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Sunday games open thread

It's difficult to even contemplate watching NFL football today after what transpired last night at Texas Stadium. But, for those of you who are like me and still want to desperately make the playoffs, there are a couple of very important games happening this Sunday.

From what I can gather we are rooting hard for the Vikings to beat the Falcons and for the Chargers to beat the Bucs.

This is an open thread for the Sunday games, including the night game which features the big showdown between the Giants and the Panthers.

Playoff scenarios:

If the Falcons lose today, they can't match us on conference record which is the second tie-breaker and we would get in as long as we win next week.

If the Bucs lose today, the best they could do is tie us for overall record and we own the head-to-head tiebreaker over them, the first tie-breaking criteria as long as we win next week.

It doesn't matter what the Eagles do today, if we beat them next week, we end up with a better overall record.

It doesn't matter what the Bears do today because if we win next week we have the better overall conference record.

If any of that is wrong, let me know and I'll update it.

 

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No one is giving SD a chance, but Garcia is fresh off injury and Rivers will play well.

Week 16 and LT is STILL due to break out.

If that fails at 1pm, All day AP will run all over those falcons at home at 4pm!!!

WE’RE GETTING IN!!!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 11:52 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

The Chargers barely beat Kansas city last week at home

and west teams coming east are complete dogs, SD has nothing to play for and tampa has everything to plays for, I like Tampa
The best bet is Minn to beat the falcons

by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 11:56 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

if san diego wins today

and denver loses today against the bills (yea i know they suck)
but then next week denver and san diego play for the division
and if an 8-8 teams win a division and gets in the playoffs than something is seriously wrong with the nfl

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 11:58 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dallas did that

In 1999. We went 8-8, won the East, then lost to the Cardinals in the first round of the playoffs.

by Philosopher on Dec 21, 2008 12:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't Forget

If the Chargers get to 8-8 and win the division they are only 8-8 because Ed Hochuli stole a win from them against Denver in week two.

I’m rooting for them to get the chance. If they lose next week, they lose, but they should get the chance to play for it. Buffalo has fought for a half and is only down three, so Norv’s guys are still alive.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 21, 2008 4:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i have a feeling

san diego will win and so will minnesota
i also would like the skins to win but idk
as long as tampa and atl both lose then we can still beat the eagles and get in
if we do get in to the playoffs i dont see us getting far if we cant beat good teams
so lets just concentrate on getting in the playoffs first and then actually win the first game before anything else

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 11:56 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

correct

You are right Dave, but ESPN is confusing everyone because they are reporting that the Cowboys must win and the Bucs must lose BOTH games and the Falcons must lose one game.

It’s just ridiculous how awful that network is.

thelandryhat.com New Coach, Same America's Team

by thelandryhat on Dec 21, 2008 11:59 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well

Tampa must lose for us to ge tin over them, but if Atlanta loses that means nothing.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

not true

If atlanta loses today, dallas just needs to win next week and they’re in

by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 12:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No, If tampa wins they'll get the 5 seed.

If Atlanta loses they’ll be tied with us again, we’ll have the tiebreaker over Atlanta. We have the tiebreaker over Chicago (if they win) and it’ll come down to us vs. Philly for the 6th seed.

Like I said, we only need ATL OR SD to lose today, not both.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 12:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think this is right, according to NFL.com

http://www.nfl.com/standings/tiebreakingprocedures

——————-
Apply division tie breaker to eliminate all but the highest ranked club in each division prior to proceeding to step 2. The original seeding within a division upon application of the division tie breaker remains the same for all subsequent applications of the procedure that are necessary to identify the two Wild-Card participants.
Head-to-head sweep. (Applicable only if one club has defeated each of the others or if one club has lost to each of the others.)
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four.
———————

If we end up tied with TB AND CHI, then our head-to-head win over TB no longer breaks the tie. So, we need either an ATL loss OR a TB AND CHI loss.

by mikedallas45 on Dec 21, 2008 1:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't even want to think about it

Last night’s loss feels like a playoff loss. Come this time of year. ever year for a long time, they are such a disappointment.

by Philosopher on Dec 21, 2008 12:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow

miami already scored on some wildcat crap
i mean even if we’re good enough to not use cheap crap like the wildcat formation
but we should try it once or twice, like give crayton a shot on a reverse to throw a pass

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We

Ran the option last night…i like it as much as the next guy…but it didn’t work.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If it works, it isn't cheap crap

Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey

by Seanrude on Dec 21, 2008 12:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

SCENARIO

Cowboys Must Beat Eagles Week 17

Falcons Must Lose 1 of Last 2 Games

Or

Buccaneers Must Lose Last 2 Games

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

I don’t know, I see what your saying, I’ll look it up some more.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Right now Arizona is the weakest of the 3 and 4 seeds.

Tarvaris Jackson is coming down to earth but Peterson could go off at any time.

Arizona’s defense has collapsed the last month.

Just get in. I’ll take my chances against either of those teams.

by Rafael Vela on Dec 21, 2008 4:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Atl plays the Rams next week at home

Rams aren’t winning that one. Today against the Vikings is the game we want Atl to lose

by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 12:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, again, not true.

