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The Dallas Cowboys have only one path into the playoffs at this point and it is as the NFC East winner. In order for this reality to come to pass they would have to win their final three games and have the Philadelphia Eagles lose theirs. It is a tall order to say the least.
Philly visits the Washington Commanders this week, travels to face the Buffalo Bills next, and hosts the Commanders in the season finale. Maybe they lose out. Maybe they win their first game. Who knows.
Interestingly the Eagles visit Washington this Saturday afternoon but the Cowboys host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. As indicated, if the Eagles win on Saturday then Dallas’ game on Sunday is meaningless relative to the playoffs.
Should the Cowboys bench some of their starters if they are eliminated from the playoffs?
Dallas plays on Christmas Day next week which is on Thursday, so if the Eagles somehow lose to Washington on Saturday. then Dallas would have life for their next two games, assuming they beat the Chargers which is a dangerous thing to assume right now. Stranger things have happened.
But the Cowboys are likely going to play at least one game this year that carries no playoff meaning. Let us know what you think they should do when that time comes to pass.
