Cowboys at 2-4 with playoff hopes alive — SkimNews
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- Dak Prescott emphasized urgency within the Cowboys, stating the team must win now to stay in playoff contention after dropping two unexpected games.
- CeeDee Lamb expressed confidence in the team's ability to rebound, noting that despite the poor record, the NFC East remains wide open and 'why not us?'
- ESPN Analytics gives the Cowboys a 68% chance to win the NFC East, the highest probability among division teams despite their 2-4 record.
- Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged criticism of the offense's recent struggles, admitting he must coach better while defending his capabilities as a playcaller.
- The Cowboys' defense, under first-year coordinator Christian Parker, ranks 30th in yards allowed and last in run defense, contributing to the team's overall decline.
- The NFC East is highly unstable, with the Eagles and Giants also at 2-4 and 3-2-1 respectively, and Jalen Hurts ruled out for the season with blood clots.
Why it matters: Despite a losing record, the Cowboys remain favorites to win a weak NFC East, giving them a realistic path to the playoffs—but only if they immediately reverse their offensive and defensive decline, with Schottenheimer's playcalling and Parker's defensive scheme under direct scrutiny.
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