If TB loses one of their last two they are tied with us, and we have the head-to-head tie breaker over them.

Where do you guys keep coming up with these cochamonie scenarios? LOL

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 12:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We need

Tampa to lose two if Atlanta would win out.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, tampa is 9-5, we're 9-6

If they lose 1 game today, they’ll be 9-6. If TB wins next week they’ll be 10-6. If we win next week we’ll be 10-6.

WE HAVE THE HEAD TO HEAD TIEBREAKER!!!

Simple enough???

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 12:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

well

Apparntly it’s not because they must own something over us…this is what I read.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Lol... ESPN reported some false info on their pregame show today.

Just look at the standings and look at the wild card tiebreakers. Your scenario would be correct if Atlanta was going to win the division by winning out, but Carolina has already clinched it. Trust.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 12:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm

Yeah your right, I don’t know that is what NFL Network posted last night.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Carolina

Only clinched a playoff spot, not the division.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You are dead wrong.

If Tampa and Dallas both win next week and go to 10-6, they have the tiebreaker.

Cannons... fire them.

www.BucEm.com - SBNation's home for discussion of all things regarding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

by Craig T on Dec 21, 2008 5:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You mean Dallas right?

Dallas had the tiebreaker.

by Philosopher on Dec 21, 2008 5:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dallas has the tiebreaker, that is.

Cannons... fire them.

www.BucEm.com - SBNation's home for discussion of all things regarding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

by Craig T on Dec 21, 2008 5:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We

established that about an hour ago lol I was wrong and am aware of my mistake haha

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 5:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

word

It might have been said above, but I’m coming down off my binge following the charger fiasco and didn’t bother reading above.

Cannons... fire them.

www.BucEm.com - SBNation's home for discussion of all things regarding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

by Craig T on Dec 21, 2008 5:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

SD in the redzone

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

7-0 SD/TB

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Detroit goin 0-15??

Down 7-0 to NO

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Miami up 7-0 on KC

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

10-0 Miami

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

10-7 MIA/KC

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

me too, miami-kc has no significance on our game.

Only games Cowboys fans should be watching and cheering about are the Chargers and Vikings for wins.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 12:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just updating all games... geez

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TY Deke

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I just figured that everyone on the blog has access to an online scoreboard and thought

the open thread was more for discussions than scoreboard updates, but do your thing…

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 12:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

In the grand scheme of things, does anyone really give a big rat's ass?

If we do make the playoffs, we still have Wade/Garrett and their minions of underachievers calling the plays; Romo at QB giving up a minimum 2 picks per game; and dissention in the locker room.

Wharter

by Wharter on Dec 21, 2008 12:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well you give a "big rat's ass"

otherwise you wouldn’t be blogging on a sunday afternoon.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 12:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I doesn't really matter if the cowboys get a playoff spot because they aren't going anywhere anyways

but I’m a football fan period and I watch all the games whether they have somethnig to do with the cowboys or not

by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 12:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

great outlook

even though ur probably right …still thats a horrible attitude to have….just remember what defesne they went up against

by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 12:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I put my pom poms and my rose colored glasses down years ago

This team makes too many penalties, and to many mistakes to win in the playoffs.

by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 12:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes i give a sht

if u get in u play arizona or minn most likely…

by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 12:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This may be the most ridiculous post I've ever read on BTB

pathetic

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith ... and now BOTH Marion Barber and Felix Jones

by DalaiLuke on Dec 21, 2008 12:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Tampa returns the kick to the 10

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

7-0 CIN/CLE

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

7-7 TB/SD

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

14-0 NE/ARI

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

NE needs help for them to get in

Baltimore win last night really put a lump of coal in their stocking last night

by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 12:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wow

the cards suck
if we make it to the playoffs i would love to play them

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's snowing in Foxboro

First game for ARI in the snow in 25 years

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

That must SUCK

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I got it on too lol, them throwing the snow balls were awesome.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

no excuse

we played in crap weather in pitt and almost won
yet we lost
the cards are in a tailspin if they lose today they could be easily 1 and done in the playoffs
and we should’ve beat them at home when we played them but our special teams lost us that game

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

would a, could a, should a

The fact is, we didn’t win when we had a chance. Almost only counts in horse shoe

by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 12:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

3-0 SF/STL

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i'm sorry, but

i’m kinda superstitious. 0-3 in last 3 games Pacman has played.

Just bench him next week for something…

by Longhorn on Dec 21, 2008 12:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

no

bench henry for pacman or let henry play safety on certain packages and hamlin at ss
pacman had a great return on the last kickoff
we just need to work on the intermediate stuff for the secondary

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so far

it looks like detroit wont get a win this season
especially today

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I just about gave up last night

but coming here and reading everthing you guys are writing kind of eases the PAIN. Like I said last night, the worst part of the game was leaving my house (67 inch beast HDTV) to go to some bar. Not only that I had the pleasure to sit next some dumb a$$ Cowboy hater the whole game. It’s not like he was a Raven fan worst he was an Eagles fan from TEXAS? That’s why I invested in a TV like that, so I wouldn’t have listen to those idiots!

by rocj55 on Dec 21, 2008 12:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

So very sad

but with the way Washington wants to rape us with their freaking bailout crap, I feel no sympathy for anything or anyone in Detroit

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 12:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yes

i started him hin fantasy

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

14-7 SD/TB

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TB losing to Oak next week is not likely

and I think it’s a home game for them.

