"The team has to stack wins immediately, literally zero losses between now January. To do that we need to see the team clean up early-down efficiency, and convert red-zone trips at a touchdown rate north of 60% while staying at least +1 in turnover margin. Defensively, where to start here after watching the Lions game. Stopping explosive plays is a first and start getting a better pressure rate, much better rush-lane integrity is needed,"
"Just because the Eagles have made a similar collapse to the one that will be needed for the Cowboys to reach the playoffs, there's a small bit of hope still to be had. The loss to the Lions wasn't just a letdown in the way the defense regressed, stars didn't play like stars, and turnovers didn't go Dallas' way, it also exposed areas where the Cowboys frankly don't deserve to be a playoff team."
"Like Sean, I also saw the Detroit loss as evidence Dallas doesn't belong in the playoffs. It also supports the idea that we made too much of the wins over Philadelphia and Kansas City, a couple of teams that don't feel at all like the dominant forces of recent seasons. I have no hope really, but can't discount the possibility of a lot of things going just right. The NFL is just a bit confusing with very few powerh"
Cowboys playoff hopes are narrow and effectively on life support unless the team strings together consecutive wins immediately. Offensive priorities include improving early-down efficiency, converting red-zone trips into touchdowns at a rate north of 60%, and maintaining at least a +1 turnover margin. Defensive priorities include stopping explosive plays, increasing pressure rates, improving rush-lane integrity, and significantly better tackling. Linebacker and safety shortcomings are significant and likely require offseason fixes. Recent wins over Philadelphia and Kansas City may have been overvalued. A playoff appearance remains possible only if multiple situational edges flip and several other league variables align.
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