"Heading into Week 14, the Dallas Cowboys suddenly find themselves in the thick of the NFC playoff race after three consecutive victories over the Raiders, Eagles, and Chiefs. The team that once looked destined for an early offseason and high pick in the draft now look like one of the contenders for the Super Bowl, but there's a catch: they have to make it to the playoffs first."
"Cowboys fans should be rooting against Sam Darnold and the Seahawks this weekend, and put their hopes on the shoulders of Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons. At 4-8, hoping for the Falcons to pull off the upset against a Seahawks team playing so well is not a good bet. However, this is the NFL after all, and the Falcons have the offensive firepower to make it a shootout. They (and Cowboys fans) just might get lucky."
Dallas has won three consecutive games over the Raiders, Eagles, and Chiefs and has risen to 6-5-1, placing ninth in the NFC standings. The team still must secure a playoff berth and faces the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football, where a victory would greatly improve its chances. The Cowboys' playoff fate also depends on outcomes across the conference. The Seattle Seahawks currently occupy the top wildcard position, while the Atlanta Falcons, at 4-8, represent a long-shot upset candidate. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints enter Week 14 having struggled recently, complicating predictive rooting scenarios.
Read at Inside The Star
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