Werd is a Turd......

by Boyzfan94 on Dec 21, 2008 12:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like Rivers

with his attitude, but I’m his biggest fan today!!!

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 12:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He played versus NE on a torn ACL last year

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

14-0 NO/DET

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

9-11 for 108 yrds and 2 TD's

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

technically

he’s #1
and was #2 for a week until romo played pitt and dropped down

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

cool

what’s that cost? i’m gonna be switching back to sat soon

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 12:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

3-0 TEN/PIT

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

3-3 SF/STL

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

big ben

just fumbled again

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow

new england scored again
21-0

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Snow Balls

In the pats game are making my day, i might have to go out and do the same.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

heard it snewed there recently

be real funny if they have to play in it their first game

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 12:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow

nice throw by collins
titans up 10-0

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

14-0 CIN/CLE

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

14-10 KC/MIA

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

13 below zero there

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe we can watch

the Atlanta game w/o so much gut wrench

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 12:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That'd be great!

There will still be gut wrench knowing we woulda clinched with a win last night. Oh well, just give us something to play for next Sunday!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Risky throw...by Rivers, incomplete.

One thing about the Bucs though, they’ve come back from some big deficits this season.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 12:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He

Is having his way.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes

chargers could score again
go rivers!!!

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hafta watch

the freakin Chiefs every damn weekend here in Wichita, and KC is on the MO side. Don’t seem to matter to these nutburgers here. Oh, and get this, the gal serving our food at the sports bar last nite told us that the BROWNS had the biggest fan base at their bar, NOT THE CHIEFS, NOT THE COWBOYS BUT THE FREAKIN BROWNS. Go figure.

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 12:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I loooooove how NOBODY gave the chargers a chance

all that talk “west coast team going east coast” not on analyst thought they’d play with the bucs, nobody on this board outside of myself. Please. Any given Sunday, mix in Phillip Rivers and LT and tell me a team doesn’t have a chance?

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 12:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

1-16 western teams coming east

what part of that stat is any given sunday. That’s a pretty close to a lock as you can get

Maybe SD is a buck against the norm…. but this game isn’t over yet

by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 1:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You weren't alone, I didn't see anyone giving SD a chance

It’s far from over, but c’mon. Kiffin’s magical defense just gave up a 40 spot to the Falcons 2 weeks ago.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 12:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

14-7 NO/DET

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

dammit

probably kicking a field goal

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 12:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

17-7 SD/TB

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 12:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

w/e

17-7 is still good
lets hope the chargers keep it up

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

+1

too bad they couldn’t put it in, but that was a nice drive

by scottmaui on Dec 21, 2008 12:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wow, amazing

what can happen when you’re too confident

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 12:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

the

lions scored

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 12:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It shows a picture of a blone (jessica impersonator) crying with makeup all over her face sitting in her car

and it says “1 win, 13 loses Romolicious” in an advertisement for NFL fantasy football.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 12:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

17-14 MIA/KC

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

any1 think Fox will call the New England game non-competitive by halftime?

that way I can see the frickin Chargers game?

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 1:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If you live in NE, no

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

depends where you live...

they won’t do it if you’re in NE territory.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 1:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The other reason they won't / can't do it

it’s telvised on CBS. I’m watching it now.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 1:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

o hell

aint no way their taking off pitt/ tenn

(live in DC area)

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 1:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

3 and out for TB

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Anybody think the Bucs came out with that "sense of urgency"

after seeing Dallas get whooped last night? Thinking they’d walk all over the Chargers…

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 1:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Why am I allowing myself to have hope?

I want out of this relationship. But I cant leave.

A free man with no honor is a prisoner.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Dec 21, 2008 1:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Let me get this right

Dallas: 9-6 (H2H tie breaker over TB & Conf record tie breaker over ATL & Chicago)

TB: 9-5
ATL: 9-5
Chi: 8-6 (best possible finish is 10-6 so we own them if we win)

All of this assumes we win in PHI and TB/ATL win next week:

Scenario #1:
Tampa loses to SD they are 9-6
ATL wins v Min they are 10-6
Boys get the 6th seed

Scenario #2:
Tampa and ATL both lose and end up 9-6
Boys get 5th seed

Scenario #3:
ATL loses go 9-6
Tampa wins go to 10-6
We get 6th seed

Scenario #4
ATL and Tampa win, and we get to start worrying about the college bowl games

Did i miss anything? Because apparently the World Wide Leader of Sports cant figure this out

by CowboyHornedFrogs on Dec 21, 2008 1:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Dude all you have to know is:

SD losses 1 of last 2

OR

ATL losses 1 of last 2

AND

Boy beat Philly = Playoff berth. Everyone needs to stop overcomplicating this with different scenarios.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 1:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

2117 KC/MIA

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by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

21-17

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by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We are better than them

They got their collective heads so far up their collective @sse$$, we could run their show

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 1:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

21-7 NO/DET

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Brees is killing me

He needs to get me some fantasy points. this running game isn’t doing anything for me.

by CowboyHornedFrogs on Dec 21, 2008 1:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

not NFL related

anyone going to watch the Poinsettia bowl on Tuesday night? Those Boise State Smurfs are in for a beating

by CowboyHornedFrogs on Dec 21, 2008 1:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

28-0 NE/ARI

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

24-21 MIA/KC

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

San Diego let's em back into the game...

