incarnation of the Eagles. I'm really looking forward to seeing that new Giant's offense with McClain and Carter hopefully back in the lineup. Those Giants games are going to be a lot of fun again this season.

 

[Rob Mexico]

I don't agree nor accept any scenario where I willingly accept a Giants loss. I'll just wait instead.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

If that is what it is I would take it but would be disappointed going 2 and 3 over the next 5 games

Yes. Unless the trade off is that we are turning the corner and are going to finish strong I don't like it.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

We go as far as the Health of the OL takes us. We can honestly beat any team as long as we have this OL intact. The minute we start seeing injuries in the OL, that's when the season will be over IMO.

 

[Doomsday101]

Yes. Unless the trade off is that we are turning the corner and are going to finish strong I don't like it.

I expect Dallas to win some hard game, games that some feel they can't win. That is when you will know this team is for real. I believe in them. If at the bye we are 6-4 I will take it and hope they can fight through it but losing 3 of 5 would be a disappointment. Frankly I expect guys to work and improve week to week not taking steps backwards

 

[jazzcat22]

No I would not take that.
Why do people think we lose to the giants at home. Yes it can happen, but I just don't see it. Maybe i'm in the minority. We should come out of those games no worse than 3-2, but no reason we can't go 4-1. I'mn not afraid of the Cardinals at home either.

Don't drink the kool-aid or eat the cheese? Well that goes for other teams too. Some don't buy we can win, but they buy the other teams can? These aren't juggernauts like Seattle seems to be.