Why can't we beat Seattle?

[Gaede]

We can, but we need our MLB to truly have a chance.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

IF both teams play their best we lose.

In Seattle we have to play our best and they have to be mediocre.

The odds of that happening are rather slim

I came here to post this. They've got more talent than us at quite a few positions. However, if we play really well and they make some mistakes, we could have a shot.

This game almost has a feel of the 2009 Saints game where we went into New Orleans and beat them. That might just be my homerism sneaking out though.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Why can't Dallas beat Seattle? Well maybe it is because:

• Seattle is a more complete team.
• Seattle is playing with one of the best home field advantages in sports.
• Seattle has very good coaching.
• Seattle has winning experience.

Nevertheless, the game will be played and the team that eliminates mistakes and turnovers will win the game. Dallas has a chance.

 

[gimmesix]

Im starting to believe. I may get killed here at the zone by some for being optimistic, but why the hell not.

Seattle has won 20 of its past 21 games at home. That puts the odds of victory greatly in the Seahawks' favor.

I'd complain about having to face them two times in a row at their place if not for the fact that Dallas hosted them for the previous three games.

 

[Carolina Cowboy]

At this point the defense being healthy is the biggest obstacle I see. Are there others, absolutely, but Carter and McClain being gimpy is what concerns me the most right now.

 

[CowboyGil]

Who else read this in a Scooby-do voice? Be honest.

Almost. Should be Ruh-Roh Raggy.

 

[CowboyGil]

San Diego's defense really put it on Seattle with some impressive physical play, the Cowboy's defense isn't capable of that IMO. That will be the big difference in the time of possession and the game.

I think they are with Carter and Ro out there. They pushed around a pretty good Saints offense for 3.5 quarters.

 

[DogFace]

We will win and we will win.

 

[GiveDezdaBall88]

42-14 Seattle, this might be the worst possible matchup out of any team in the NFL. Romo throws INTs against the best secondary in football and Murrya fumbles agaisnt a team that forces TO's like no other at home. Jerry made a comment about their secondary causing flags, they've circled this one on their calendar. IM ok wiht it though, 4-2 baby; can't beat that.

 

[Baileyneverfailey]

I give the Cowboys maybe a 10% chance to win in Seattle. It's not that I'm not extremely excited about how surprisingly well the team is playing this season. It's the fact that Seattle is the best team in the NFL, and they win nearly every game at home. They have one of the best home field advantages in all of the NFL.

You're asking "Why can't the surprisingly good Cowboys beat the super bowl champs in their house where they almost never lose?"

The answer is because this team is still very inconsistent, and while they've flashed brilliance, they haven't shown me anything to indicate they're a super bowl caliber team, which is what it takes to beat Seattle on their turf.

 

[Risen Star]

I give the Cowboys maybe a 10% chance to win in Seattle. It's not that I'm not extremely excited about how surprisingly well the team is playing this season. It's the fact that Seattle is the best team in the NFL, and they win nearly every game at home. They have one of the best home field advantages in all of the NFL.

You're asking "Why can't the surprisingly good Cowboys beat the super bowl champs in their house where they almost never lose?"

The answer is because this team is still very inconsistent, and while they've flashed brilliance, they haven't shown me anything to indicate they're a super bowl caliber team, which is what it takes to beat Seattle on their turf.

How about Seattle is just better?

 

[Doomsday101]

If McClain and Carter are back in the lineup I like the Cowboys chances. I'm looking forward to this matchup and I'm sure the Cowboys will hear all week they have no chance.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Im starting to believe. I may get killed here at the zone by some for being optimistic, but why the hell not.

we probably will be competitive, but right now on paper and based on performance they are a better team, more complete and more disciplined with more talent. their defense is very good, so we are not going to have as much success and our defense as valiant as they have been will have a tough time against them. specially that we are not that good against the run and they have a very strong running game. the key to the game for us is to be physical with them, as physical as they are, that's one area they have had a little tough time with.

 

[rcaldw]

This is the single most frustrating thing about the game day threads, for me. Literally, 90% of the complaining posts can be responded to with 'welcome to today's NFL,' and have it be the right answer.

You are exactly right. The same thing with the so-called "Garrett mistakes." I mean do people watch NFL games? Crucial situation in the Rams game yesterday, Rams on the verge of coming back, Rams take a delay of game just prior to a huge 4th down play. Backs them up and they can't convert. Yesterday the Chiefs have the 49ers backed up for a long field goal. 12 men on the field. 49ers get a closer crack at it and make it.

That was Jeff Fisher and Andy Reid. Two "legit" (lol) coaches.

People complain around here in ways that really make them look uninformed, in my opinion.

 

[rcaldw]

Someone please get Lynch drunk on Saturday night.

This is the biggest concern. Yesterday Arian Foster KILLED us when he ran to the LEFT side (his left). Frankly, Houston play calling saved us in OT when they went empty backfield on the 3rd and 2 (crazy after the way they had been running the ball). I hope they have a plan for stopping Seattle's beast of a runner.

 

[Wayne02]

The Cowboys are not going to go 15-1, which means they are going to lose some games, so there is no shame in losing to the best team in football in their house, where nobody outside of Arizona has beaten them in two years. The Cowboys will lose this game, but they will still be in the race to win the division and that is all that matters at this point, because the Eagles, Cowboys, and Giants are all on each others heels.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Pump the brakes. We just barely got away with a win against the Texans. Let's not go crazy here.

Of course we CAN beat the Hawks. Doesn't mean we will. Either way, should be a good game.

Disagree. We have a good shot against the champs. Cowboys left 21 points on the field yesterday:

1) Romo had a redzone INT
2) T-Dub dropped a pass that was either TD or 1st and goal from the 1-yard line
3) DM29 fumbled in the redzone

And they converted 57% of their 3rd downs. Plus they held Watt in check. Should have been a blowout.

Bring on Seattle.

 

[bigdnlaca]

The key to beating Seattle is running the football. It isn't because Murray will get good gains because he won't get much, it is so Romo can throw on manageable 3rd downs. If they can do that, Cowboys have a chance.

This is actually the game where we will see if Jason and Scott can stay with running the football with minimal success.

 

[Doomsday101]

The Cowboys are not going to go 15-1, which means they are going to lose some games, so there is no shame in losing to the best team in football in their house, where nobody outside of Arizona has beaten them in two years. The Cowboys will lose this game, but they will still be in the race to win the division and that is all that matters at this point, because the Eagles, Cowboys, and Giants are all on each others heels.

Your right they will not likely go 15-1 but I expected to see this team out there busting their butts every time they step on the field looking to win. This is a hard game but it is winnable

 

[viman96]

I have not read this whole thread so sorry if this was previously brought up.

The Seahawks will be extremely motivated to beat the Cowboys next week because they are 4-1. It is guaranteed to be one of if not the main game anyone will talk about all week. It will be Seattle's battle cry through out the week. They will be excited to play the Cowboys to show everyone they are still the team to beat.

The Seahawks is the best front running team in the league. The love being on top. The love telling you they are the best. The love telling after the beat the crap out of you. They are the opposite of the Giants, which is a team that needs to feel slighted before they can motivate themselves.

IMO the Cowboys will lose if they cannot match Seattle's 60 minutes of intensity.