Tampa at home… this game is so so so far from over. SD needed to put them away when they had the chance.

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith ... and now BOTH Marion Barber and Felix Jones

by DalaiLuke on Dec 21, 2008 1:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

How'd they do that? TB methodically drove down the field and SD held them to a field goal.

It’s football that happens, their D and offensive has looked very impressive thus far.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 1:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

10-3 STL/SF

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

+1

justin TV not working for me today… but usually good

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith ... and now BOTH Marion Barber and Felix Jones

by DalaiLuke on Dec 21, 2008 1:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

sweetness... how long was that? 57?

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith ... and now BOTH Marion Barber and Felix Jones

by DalaiLuke on Dec 21, 2008 1:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup, had enough distance for 60+ though.

You’ve got to see the throw from Rivers to set that up though, AMAZING!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 1:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

20-10 SD/TB

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

haha

pitt missed a field goal
and chargers are playing well lets all hope they close out with a win
i have confidence in minn beating atl
they have the best rush d stop michael turner or at least slow him down
and if the skins grow a pair and beat the eagles that just makes things better

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

regardless if eagles lose

they will come out and play us til the death

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 21, 2008 1:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

They'd be 9-6-1, we'd be 9-7

TB and ATL (if they both lose this week) would both be 10-6 if they both win next week, so technically the Eagles could keep us out of the playoffs without making it themselves. Too many scenarios, lol

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 1:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wow

57 yard fg

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

28-7 NO/DET

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

the cards

are looking worse and worse every week

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

31-0 NE/ARI

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

haha

if we end up making the playoffs
the cards would be the team we have the best chance of beating

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

if chargers win

we are in controll once again…no excuses dallas none…u might be getting one huge gift here…u better take advantage of it

by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 1:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yea

atl losing would we great
lets just concentrate on making the playoffs even if its the 6th seed

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TB moving it

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

does anyone

have a link to the bucs-chargers game?
they’re only showing new/ari and pitt/tenn on tv and justin.tv is only has those games as well

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wade's old team helping us out!

I love the irony :)

We're down but not out. Keep the faith.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 21, 2008 1:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TB's got it on SD's 39 yard line.

This looks like the San Diego defense we know.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 1:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

maybe

they’ll get an int
hopefully

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

crap

antonio bryant come on drop it man

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

28-24 KC/MIA

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

timeout

C’mon hold em Chargers!!!

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 1:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

20-17 SD/TB

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

lol

but CRAP
they let garcia get rush yards back to back
this is starting to look bad

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

38-0 NE/ARI

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

technically

sd is still winning the game
but lets hope they dont turnover the ball
and rivers can play like he did in the 1st half

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yea

darren sproles just put them in great field position

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

After last night I kind of felt like it didn't matter...

if we made the playoffs, but after coming to my senses today
I realize it’s a good thing that we still have to earn it in Philly.
We will need a little “MO” going into the playoffs.

Let’s go Bolts!!

We're down but not out. Keep the faith.

by Captain Comeback on Dec 21, 2008 1:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

looks

like lions wont win today

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

3 and out

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

PIT 14-10 on TEN

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 1:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ahh

they punted

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

whoooooo-- i played a hunch and started Matt Cassel over Peyton

in my FF championship round… i was sick after Manning’s thursday performance, but it’s looking good now— need one more touchdown to make it worth it

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 1:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WHATTTTTTT

antonio bryant i hate u

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I still

Love him, loved him out of college, still do even if he is ruinning our playoff chances

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 1:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OH GOD

Anyone watching the TB game no what happened? Was it a bomb or a slant where he ran by the defense or something?

by Brendan Scolari on Dec 21, 2008 1:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Bomb

AB was uncovered

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 1:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

tampa

just got 2 td’s wayy to fast
and easily, things are looking bleak
come on chargers

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 1:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Still Time

SD normally does wake up ‘til the 4th quarter, and it’s only a 4 point game. Living in Denver, I’ve seen plenty of the AFC West, and SD is great in the final frame. Hold out hope!

