The remaining 7 games, ranked by importance

[Red Dragon]

Ranked by importance:

No. 1 and 2. Cowboys vs. Eagles (either meeting). The importance of these two games against Philadelphia this year cannot be overstated. They will most likely determine the NFC East champion; possibly even make or break the season for both teams entirely. Dallas and Philly both face absolutely brutal remaining schedules. If the Cowboys get swept by the Eagles, it could ultimately keep them out of the playoffs (including a wild-card berth) when all is said and done; same for the Eagles vice versa. A win against the Eagles may be worth two wins against other opponents; it's that important.
At stake: Head-to-head tiebreaker, win-loss standings.



No. 3. Cowboys at Commanders. This game is slightly more important than the Giants game because of head-to-head tiebreakers; Dallas is 1-0 against New York but 0-1 against Washington. That being said, 3-6 Washington is unlikely to catch up with 6-3 Dallas. The Cowboys also need a win against the Commanders to improve their division record; Dallas is 1-1 against the NFC East while Philadelphia is 2-0.
At stake: Division-record tiebreaker (vs. Philly's), win-loss standings.



No. 4. Cowboys at Giants. The 3-5 Giants are unlikely to catch up with 6-3 Dallas, and the Cowboys have already beaten them once, but defeating the hated Giants again would probably seal New York's fate this season. It would push Dallas up a game, the Giants down a game, and hand the head-to-head tiebreaker to Dallas for good. The Cowboys also need a win against the Giants to improve their division record - again, Dallas is 1-1 against the NFC East while Philadelphia is 2-0.
At stake: Division-record tiebreaker (vs. Philly's), win-loss standings.




No. 5. Cowboys at Bears. This is the least important NFC game on the remaining schedule. The Bears are mainly important in common-opponent and conference record tiebreaking.
At stake: Common-opponent-record tiebreaker, conference record tiebreaker, win-loss standings.



No. 6. Cowboys vs. Colts. This is the second-least important game on the remaining schedule. The Colts are an AFC team, albeit a strong one, and are only important in common-opponent and strength-of-victory tiebreaking - plus, of course, a win is a win.
At stake: Common-opponent-record tiebreaker, strength-of-victory tiebreaker, win-loss standings.



No. 7. Cowboys at Jaguars. This is the least important game on the remaining schedule. The Jaguars are an AFC team, a very weak one, and are only important in common-opponent tiebreaking - and, as usual, a win is a win.
At stake: Common-opponent-record tiebreaker, win-loss standings.

 

[pugilist]

Start Weeden vs. the Jags and bullpen Romo. If after the 1st half we need Romo, put him in

 

[cowboys1981]

Wonderful break down. Sweeping Philly gives us our 8 wins. If we take care of all four division games remaining we'll win the division. Add what I predict will be a win vs JAX this wkd and that would give us 11. It's going to be a wild ride til the end. I'm onboard!

 

[JBS]

You say sweep the division like it's some easy feat

 

[waving monkey]

the Jags are a cautionary game

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

You say sweep the division like it's some easy feat

Didn't Aikman sweep division and we still went 8-8 lol

 

[Red Dragon]

Didn't Aikman sweep division and we still went 8-8 lol

If you mean the 1998 season, Dallas finished 10-6.

 

[Sportsbabe]

Mincey said it best.... "you are who you are in this world. " The Cowboys will show it beginning Sun

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

If you mean the 1998 season, Dallas finished 10-6.

Ahhhh... Yeah I thought it might have been 10-6. Thanks

 

[Doomsay]

From a momentum perspective, your lowest ranked game might actually be the most important.

 

[mldardy]

Start Weeden vs. the Jags and bullpen Romo. If after the 1st half we need Romo, put him in

I'm kind of liking this as well. I might not wait until halftime. If weeden is really bad again he gets pulled after a couple of series.

 

[big dog cowboy]

No. 7. Cowboys at Jaguars. This is the least important game on the remaining schedule. The Jaguars are an AFC team, a very weak one, and are only important in common-opponent tiebreaking - and, as usual, a win is a win.

I get the point of this thread but this game should be #1 because it is the next game. Nothing is more important than the next game and it doesn't have anything to do with 2 losses in a row, it's a AFC team, or any other reason you care to dream up. Winning is the only thing that matters and JAX is the next game on the schedule.

 

[Tabascocat]

Agree with the rankings. JAX is the least important one left but it is also very important......it was penciled in as a win when we saw the schedule release. If we lose this one, Dallas may not even make it to 10 wins or a division title.

Get the win no matter what and use Romo if he is good to go, he will have two weeks to rest up after the game.

 

[Idgit]

Start Weeden vs. the Jags and bullpen Romo. If after the 1st half we need Romo, put him in

Let's just play our best QB and try to get this next W going into the bye. It's no real sweat off my back if Tony Romo has to endure some discomfort, and if there's no obvious danger of making the injury worse, let him earn that big paycheck and keep us from being one dimensional on offense all game.

 

[BringBackThatOleTimeBoys]

I get the point of this thread but this game should be #1 because it is the next game.

(In a dull monotone voice}

We're moving on to Jacksonville.

We're moving on to Jacksonville.

We're moving on to Jacksonville.

 

[DogFace]

I think the Jaguars game is much more important. Momentum and team confidence are at stake.

 

[Sarge]

Every game is obviously important but conference games rank higher for obvious reasons. Pretty much agree with OP.

 

[Sportsbabe]

I get the point of this thread but this game should be #1 because it is the next game. Nothing is more important than the next game and it doesn't have anything to do with 2 losses in a row, it's a AFC team, or any other reason you care to dream up. Winning is the only thing that matters and JAX is the next game on the schedule.

Thank you.
It's disturbing to me when you've lost 2 home games in a row and you're looking past the next game

 

[pugilist]

Let's just play our best QB and try to get this next W going into the bye. It's no real sweat off my back if Tony Romo has to endure some discomfort, and if there's no obvious danger of making the injury worse, let him earn that big paycheck and keep us from being one dimensional on offense all game.

i hear what you're saying, but quite honestly if we can't beat 1-8 Jacksonville with Weeden at the helm, then I think there is a much much more alarming and deep-seated issue with this team

now, by no means am I suggesting to stubbornly play Weeden in order to find this out which is way I suggested "bullpenning" Romo becasue I also believe getting the W is of the utmost importance

 

[samilpa4life]

2 more home games left for the season, we definitely play better on the road. That being said, the Thanksgiving game at home is going to be HUGE!!!