"The tide is turning, though not in a good way. The Cowboys' latest loss has all but eliminated them from the postseason. The Vikings had been eliminated hours before kickoff, but it didn't stop them from winning in Dallas. The worst part is that J.J. McCarthy, the de facto rookie quarterback who has struggled mightily this year, had his best game yet."
"It's once again put all the pressure back on defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and, in some ways, added some pressure to Brian Schottenheimer. A month ago, Schottenheimer doubled down on his coordinator, and he briefly looked like a genius for it. The defense appeared to be genuinely turning a corner after the trade deadline, and Eberflus had made some necessary changes to assist in that regard."
The Cowboys' loss has all but eliminated the team from postseason contention. The Vikings won in Dallas despite being eliminated hours before kickoff. J.J. McCarthy, a de facto rookie who had struggled, produced his best game of the year. The defeat has refocused pressure on defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and increased scrutiny on Brian Schottenheimer. The defense had shown improvement after the trade deadline and some scheme adjustments, but the unit reverted to timid tendencies in a critical moment. Recent talent additions include Quinnen Williams, DeMarvion Overshown, Shavon Revel, improved edge rushers, Donovan Wilson, and DaRon Bland, yet scheme fit remains an issue.
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