At least we still have Eric Berry

by Volorado on Dec 21, 2008 1:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

dam, the Chargers been doing this to their fans all season

do they have to do it to us too

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 1:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We don't deserve to make the playoffs

Pinning our hopes on others to lose. GO TB and GO ATL

by rocj55 on Dec 21, 2008 1:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

not funny :( gonna cost me $$

dam parlays

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 2:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take a playoff spot anyway we can get it

but obviously we are not the best team in the league at the moment.

by staubachfan on Dec 21, 2008 1:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yea

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

35-7 NO/DET

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 2:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

vincent jackson

has almost a 100 yards

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

SD moving it again

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 2:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yes vincent jackson again

glad i started him in fantasy

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

17-14 TEN/PIT

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 2:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

41-0 NE/ARI

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 2:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow

i really want to play arizona in the playoffs
if we make it there of course

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Witten

Would have a field day against the Bucs

27-24

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 2:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

27-24 SD/TB

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 2:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

YESSS GATES!!!

i started him and vincent jackson today

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well 27-24 SD. 3RD TD for Rivers.

Deke, where is that turnover? Maybe now you’re starting to understand how you can be the #1 QB with a terrible defense.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 2:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Heated at the Cowboys

You guys just don’t understand.

by rocj55 on Dec 21, 2008 2:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Me too

At this point, I won’t be overly excited if they get lucky and make the playoffs because they certainly don’t deserve to be there.

by Philosopher on Dec 21, 2008 2:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Interception

By the Titans…love watching Big Ben’s reactions

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 2:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i understand trust me

i am pissed about last night tooooo…but rooting for atl and tb…pleaseeeeeeeeee…ridiculoussssssss

by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 2:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh I am not rooting for TB or ATL

I just am not that excited about whether or not the ’Boys get in.

by Philosopher on Dec 21, 2008 2:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

INTERCEPTION!!!

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 2:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

INT of Garcia

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 2:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

31-31 MIA/KC

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Dec 21, 2008 2:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

right out of fg range

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 2:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I wanted to punch this eagles fan in the face last night

I am just saying I don’t want to be that fan, rooting for another I can careless about.

by rocj55 on Dec 21, 2008 2:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

rocj we understand man but the point is simple

rooting fro dallas not to get in is ridiculous thats all….pretty simple in my eyes

by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 2:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

See that's where i can't understand myself either

There are better things to do but man, I am really pissed off. I can’t get over it. Ok now I am

by rocj55 on Dec 21, 2008 2:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I

Can’t wait to hear what people say about the Steelers, they stop the Titans then take a stupid penalty on field down…

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 2:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

So you rather backdoor ourselves into the playoffs

And now JJ can say we made the playoffs atleast and nothing changes going into next year. RED BALL has to go

by rocj55 on Dec 21, 2008 2:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yes, I'd rather make the playoffs than not make the playoffs, easy question.

Jerry said last night no coaching chances are being made, whether we make it or not, get over it.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 2:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

back in??/

u have to beat philly to get in…thats not backing in especially on the road

by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 2:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, our team just isn't good enough to win our own way in

we need everyone else to lose so we can have another chance to lose another december game..

by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 2:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So true unfortunately

I don’t think we will beat the Eagles anyway….

but I would rather have a shot than not have one

by Philosopher on Dec 21, 2008 2:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No Such Thing

The teams with the best records go to the playoffs. The games earlier in the season do not count more the ones late in the season. This isn’t the BCS.

by staubachfan on Dec 21, 2008 2:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Garcia

Had AB again…

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 2:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Darren Sporle

Is more then a kicker returner man…where can we find one of him.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 2:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Why

We hating on each other! haha

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 2:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lol.. WHY ARE WE HATING ON THE COWBOYS?

Cheering for them not to get in the playoffs?!?!?!? That is just absurd to me! We hated on them last night, they played like junk. This is the NFL, that happens! Now get us in the playoffs and we’ll make noise!!!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 2:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Deke has been around here pretty much from the beginning

so don’t try the “he isn’t a fan” stupidity. He just isn’t wear rose colored glasses

by Philosopher on Dec 21, 2008 2:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How is a fan someone that is pulling for the Cowboys not to make the playoffs

I think this is the opposite of a fan. Please explain how I"m wrong?

by staubachfan on Dec 21, 2008 2:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hating is not pulling for the Cowboys to make the playoffs

Rose colored glasses is thinking that this team is gonna win the SB based on our recent performance. The difference is that I can still hope and want them to win and once in anything can happen.

by staubachfan on Dec 21, 2008 2:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yea sproles

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

+100,thousand, trillion

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 2:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like they won't have their wish

Looks like we have a playoff game this Sunday boys!!! F— The haters!!!!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 2:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so if TB losses and we beat philly we are in right?

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 21, 2008 2:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

All I know

is thats no cowboys fan

by Brendan Scolari on Dec 21, 2008 2:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

LT is close to a 100

and the chargers are moving well
also new england may score again lol

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

34-24

CHARGERS DARREN SPORLESSS

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 2:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

chargers score again!!!

rivers is a beast today

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TD SAN DIEGO!!!!

WOOO!!!! DO IT FOR WADE!!!!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 2:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

LETS GO CHARGERS DEFENSE!!!

ONE MORE PICK PLEASE!!!! IS ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 2:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Here's the deal.....

heading into the weekend Dallas was the 5th seed. If Tampa Bay and Atlanta loses…then Dallas is STILL the fifth seed heading into next weekend’s game against Philly.

