"After a big win over the Commanders and with an offense many are declaring the best in the NFL, the Cowboys are riding into Week 8 with some momentum. If they can sustain it against a very good Broncos team, Dallas will be hard to ignore as a potential playoff team. But the hole they've dug for themselves isn't small, and they will likely need some help along the way to make the tournament."
"Dallas is at least two wins behind most of those teams, and has the head-to-head disadvantage over Chicago and Carolina. But interestingly, even if they finish the season with the same number of wins as the Bears or Panthers, they'd still have a better overall record because of that tie with Green Bay. That would nullify the head-to-head tiebreaker. So, you see, the tie may not have been all bad."
The Cowboys enter Week 8 with momentum after a big win over the Commanders and an offense many consider the league's best. Sustaining success against a strong Broncos team would bolster their playoff case. The team remains several wins behind most NFC contenders and holds head-to-head disadvantages against some rivals, making the path difficult. A best-case finish could secure a berth, but outside help is probable. A tie with Green Bay creates a potential tiebreak advantage over certain teams. Remaining matchups against the Cardinals, Lions, Rams, Seahawks, and two AFC teams will shape playoff and draft outcomes.
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