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its a shame that someone will win the hideous South.
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its a shame that someone will win the hideous South.
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Not really true at all.
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This is exactly correct. Especially assuming a team like Detroit doesn't fall off the face of the earth late in the season.
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The West is getting interesting. Seattle surging and AZ adjusting to life with Drew Stanton. Reversal of fortunes it appears.
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If the west finishes Az, Seattle, San Fran in that order (with San Fran losing at Seattle and vs AZ) we get in as long as we tie Seattle's record.
That means, ironically, we need to root for Seattle to lose @Philly and @AZ, that will drop them to 10-6 (with wins vs SF and St Louis)
We just need to take care of business @Chicago and @Washington.
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Nope, if we end up in a 3 way tie with Detroit and Seattle for the wild card spots, we end up as the team out because conference record would be the tie-breaker and our head-to-head win over the Seahawks would not come into play. Play around with this for a bit, it's hard to find too many scenarios where we get in at 10-6: http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/machine. We really need for Seattle to lose that game @AZ. Meanwhile, in this scenario we would be out at 11-5.
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Wow, really? That's bullshit.
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Yep.
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I don't think Seattle can beat Philly on the road.
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I think they can because Seattle can do something Dallas cannot. Namely they can put continuous pressure on the QB and that's how you beat Philly.
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Prediction: Cowboys to beat Bears
December, 4, 2014
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
CHICAGO -- The Dallas Cowboys' last visit to Soldier Field was a horror show. The Bears scored on their first eight possessions in a 45-28 win that wasn’t even that close.
Matt Forte, Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery all took turns beating up the Cowboys and Jay Cutler didn’t play in that game. The Bears have lost four of their last six and have struggled against the better offenses, like Green Bay, New England and Detroit.
It’s time for the Cowboys’ offense to play the way it did earlier in the season, especially on third down.
Dallas has gone five straight games in which it has not converted on better than 50 percent of its third-down chances. If the Cowboys don’t convert on third down, then the defense gets exposed. The Bears have the third-worst pass defense in the NFL (270.7 yards per game) and have given up 27 touchdown passes.
It’s time for Dez Bryant and Tony Romo to take over the way Jeffery and Marshall did in last year’s meeting.
My prediction: Cowboys 37, Bears 23
December, 4, 2014
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
CHICAGO -- The Dallas Cowboys' last visit to Soldier Field was a horror show. The Bears scored on their first eight possessions in a 45-28 win that wasn’t even that close.
Matt Forte, Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery all took turns beating up the Cowboys and Jay Cutler didn’t play in that game. The Bears have lost four of their last six and have struggled against the better offenses, like Green Bay, New England and Detroit.
It’s time for the Cowboys’ offense to play the way it did earlier in the season, especially on third down.
Dallas has gone five straight games in which it has not converted on better than 50 percent of its third-down chances. If the Cowboys don’t convert on third down, then the defense gets exposed. The Bears have the third-worst pass defense in the NFL (270.7 yards per game) and have given up 27 touchdown passes.
It’s time for Dez Bryant and Tony Romo to take over the way Jeffery and Marshall did in last year’s meeting.
My prediction: Cowboys 37, Bears 23
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Then we benefit from having another wild card contender lose.
We gain something regardless of who wins that game.
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Our next game against Philly will be pretty huge regardless. There is always the potential for a rematch if we make the playoffs. Unfortunately besides Seattle and Dallas the rest of the Eagles schedule looks like cake. So if we want to win the division we need to win out and hope Philly loses to Seattle. Otherwise we will probably be looking at a wild card. Of course if we were 12-4 with a wild card spot I'd probably be ok with that.
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Ponder Cowboys' 46: Josh Brent's debut?
December, 4, 2014
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
CHICAGO -- Injuries and positional need make figuring out the Dallas Cowboys' inactives for Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears rather easy to deduce.
Three players are out because they are hurt: safety Jeff Heath (thumb), cornerback Tyler Patmon (knee) and linebacker Dekoda Watson (hamstring). Three players will be out because they are not needed: quarterback Dustin Vaughan and offensive tackles Tony Hills and Donald Hawkins.
The final spot comes down to the defensive line, which has been the case for the last few weeks. After allowing 256 yards on 45 carries to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys could look to activate Josh Brent for the first time with Matt Forte heading the Bears' running game.
But how do the Cowboys get Brent on the active roster? Last week the final spot came down to Brent and Terrell McClain. The Cowboys like that McClain can play both tackle spots. Nick Hayden is the starter, so he would appear safe.
At defensive end, George Selvie is battling a thumb injury. Henry Melton can play some defensive end and Anthony Spencer could see an increased role this week.
So the guess at the inactives is: Heath, Patmon, Watson, Vaughan, Hills, Hawkins and Selvie.
December, 4, 2014
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
CHICAGO -- Injuries and positional need make figuring out the Dallas Cowboys' inactives for Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears rather easy to deduce.
Three players are out because they are hurt: safety Jeff Heath (thumb), cornerback Tyler Patmon (knee) and linebacker Dekoda Watson (hamstring). Three players will be out because they are not needed: quarterback Dustin Vaughan and offensive tackles Tony Hills and Donald Hawkins.
The final spot comes down to the defensive line, which has been the case for the last few weeks. After allowing 256 yards on 45 carries to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys could look to activate Josh Brent for the first time with Matt Forte heading the Bears' running game.