I think. I say that because Dallas will still own all the tie breakers with the same records of TB and ATL, just like this weekend.

by Brandon Worley on Dec 21, 2008 2:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yep

we have a chance to solidify the 5th seed if atl loses as well
and if sd holds on
i still think the eagles suck and we should win

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

We thank you for your support

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 2:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Woohoo!!! Go SProles!!!

Lets not get ahead of ourselves. The playoffs start next week for us!!!

by Brendan Scolari on Dec 21, 2008 2:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

it's all explained here

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2008/12/21/698922/morning-after-we-only-need

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 2:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yesss no doubt

least we got anoher oppurtunity….ty sd

by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 2:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

bring on Philly...

People will still be talking about the Cowboys as dangerous… and I agree. Romo needs to get his mojo back and this team can still do damage in January!!!

I am loving SD right now

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith ... and now BOTH Marion Barber and Felix Jones

by DalaiLuke on Dec 21, 2008 2:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow

Arizona sucks

Super Bowl party at my place, Dallas vs. ?, who's in?

by stevefs12 on Dec 21, 2008 2:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Can't stand the Broncos

Let’s all wish Norv Turner a very Merry Christmas and root against Denver

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 2:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

How

Is garcia moving, he just got rocked.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 2:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, nothing to Garcia

guess they just need to hit him harder next time

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 2:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

a philly loss today would be nice

they be officially done…they still would put up a fight but not as much as if they were playing ofr something

by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 2:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

They wouldn't be done

They’d only be a half game behind us so a win would still put them in

by Brendan Scolari on Dec 21, 2008 2:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

bucs

are moving

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

they can move at this pace all day...

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith ... and now BOTH Marion Barber and Felix Jones

by DalaiLuke on Dec 21, 2008 2:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

game!!!

First to six!!!

by sduncan24 on Dec 21, 2008 2:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 2:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i'll take that. Ok so can I get some real conformation now.

Does this mean that if we win next week we are in?

by staubachfan on Dec 21, 2008 2:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

YES

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2008/12/21/698922/morning-after-we-only-need

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 2:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

YUP WE GOT ALL THE HELP WE NEED!

only thing that’ll be determined is 5th or 6th seed and I don’t care! Just want to be in! WOOOOO!!!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 2:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I just want to be in

I dont hear anything about winning in that statement, but I guess the detroit way of thinking has now trickled down to certain cowboy fans where just getting in will suffice. And you question others about being cowboy fans…..

by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 2:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

WHOOOO

game over
we have a chance!!!

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

BRING ON THE EAGLES!!!!

COWBOYS ARE ALIVE!!!! AND ARE PLAYING FOR A PLAYOFF SPOT NEXT SUNDAY!!!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 2:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith ... and now BOTH Marion Barber and Felix Jones

by DalaiLuke on Dec 21, 2008 2:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

BRING ON PHILLY

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith ... and now BOTH Marion Barber and Felix Jones

by DalaiLuke on Dec 21, 2008 2:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

question

I had to miss 2nd half of our game.. Any injuries?

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 21, 2008 2:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

really?

did it look bad?

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 21, 2008 2:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes

now we win against the average eagles and we’re in definately
but if atl loses and we win next week we get the 5th seed and we can play the cards
who are looking pretty bad right now

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

okay everyone

Who thinks this team is REALLY ready for the playoffs? With all the injuries and the offense playing like they are this team wouldn’t go far in the playoffs anyway. It would be nice to see them make it but they just don’t have it together right now.

by torchindefenses on Dec 21, 2008 2:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If

I had a penny for every time someone has said that over the past 24 hours…

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 2:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I do!

Anything can happen once you get in the tournament.

It would nice to get that nasty playoff win drought behind us…so we can stop hearing about it every year

by TLCM on Dec 21, 2008 2:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

every team has its challenges

look at the Giants. look at the Cards. we’ve had some real problems, but we’ve also shown some real good stuff over the last few weeks. Personally, I say if you make the playoffs, you’re ready for the playoffs, and you just go win that first game. We can beat any team in this league right now if we put together a complete effort.

by scottmaui on Dec 21, 2008 2:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Is it effort or coaching?

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 21, 2008 2:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

playing the Cards would be sweet

but hey, let’s go beat the Eagles first

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 2:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Thank you San Diego!!!!!!!

Now we can all focus on Philly next week!

Go Cowboys!!!

Be nice if Atl does indeed lose today as well….

Watching this Cards game I want some of that in the playoffs

by TLCM on Dec 21, 2008 2:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wow

I got distracted for a few minutes and come back and SD has scored 3 TDs and our playoff hopes are still alive! yea SD!

by scottmaui on Dec 21, 2008 2:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

torchin

where there’s life there’s hope ya know

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 2:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

we CAN beat the eagles

the games we lost have been because we lost them
it’ll truly show wade and garrett’s coaching abilities if we make it and atleast win a game
thats all im hoping for now
we get in and win atleast one game

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i agree

What will Jason Garrett do to show he is the genius he is proclaimed to be?

I have been the biggest supporter of Garrett, but he has been horrible.. Cam Cameron had his rookie qb more prepared then Romo. That is problem.

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 21, 2008 2:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

haha

leinart is in for the cards

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Put the animosity away

We’re still in this thing!!!!

