This is a must-win game

cowboys2233 said:
I said the same thing last week. But really, until they are mathematically eliminated, there is no reason to put Rodgers on IR. So even if the Packers had lost and the Lions had won, would that have changed anything? Yes, the Packers' chances of making the playoffs would have been significantly reduced, but they wouldn't have been eliminated. So what purpose does putting Rodgers on IR serve?
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Mathematically and realistically are 2 different things. Being 1 game out gives them a legit chance being in a position to make post season.

If they lose this week they will mathematically still be in the running but only if the planets align a certain way.
 
Winning tonight is important to the Cowboys psyche they need some confidence coming down the stretch.
 
KJJ said:
Winning tonight is important to the Cowboys psyche they need some confidence coming down the stretch.
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Fully agree. Not do or die but very important in their own confidence
 
TwoDeep3 said:
In 1995 the most important game of that season was the loss to the Eagles.

I watched an interview with Emmitt after he retired. He stated the 4th and 1 game was devastating to the team but from the ashes they rose to win it all.

He claimed then that Switzer came into the lockerroom and told the team it was his fault. Not to listen to what anyone says. Switzer justified his calling for the same play twice because he "believed in them so very much."

They did not lose the rest of that season all the way through the play-offs.

Now one can lay claim they might have won anyway and nothing Switzer said made a whit of difference. But Emmitt was not rolling his eyes or being sarcastic.

Now I am not equating a loss tonight to the roll the team got on then. But there are games that mean a great deal outside of just win or lose. It has to do with confidence, and getting on a roll as a team.

Hostile territory, brutal environment, motivated Bears because of the Ditka thing and Ratliff facing his old team, that has enough components to make this critical.

In my eyes this is when the championship run starts. Not next week, not two weeks from now, not with an Eagles loss. Dallas needs to win out and end up 11-5 in my mind.

That would go further in making them believe than any of the backdoor success this team has almost come into the last couple of years.

Just my opinion.
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Good post.

Thanx.

Well researched and heart-felt.

And what it shows is..it's a collective desire that gets it done.

Not Romo losing his December mis-adventures..

or Garrett finally making all the right calls from the sidelines.

It's about whether this is a team or not and are they all in.

I have no idea.

I guess we find out.

That's why they play the games.

Let's go, Cowboys.
 
Doomsday101 said:
Fully agree. Not do or die but very important in their own confidence
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Especially with the Packers coming up next week and the "possibility" of the return of Aaron Rodgers. Even without Rodgers the Cowboys certainly don't want to be limping into that game after a loss to Chicago. Philly has Minnesota next week who won't have AP so the Cowboys need to start building some momentum heading into week 17.
 
RXP said:
From a purely mathematical perspective, tonight is not a must win.

But from an intangible perspective: building momentum, team confidence, winning in December, etc., tonight is a very important game.
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lqmac1 said:
With Eagles thrashing the Lions yesterday this becomes a must-win, IMO. I have faith in my 'boys, but let's be honest, were facing Rodgers in a must-win game for the Pack next week and that scares the hell out of me.

Philly goes into Min. next week; host the Bears the following week, I think both games favor Philly.

I'm hoping we split (worst case; fingers crossed) the next 2 weeks and beat Wash and keep our destiny in our own hands.

Hoping Foles comes back to earth in one of these games and we lock up everything before week 17.
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This team has more must-win games than any other in the league.

In truth, the games don't become must-win games until the result would be elimination. Dallas could lose to Chicago, then win its final three games and make the playoffs as the East Division winner.

Will it make it easier if Dallas beats Chicago tonight? Certainly, but that doesn't make it a must-win game.
 
[quote="Risen Star, post: 5337492, member: 5331"thr's not really a must win game. The Cowboys would still control their own destiny with a loss tonight.[/quote]

Not if Philly win out... As of now Philly leads the division.We must win out to secure our playoff spot. We can't bet on Philly to lose.
 
lostar2009 said:
Not if Philly win out... As of now Philly leads the division.We must win out to secure our playoff spot. We can't bet on Philly to lose.
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Dallas would still control their own destiny. They play the Eagles. Both teams will control their own destiny tomorrow morning regardless of what happens in this game tonight.
 
Now we'll lose to the Commanders cause kirk cousins will be playing! Lol I wouldnt be suprised if we did.
 
KJJ said:
Especially with the Packers coming up next week and the "possibility" of the return of Aaron Rodgers. Even without Rodgers the Cowboys certainly don't want to be limping into that game after a loss to Chicago. Philly has Minnesota next week who won't have AP so the Cowboys need to start building some momentum heading into week 17.
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Just got a notification Rodgers is not cleared to play this week vs Dallas
 
Doomsday101 said:
Just got a notification Rodgers is not cleared to play this week vs Dallas
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Ponder was pretty effective against the Cowboys a few weeks ago and with Flynn looking pretty good yesterday he's more than capable of having a big game against the Cowboys.
 
KJJ said:
Ponder was pretty effective against the Cowboys a few weeks ago and with Flynn looking pretty good yesterday he's more than capable of having a big game against the Cowboys.
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True I really never concern myself with the other team my focus is on Dallas. If they go out and play as they are capable of then I think they can go toe to toe with any team out there. Having said that while Flynn is capable he is not Rodgers. I also take no game for granted to win you have to play good ball, the other team even bad ones will not lay down for you. This time of year even bad teams are playing for something mostly their jobs.
 
cowboys2233 said:
Can you post a link to the tweet that said he is not going to play against Dallas?
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I will see what I can find, I have a mobile app on my phone that gives updates. Mostly Cowboy news but since GB is next up it flashed over my phone. It was from GB HC that Rodgers has not been cleared and will be out vs Dallas.
 
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