The Cowboys have a chance to make history next week

[john van brocklin]

If the Lions and Titans make the playoffs next weekend, it will give the Cowboys 7 wins over playoff teams during the regular season. That would tie for the most in NFL history. They’d be 7-2 overall against such teams in that scenario.

Also depending on outcomes Dallas could ultimately end up having played as many as 9 games against teams that make the playoffs, which would be the second most games a team has ever played against playoff teams and made the playoffs themselves.

And finally, Dallas will end up having played only 6 games against teams that were eliminated from playoff contention before the last week of the season. That’s already the third fewest in league history.

All would be franchise records in each category

Wow, cool stuff!

 

[cowboyec]

awesome.

 

[acr731]

I like the way you say you won't settle for stats like you have a choice. You have no direct influence as to what happens on the field with this team. So the only thing you can do is accept what ever happens. You can't change or control the outcome.

It's not worth pounding your chest over. What if Cincy wins the super bowl? While they are showing off their ring Dallas will be left with their meaningless 20-17 victory from week 2 of the regular season. Think anyone will step up and say that Dallas is far superior because of that regular season win against a playoff team?

Championships aren't won the 2nd week of September.

 

[acr731]

You were the guy that said Dak never beats winning teams or plays well against good teams. So were just laughing in your face like we always do.

I'm also someone who said he is going against that trend this season. You clearly missed that.

You make it sound like I'm the only one who has ever made that comment. I'm not the only one, it's been plastered all over the media for several seasons....

 

[75boyz]

So you're going to be front and center pounding your chest over beating 7 playoff teams during the regular season if they get their butts handed to them and go 1 and done?

More power to you buddy. I have higher expectations and don't settle for meaningless stats like you.

Yep, Mod BobHaze's av meme comes to mind. Something about "Respect is earned in the playoffs."

Some posters of what Cowboy winning standards should be are different than others.
Opinions vary, but I share your opinion, lol.

 

[CWR]

It's not worth pounding your chest over. What if Cincy wins the super bowl? While they are showing off their ring Dallas will be left with their meaningless 20-17 victory from week 2 of the regular season. Think anyone will step up and say that Dallas is far superior because of that regular season win against a playoff team?

Championships aren't won the 2nd week of September.

It only matters when we lose to good teams, right? You cry babies are never happy.

 

[erod]

Actually is was not an easy schedule.

It was the 19th easiest schedule as of today.

https://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/schedule/strength-of-schedule.html

Any schedule that doesn't play the Bills, Chiefs, or 49ers isn't that hard. There are only 5-6 legit Super Bowl teams in the league.

 

[CWR]

Yep, Mod BobHaze's av meme comes to mind. Something about "Respect is earned in the playoffs."

Some posters of what Cowboy winning standards should be are different than others.
Opinions vary, but I share your opinion, lol.

The playoffs haven't started. No one is celebrating the regular season. The point is we've played up to the level of competition, and that is a good sign moving into the big dance.

 

[CWR]

It was the 19th easiest schedule as of today.

https://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/schedule/strength-of-schedule.html

Any schedule that doesn't play the Bills, Chiefs, or 49ers isn't that hard. There are only 5-6 legit Super Bowl teams in the league.

Ah that's right, you were the "historically easy schedule" boy. Like I said before, you are dead wrong.

At least you've conceded to "19th easiest." Guess that's not so "historically easy."

 

[erod]

Ah that's right, you were the "historically easy schedule" boy. Like I said before, you are dead wrong.

At least you've conceded to "19th easiest." Guess that's not so "historically easy."

This schedule was a joke. Who did Dallas beat? Look who they lost to and how.

Cincinnati was a good win, and rolling Minnesota looked impressive, although they've now shown to not be much.

So what impressed you?

 

[Portnoy1]

Actually is was not an easy schedule.

No schedule is easy when you lose your starting QB

 

[CWR]

This schedule was a joke. Who did Dallas beat? Look who they lost to and how.

Cincinnati was a good win, and rolling Minnesota looked impressive, although they've now shown to not be much.

So what impressed you?

See thread title and go from there. It's not complicated. "Historically easy," lol.

 

[erod]

Dallas has beaten:

Colts
Texans
Titans
Commanders
Giants twice
Eagles (without their QB barely)
Lions
Bears
Vikings
Bengals

Wow, amazing. Lol

 

[75boyz]

The playoffs haven't started. No one is celebrating the regular season. The point is we've played up to the level of competition, and that is a good sign moving into the big dance.

If the playoffs haven't started and "nobody" is celebrating the regular season then I fail to find your point of playing to a regular season opponent schedule standard as relevant. Your point of having played up to the level of competition has absolutely no relevance going forward.

Because by your own statement, the regular season success should not be celebrated no?See Cowboys model 2007 or 2016 for a reference point.

I don't quantify reg. season success as anything.
A 9-8 Super Bowl winner trumps a 13-4 one and done playoff pretender every time.
But that's just me.
Like I said and I understand, opinions vary.

 

[CWR]

If the playoffs haven't started and "nobody" is celebrating the regular season then I fail to find your point of playing to a regular season opponent schedule standard as relevant. Your point of having played up to the level of competition has absolutely no relevance going forward. See Cowboys model '2007 or 2016.

Because by your own statement, the regular season success should not be celebrated no?

Or do you find regular season success a worthy measuring point?

I don't.
A 9-8 Super Bowl winner trumps a 13-4 one and done playoff pretender every time.

But that's just me.

Like I said and I understand, opinions vary.

Yall can do all the mental gymnastics you want. The point is we have proven capable of winning against play-off caliber teams. Last year, when we lost to better teams, everyone cried about how we couldn't beat any winning teams. This year, it means nothing. This board is full of hypocrites.

 

[CWR]

Dallas has beaten:

Colts
Texans
Titans
Commanders
Giants twice
Eagles (without their QB barely)
Lions
Bears
Vikings
Bengals

Wow, amazing. Lol

Yeah totally "historically easy." Lol

 

[blueblood70]

If the Lions and Titans make the playoffs next weekend, it will give the Cowboys 7 wins over playoff teams during the regular season. That would tie for the most in NFL history. They’d be 7-2 overall against such teams in that scenario.

Also depending on outcomes Dallas could ultimately end up having played as many as 9 games against teams that make the playoffs, which would be the second most games a team has ever played against playoff teams and made the playoffs themselves.

And finally, Dallas will end up having played only 6 games against teams that were eliminated from playoff contention before the last week of the season. That’s already the third fewest in league history.

All would be franchise records in each category

while i did take notice yet how can fans say this was weak schedule..oh right because we broke all the old narratives people loved to post about this season.

 

[HungryLion]

Yeah totally "historically easy." Lol

People try to make this sad argument every year. As if they think any other teams face a murderers row and play against top competition every week.

 

[USArmyVet]

And there you have it!

Its actually all very meaningful as it refutes just about all the laughable things you keep saying. Makes you look silly as usual.

Still posting meaningless emojis again to try and substantiate your posts again I see........(hint: they don't)

 

[blueblood70]

Yall can do all the mental gymnastics you want. The point is we have proven capable of winning against play-off caliber teams. Last year, when we lost to better teams, everyone cried about how we couldn't beat any winning teams. This year, it means nothing. This board is full of hypocrites.

correct goalposts continue to be moved to match these hater trolls narratives...

technically the 4 losses all road losses to eagles, bucs, jags, and packers all might also be playoff teams 2 in OT.

thats a pretty solid record if you ask me. this was a very different year for us.. now to break some payoff narratives, go win a road playoff game and beat brady, thats 2 with one win. this year 12-13 wins are a bit more legit than last years.