Sorry Philospher, but with the ridiculous injury bug that hit us this year, to get enough wins to get in the playoffs is pretty damn good….so yeah I think they deserve it

by TLCM on Dec 21, 2008 2:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If we get in

we dont need to apologize to anybody.
Im wit ya

A free man with no honor is a prisoner.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Dec 21, 2008 2:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

tenn

is probably gonna win today they’re milking clock pretty well right now
and san diego won so all we gotta do is beat the eagles
lets all hope atl loses and the eagles lose today just for fun
but now its all on us

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ok.....everyone needs to calm down.

We’re all Cowboys fans here, no matter how different our approaches or outlooks may be.

No matter how ridiculous you may THINK someone else is, YOU WILL NOT attack them, not on this board. If you want to engage in such talk, go elsewhere. This is supposed to be a friendly spot Cowboys fans from all over the country can go to engage in conversation with other fans.

There will be no more bickering back and forth. NONE.

by Brandon Worley on Dec 21, 2008 2:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

+1

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I am down with that

No matter attacking us pessimists! :) And we won’t attack back.

I am going to be a pessimists though until Dallas can actually win a playoff game!!!

by Philosopher on Dec 21, 2008 2:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You guys need to listen to what Brandon said

If I see people calling out other people on the blog just because they don;t like the way they root for Dallas, and calling them Eagles fans and the like, you will get booted. Act like adults.

by Dave Halprin on Dec 21, 2008 2:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

this is true dcfan

hope can lead us on at least for another week. Romo and the O-line needs to play better football for the playoffs though. You can’t have shoty protection and missed throws in the playoffs and expect to win.

by torchindefenses on Dec 21, 2008 2:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

hopefully holland

will be back next week so romo will actually get more than half a second to throw

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+100000000

Getting Holland back will be a big help

by TLCM on Dec 21, 2008 2:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Pitt

Getting handled today.. Interesting.. Tennessee getting done with out their studs.. Great coaching..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 21, 2008 2:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Brandon!! Everyone, save your anger for thy enemy!

We are all on the same team here!!!! Save it for the worst fans in football. The Eagles fans.

by torchindefenses on Dec 21, 2008 2:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Last year Giants fans were hating on Eli and the whole team in December...

Getting in is a whole new start … where’s the love? You’ll obsess on your team all year, then when the heat is turned up and we’re knocking on the door, people start jumping ship? I really don’t get it.

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith ... and now BOTH Marion Barber and Felix Jones

by DalaiLuke on Dec 21, 2008 2:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Any team with 10 wins deserves to be in...

Especially with the injuries we have had. Get in the dance and anything is possible.

by Ranger Capt on Dec 21, 2008 2:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

10 wins usually gets u in

if they get 10 then i believe its deserved they get in….but its hard not to be angry at a certain few who hope big D misses out ..

by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 2:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I agree

but if we roll out the same game plan next week we will lose. Philly another chaos blitzing team..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 21, 2008 2:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta run it.

got to.

A free man with no honor is a prisoner.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Dec 21, 2008 2:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes

run it and shorten the routes.. Our line isn’t protecting well enough to have Romo take 5 and 7 step drops.

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Dec 21, 2008 3:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

There is a difference though....

We know what Philly likes to do….we see them enough to know how to beat their D….

The general sentiment in the pressers last night from Romo, To etc….was that not having experience against the Ravens blitz packages hurt us…. (that and having a crap O coordinator…lol)

by TLCM on Dec 21, 2008 2:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

the playoffs

effectively start tommorow
we now control our own destiny again and lets see the cowboys play with a must-must-must-win situation
GO COWBOYS

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 2:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Dalai, everyone is just very upset at the loss last night. Myself included.

There is still hope though. It’s frustration, knowing how well this team can play.

What the he$$ happened on those two long runs for td’s? Bad tackling for sure. That stunk. The defense was playing well the first half then bam. I almost puked.

by torchindefenses on Dec 21, 2008 2:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

torch, myself included... I was so frustrated at the team last night

but today’s a new day, and TB just gave us all an early Xmas present, so let’s get psyched about clinching in front of some philly fans! i am psyched, but grizz is right, and I shouldn’t be calling out people either.

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith ... and now BOTH Marion Barber and Felix Jones

by DalaiLuke on Dec 21, 2008 2:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That was one of the absolute worst moments I can remember as a fan.

The fact that is was the last game at Texas Stadium….that will haunt me for a long time…

by Philosopher on Dec 21, 2008 3:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i can't believe Detroit just cost me like that

down at the 7 yard line, down by 35, they don’t put the points on the board.

turnover on downs- i lose a sweet 4-team parlay

'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap

by KDP on Dec 21, 2008 2:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh

The Cards starting their comeback…lol

by TLCM on Dec 21, 2008 2:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yea

that’ll be huge
then romo will actually get time to make a read
and hopefully bring down the mistakes

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 3:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

but hollard>>>>>>>>>>>>>procter vs witten>>>>bennett

witten is better than bennett but he can get the job done…

where as procter not so much

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 21, 2008 3:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Cards might be going as 8-8

Just damn, so yeah, I think if we go 10-6 and get in, we deserve it

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 3:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

big ben

just got pick sixed

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 3:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And now...