But how do the Cowboys get Brent on the active roster? Last week the final spot came down to Brent and Terrell McClain. The Cowboys like that McClain can play both tackle spots. Nick Hayden is the starter, so he would appear safe.
At defensive end, George Selvie is battling a thumb injury. Henry Melton can play some defensive end and Anthony Spencer could see an increased role this week.
So the guess at the inactives is: Heath, Patmon, Watson, Vaughan, Hills, Hawkins and Selvie.
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Why hasn't a Gameday thread been started yet? Slacking people.
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Final Thoughts: New Look For D-Line; Reviving The Passing Game
Thursday, December 04, 2014 12:48 PM CST
By Bryan Broaddus
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CHICAGO – It looks like there are going to be several changes in the lineup you’ve become used to this season when the Cowboys play the Bears tonight. That seems like a good place to start for my final thoughts.
•This will be the week that Josh Brent will be active and be a part of the rotation at the nose tackle spot working against the Bears. Expect Brent to work in on the early downs and come off in nickel situations. His ability to stack in the running game will help these linebackers, but I don't see much from the pass rush yet technique wise. Rust will be a factor here.
•Henry Melton has been working more at the left defensive end than he has at tackle. George Selvie is working through a thumb injury, so Melton and Anthony Spencer took the majority of the snaps at that spot. Selvie did practice on Tuesday and is expected to pad up that thumb and play, but keep an eye there as well. Also keep an eye on DeMarcus Lawrence, who is dealing with injured ribs, and how much he might play. There are some questions there.
•This is a huge game for this Cowboys secondary and how they need to match up against these Bears receivers. My feeling is that we will see Rod Marinelli put Orlando Scandrick on Brandon Marshall and Brandon Carr on Alshon Jeffery at various times in this game. I could also see Marinelli playing more man coverage as well being the way that these Bears receivers like to sit down in routes to find spots in the zone. How well these corners contest the passes will dictate the direction of this game, in my opinion.
•The game conditions will be perfect for throwing the football the Thursday night. The Bears will try and match these receivers with man coverage to carry them all over the field. Look for Dez Bryant to be on the move more with these crossing routes than what we have seen the last couple of weeks. I also expect Terrance Williams to get back in the mix, especially in the red zone. Early and often should be the game plan.
•The Bears do not change their offensive personnel much from snap to snap from what I have seen on tape -- so don't be surprised if they go with some no huddle like this defense has seen the last two weeks against the Giants and Eagles. As much as the Cowboys like to get fresh bodies on the field, teams will continue to make that a part of the game plan because of the issues it has caused.
•Rolando McClain is such a big part of what this team does defensively that when he is out of the lineup it is a noticeable difference. This week he is dealing with a knee injury that robbed him of his mobility in the Eagles game, but he was able to fight through it at practice and appears to be ready. If in the game things become difficult for him to function, Anthony Hitchens will shift to the Mike and Kyle Wilber will come in as the Will. This combination got work together on Monday in practice so it should help them on Thursday if needed.
Thursday, December 04, 2014 12:48 PM CST
By Bryan Broaddus
Football Analyst/Scout
CHICAGO – It looks like there are going to be several changes in the lineup you’ve become used to this season when the Cowboys play the Bears tonight. That seems like a good place to start for my final thoughts.
•This will be the week that Josh Brent will be active and be a part of the rotation at the nose tackle spot working against the Bears. Expect Brent to work in on the early downs and come off in nickel situations. His ability to stack in the running game will help these linebackers, but I don't see much from the pass rush yet technique wise. Rust will be a factor here.
•Henry Melton has been working more at the left defensive end than he has at tackle. George Selvie is working through a thumb injury, so Melton and Anthony Spencer took the majority of the snaps at that spot. Selvie did practice on Tuesday and is expected to pad up that thumb and play, but keep an eye there as well. Also keep an eye on DeMarcus Lawrence, who is dealing with injured ribs, and how much he might play. There are some questions there.
•This is a huge game for this Cowboys secondary and how they need to match up against these Bears receivers. My feeling is that we will see Rod Marinelli put Orlando Scandrick on Brandon Marshall and Brandon Carr on Alshon Jeffery at various times in this game. I could also see Marinelli playing more man coverage as well being the way that these Bears receivers like to sit down in routes to find spots in the zone. How well these corners contest the passes will dictate the direction of this game, in my opinion.
•The game conditions will be perfect for throwing the football the Thursday night. The Bears will try and match these receivers with man coverage to carry them all over the field. Look for Dez Bryant to be on the move more with these crossing routes than what we have seen the last couple of weeks. I also expect Terrance Williams to get back in the mix, especially in the red zone. Early and often should be the game plan.
•The Bears do not change their offensive personnel much from snap to snap from what I have seen on tape -- so don't be surprised if they go with some no huddle like this defense has seen the last two weeks against the Giants and Eagles. As much as the Cowboys like to get fresh bodies on the field, teams will continue to make that a part of the game plan because of the issues it has caused.
•Rolando McClain is such a big part of what this team does defensively that when he is out of the lineup it is a noticeable difference. This week he is dealing with a knee injury that robbed him of his mobility in the Eagles game, but he was able to fight through it at practice and appears to be ready. If in the game things become difficult for him to function, Anthony Hitchens will shift to the Mike and Kyle Wilber will come in as the Will. This combination got work together on Monday in practice so it should help them on Thursday if needed.