The Dallas run to the SuperBowl: It’s a 2 horse race in the NFC: Dallas or the Eagles

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Thats about as bad a game as you can possibly have. He did NOTHING and even threw a pick.

He had at a few 3rd and long conversions at critical times. So it wasn't that bad. But sure, you could be bad and still win if your opponent can't stop the run. If you can't stop the run, it doesn't matter what quarterback they have. Couple that with a really good D, there you go. But we really don't have elite defenses anymore.
 

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He had at a few 3rd and long conversions at critical times. So it wasn't that bad. But sure, you could be bad and still win if your opponent can't stop the run. If you can't stop the run, it doesn't matter what quarterback they have. Couple that with a really good D, there you go. But we really don't have elite defenses anymore.

It was bad. We can debate how bad.

Dak had a much better game and lost. And most said he had a horrible game.
 

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It was bad. We can debate how bad.

Dak had a much better game and lost. And most said he had a horrible game.

Most people blame Dak for everything. I didn't think we were beating the 49ers, but not because I thought Dak sucked. We weren't a better team. The difference between Dak and Garoppolo wasn't going to make a difference. Hell, Rodgers and Garoppolo didn't make a difference.

If we go further this year than other years, it's primarily due to our D. Our offense is roughly the same.
 

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The rest of the nfc is along for the ride. Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, the Bucs are nothing, KIrk Cousins enjoys losing to us, rookie qb in SF, etc.

It’s Dallas or the Eagles.

Get your expectations up.

Not sure why people are sleeping on SF. They don't need a QB to make a deep run. Jimmy G is terrible and there won't be any drop off from him to Purdy.
 

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Most people blame Dak for everything. I didn't think we were beating the 49ers, but not because I thought Dak sucked. We weren't a better team. The difference between Dak and Garoppolo wasn't going to make a difference. Hell, Rodgers and Garoppolo didn't make a difference.

If we go further this year than other years, it's primarily due to our D. Our offense is roughly the same.

I would argue that this offense we have now is much better than the offense that limped into the SF game. WE could barely run the ball at the end of last year and Pollard was an afterthought.

I also think Dak is in a much better place physically and mentally with this offense.
 

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The rest of the nfc is along for the ride. Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, the Bucs are nothing, KIrk Cousins enjoys losing to us, rookie qb in SF, etc.

It’s Dallas or the Eagles.

Get your expectations up.
San Francisco, Minnesota and a healthy Tampa are going to be tough outs for the Cowboys and Eagles. One game at a time.
 

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I would argue that this offense we have now is much better than the offense that limped into the SF game. WE could barely run the ball at the end of last year and Pollard was an afterthought.

I also think Dak is in a much better place physically and mentally with this offense.

That's something I didn't consider. We are a much better running team towards the end of this year compared to last. I don't know about Dak, but at least you put a smile on my face with the other point. It gives me a little more hope. And Lamb is lighting it up lately as well.
 

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That's something I didn't consider. We are a much better running team towards the end of this year compared to last. I don't know about Dak, but at least you put a smile on my face with the other point. It gives me a little more hope. And Lamb is lighting it up lately as well.

Dak is healthy. He wasnt full last year. And I think sitting on the bench gave him the perspective that he needed. To take the play that is there. The quick short play. And that running the ball is as important.
 

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The rest of the nfc is along for the ride. Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, the Bucs are nothing, KIrk Cousins enjoys losing to us, rookie qb in SF, etc.

It’s Dallas or the Eagles.

Get your expectations up.

it’s actually a three horse race. It’s Philly, Dallas, and the “the train wreck waiting to happen” as SAS likes to say.

It’s always something, coaching, penalties, bad calls and flat out bad performances. The pressure is real.

So you gotta ask yourself - will this coaching staff, this QB, this team be different…this time?

Im not so sure and 26 years gives me the benefit of the doubt.
 

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There is no debate. It's philly or Dallas. Every other team is flawed in some way. Dallas and philly are two very strong teams across the board. It will be one hell of a game on xmass eve. May the best team win. The NFCE is back and with a few adjustmenrs, NY and Washington will be right there in the mix. Ahhhh... the good old days. Look out NFL, the NFCE is back.
 

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First thing is to get past Tom Brady in a wildcard game. 28 years of misery says we can't do it. I'll believe it when I see it.
 

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The rest of the nfc is along for the ride. Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, the Bucs are nothing, KIrk Cousins enjoys losing to us, rookie qb in SF, etc.

It’s Dallas or the Eagles.

Get your expectations up.
Too bad we will probably meet in the divisional round.
 

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First thing is to get past Tom Brady in a wildcard game. 28 years of misery says we can't do it. I'll believe it when I see it.
We will do it. We are going to blow them out. Hopefully the momentum from that will help in Philly.
 

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First thing is to get past Tom Brady in a wildcard game. 28 years of misery says we can't do it. I'll believe it when I see it.
The Tom Brady era has come to an end. Phenomenal career, but it's over. Every great athlete thinks he has one more left. 99 times out of 100, they don't.
 

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To win the Super Bowl, then yes, Eagles, or Cowboys. To make it to the Super Bowl. You still have to watch out for Buc, 49ers, and Vikings. Don't think those teams win it against Chiefs or Bills though. This is unfortunately the year of the AFC champion.
Just like last year…
 

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Not sure why people are sleeping on SF. They don't need a QB to make a deep run. Jimmy G is terrible and there won't be any drop off from him to Purdy.
Let’s wait and see on Purdy. Good for him for being ready…now teams will game plan him. I think they will miss jimmy g before too long.
 
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