"Since the bye week, Dallas has done its part to turn this season around. But assuming they don't somehow win out, the Cowboys will need more than just their own victories to sneak back into the playoffs. This week's rooting guide focuses on what they need from Week 13 to help pull off the comeback. As glorious as it was, the Cowboys' win over Philadelphia didn't really change their situation."
"In that regard, last week could have gone better for the Cowboys. The Bears, Seahawks, Packers, and Lions were all winners. While we did benefit from the Panthers' loss to the 49ers, a Carolina win would have been arguably preferable. That seventh seed needs to be as accessible as possible, and an 8-4 record is a strong one for San Francisco as they currently hold that spot."
Since the bye week, Dallas has improved its play but remains the NFC's 10th-place team. The Cowboys must continue winning while depending on other contenders to lose in order to re-enter the playoff picture. A victory over Philadelphia mattered but did not significantly alter Dallas's standing. Recent weeks saw wins by the Bears, Seahawks, Packers, and Lions, while Carolina's loss to San Francisco helped Dallas marginally. San Francisco currently holds the seventh seed with an 8-4 record. Upcoming matchups between contenders should produce the losses Dallas needs if the team maintains its own winning streak.
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