"It's been nothing short of incredible to watch the Cowboys these past two weeks. Their emotional victory over the Raiders on Monday Night Football - punctuated by Schottenheimer proclaiming the team made Marshawn Kneeland proud - was followed up with a most-improbable victory over the reigning champions, tying the franchise record for biggest comeback win in the process. Not only does it mark the first time the Cowboys have won consecutive games under Schottenheimer, it puts the team back at .500 on the year."
"For most of this season, they were a football embodiment of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Their offense was producing at one of the highest levels in the league, but the defense was making opposing offenses look just as good week in and week out. A modest uptick in defensive efficiency could turn them into contenders, and a modest decline in offensive efficiency could send them right to the top 10 of the draft."
Brian Schottenheimer set out to create one of the greatest cultures in professional sports and appears to be succeeding midway through his first head-coaching season. The Cowboys delivered back-to-back wins, including an emotional Monday Night Football victory over the Raiders and a dramatic comeback against the defending champions, tying a franchise record. The consecutive victories bring the team to .500 and reintroduce realistic playoff hopes despite long odds. The team has combined a high-powered offense with a frequently struggling defense; small defensive improvements could make them contenders, while offensive decline could push them into top-10 draft territory. Coaching adjustments and player resolve have driven the recent resurgence.
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