The State of the NFC East a Quarter of the Season in

[RustyBourneHorse]

So do we look "shaky" to you?

I would say that our performance that game was shaky, but, with the way the Cowboys bounced back, I'd say that it was a fluke. Hence why I've said even during this thread that if we played the Cardinals this week, I think we'd beat them. I think the problem was that the Cowboys, which seems to be the case given what we did to the Patriots, clearly went into the Cardinals game thinking they could just beat Arizona by turning up to the game. The rest of our games, we seemed very dangerous. Moreso than Philly in the games we won. Plus, had we lost to the Pats, the season would appear to be in severe trouble. Instead, what do the Cowboys do? They come out and give Belichick his worst loss as a HC ever as a response to the Cardinals game. So, we have looked like true contenders in 3 out of 4 games so far. We have literally ruined the season of one of our division rivals in one game. Sure, Philly has beaten their opponents, and they are a good team to be sure. But, they haven't looked as convincing in their victories as we have.

 

[BobSacamano]

Exactly, Minnesota, New England, and Washington are not good teams. The Eagles struggled with them. We had some weak opponents too, but we completely eviscerated the Giants, Jets, and Pats. Let's be honest, as far as the Cardinals game goes, every team has a let down game. There's a reason only one team in NFL history since the Super Bowl era has had a perfect season. It happens. As long as the Cowboys keep coming into every game laser focused, the Cowboys will be fine. I think we have a very good squad that can probably beat any team in the NFL.

Yes every team has a bad game. The Dolphins score 70 against a woeful-in-turmoil Broncos team and then can’t even stay competitive against the bills the next; who the Dolphins are perceived as being in fellowship with as a top 3, contending AFC team.

 

[BobSacamano]

CowboyRoy, idk but in my opinion the more shaky team would be the one with a lower point differential. Dallas hasn’t played any world beaters yet, but neither have the Eagles.

 

[lopey]

I'd say taking teams to the cleaners that held the Chiefs and Eagles close and beat the Bills is a impressive, which we have accomplished so far. Again, I know the Cardinals game was a let down, but it happens. The Eagles will have one this season too against a team they shouldn't lose to. So, I'd say we are at least even with them if not better ATM from what I've seen.

I think their letdown game is this week against Rams. Stanford been listing real good this year. Eagles secondary is soft. He will feast

 

[CowboyRoy]

I would say that our performance that game was shaky, but, with the way the Cowboys bounced back, I'd say that it was a fluke. Hence why I've said even during this thread that if we played the Cardinals this week, I think we'd beat them. I think the problem was that the Cowboys, which seems to be the case given what we did to the Patriots, clearly went into the Cardinals game thinking they could just beat Arizona by turning up to the game. The rest of our games, we seemed very dangerous. Moreso than Philly in the games we won. Plus, had we lost to the Pats, the season would appear to be in severe trouble. Instead, what do the Cowboys do? They come out and give Belichick his worst loss as a HC ever as a response to the Cardinals game. So, we have looked like true contenders in 3 out of 4 games so far. We have literally ruined the season of one of our division rivals in one game. Sure, Philly has beaten their opponents, and they are a good team to be sure. But, they haven't looked as convincing in their victories as we have.

Agreed, only game that was shaky was one. So overall, Cowboys dont look shaky.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I think their letdown game is this week against Rams. Stanford been listing real good this year. Eagles secondary is soft. He will feast

Along with the fact that Kupp is slated to play. That's a huge thing for the Rams in this game.

 

[KingCorcoran]

I would say that our performance that game was shaky, but, with the way the Cowboys bounced back, I'd say that it was a fluke. Hence why I've said even during this thread that if we played the Cardinals this week, I think we'd beat them. I think the problem was that the Cowboys, which seems to be the case given what we did to the Patriots, clearly went into the Cardinals game thinking they could just beat Arizona by turning up to the game. The rest of our games, we seemed very dangerous. Moreso than Philly in the games we won. Plus, had we lost to the Pats, the season would appear to be in severe trouble. Instead, what do the Cowboys do? They come out and give Belichick his worst loss as a HC ever as a response to the Cardinals game. So, we have looked like true contenders in 3 out of 4 games so far. We have literally ruined the season of one of our division rivals in one game. Sure, Philly has beaten their opponents, and they are a good team to be sure. But, they haven't looked as convincing in their victories as we have.

Hopefully the League will not count each team’s ”fluke” losses and the Cowboys will be the one seed.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Hopefully the League will not count each team’s ”fluke” losses and the Cowboys will be the one seed.

Obviously, it's a loss in the column, but it's one that served a lesson to the team. As long as the team learned from it, I see it as a fluke.

 

[KingCorcoran]

I think their letdown game is this week against Rams. Stanford been listing real good this year. Eagles secondary is soft. He will feast

Indy’s defense got to Stafford and beat the hell out of him. If LAR’s OL doesn’t do a better job this weekend Stafford will just have to be told there’s a “soft’ secondary out there because he won’t have a chance to see it for himself.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Indy’s defense got to Stafford and beat the hell out of him. If LAR’s OL doesn’t do a better job this weekend Stafford will just have to be told there’s a “soft’ secondary out there because he won’t have a chance to see it for himself.

This is true about their oline, but, if they can hold their blocks a bit better, they have the weapons I think.