The Cowboy’s gear presents I’m giving to family members won’t now seem like…well crap gifts like fruitcake

by dcfansinceiwasababy on Dec 21, 2008 3:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

haha yea

my aunt gave me a cowboys sweater and i was all excited and then after last night i was feeling ashamed to ever wear it
but now i have hope to rock it for the rest of the winter if we take care of business

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 3:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Its kinda amazing...

As brutal as that loss was last night,(I was drinking for hours after the game….just broken) we’re right back in the same position we would’ve been if won….

I don’t think I’ve ever gotten over a tough loss so quick as seeing TB lose….

Beat the Eagles and we’re in!!!!

Thank you SD!!!!

by TLCM on Dec 21, 2008 3:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Snapped the Steelers Streak

Of 14 straight games holding opponents below 300. It was tied for an NFL record.

by kindablue on Dec 21, 2008 3:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Fasano is a beast!

Was he saving all that talent until he could reunite with Parcells?

by JimmyJohnson on Dec 21, 2008 3:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

+1000

Bennett is going to be amazing

by TLCM on Dec 21, 2008 3:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

sorry about the typos

rather have i meant to say sorry…i am brain dead today

by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 3:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

idc if atl wins

id love to see philly lose well can they be elimanted this week? or can they still get in if they beat us?

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 21, 2008 3:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

the game is on tv now

and i cant believe im rooting for the skins but w/e
i just want to see the eagles lose

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 3:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

a philly loss

means there outttttt

by canty99 on Dec 21, 2008 3:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

really?

yay nothing will make me happier if they lose then only raven fans can say anything but whocares because

WE WIN WE IN

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 21, 2008 3:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Attention! We still need an ATL or CHI loss!!!!!!

http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-nflplayoffscenarios21-2008dec21,0,1397069.story

>>>Dallas can clinch a playoff spot next week with: 1) a win or tie against Philadelphia and an Atlanta loss; 2) a win and a loss or tie by Chicago and a Tampa Bay loss; 3) a win and an Atlanta loss, a Chicago loss or tie and a Tampa Bay loss.

by mikedallas45 on Dec 21, 2008 3:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

mike, we win next week, we're in... end of story

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith ... and now BOTH Marion Barber and Felix Jones

by DalaiLuke on Dec 21, 2008 3:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think so

Not according to this AP story anyway. That’s because is we end up at 10-6 with CHI and TB, our head-to-head win against TB doesn’t count since we didn’t play CHI, so you go to conference record and then common opponents.

by mikedallas45 on Dec 21, 2008 3:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Please don't listen to the AP, they are garbage

If we win next week, and Chicago wins their last 2….we have a 1 game lead on them in conference record. That eliminates them from the Dal/TB tie, then our head to head with TB gets us in.

by mhuff13 on Dec 21, 2008 3:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The real question should be

Which game will be moved to NBC sunday night football

Dallas/philly
      or
Miami/Jets

by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 3:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Dallas/Philly

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 21, 2008 3:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

THEY dont move the last game of the year i thought

i thought flex was from like 10-16week

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Dec 21, 2008 3:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No, they do

I just thought that both teams having had 5 prime time games aready and that disqualifeid you from being moved to another primetime game, but I was wrong on that

by Deke on Dec 21, 2008 3:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's what they said originally, but the NFL was quick to point out

that there was some technicality that allowed this game to get flexed. They probably made it up just in time lol.

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 3:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

we have to win anyways

we win and we’re in
thats it
no more scenarios
just win the game and make the playoffs

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 3:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

LOL, it's funny to look at the crazy scenarios people have been coming up with today. And I bet they'll continue throughout the night...

It’s very simple, TB or ATL needed to lose and we win and we’re in. We got our help, now finish the job cowboys!

by DieSlowKeyshawn on Dec 21, 2008 3:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I Thought Dallas and Philadelphia

Was ineligible, since Dallas has already been on prime the max number of times.

by kindablue on Dec 21, 2008 3:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Evidently

three or four teams can actually appear six times or something like that.

by Tristan on Dec 21, 2008 3:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Win and in baby

lets hope we can muster up some momentum…which we haven’t done all season…

by witten82 on Dec 21, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

crap

it looks like i’ll lose the fantasy championship
unless steve slaton has a HUGE game
the other guy as vikings d and bernard berrian and i want the vikings to win, but….
also he has delhomme so thats more points
the only player i have left to play is slaton
o well ill take a cowboys playoff win over fantasy

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's a good thing Tampa lost

Atlanta is coming out strong. 7-0

by Tristan on Dec 21, 2008 3:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Never

Judge a game by it’s first drive.

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 3:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wait

What if it’s a three way tie with us Tampa and Chicago?

by joey7289 on Dec 21, 2008 3:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

we have the head to head over tampa

and i think we have a better conference record if we win next week than chi

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 21, 2008 3:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Can't be

If we beat Philly, we have a 1 game lead on Chicago in conference record, even if they win out.