"Short answer here is it's alive, but it's a parlay I'd never bet. Winning out is hard enough, asking the Eagles to simultaneously lose out multiplies the improbability across every remaining week. Could it happen? Sure, football is noisy, injuries pop, and weird December games swing on a bounce. Let's also not forget that the Eagles have failed at this stage of the season before. But the realistic stance is to treat this as a one-week season."
"Enjoying the Eagles slide was fun while it lasted, but we can't lose sight that the best thing that happened during it was that the Cowboys were also playing well. Without that element, there is no enjoyment in rooting for a team to limp into the playoffs, and that's exactly what Dallas would be doing if a miracle happens in these last games."
"Their Buffalo game feels like a loss, but Washington sweeping Philly with a division title on the line just isn't in the cards. And even if that miracle happens, this Cowboys team may not even win their next game. It feels like segments of the team have checked out this season. I think many of us are ready to do the same."
Cowboys playoff chances remain mathematically possible but hinge on highly improbable outcomes, effectively creating a parlay scenario. Winning remaining games is already difficult, and relying on the Eagles to lose simultaneously compounds the improbability. Football's unpredictability can produce surprises, yet realism suggests treating each remaining week independently and preparing for offseason decisions. The team has exhibited inconsistent effort and performance, with some segments appearing checked out late in the season. Many observers favor shifting attention to draft evaluation and roster fixes rather than banking on a miraculous finish to salvage the campaign.
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