How do I see this all ending? Not well at all.
The December Slump marches right along and brings with it another disappointing loss... this time to the San Diego Chargers, in what was a very winnable game.
Once again, Dallas gave up when it mattered the most and haven't learned how to shut a team down. The defense played horribly, the offense couldn't get rolling and special teams was just 'OK' except of course, Nick Folk missing yet another 40-something yard field goal, (which makes his future very questionable.)
What this all means is that Dallas' playoff hopes have pretty much gone away. It would take a complete run of the table to guarantee a playoff spot, and against New Orleans, Washington and Philly... I don't see that happening, not the way these Cowboys have been playing.
It's remotely possible that with just two wins they could still make the playoffs, but that would require a few other teams to lose as well and it's never good if you have to rely on other teams losing to make the post-season. I have little to no faith that they could do well even if they were to make the playoffs.
I am already focusing on a long off-season and the changes for next year... which should at least include a new coach and kicker.
I never figured I would be this negative when there is still a chance, but I have seen no evidence that would lead me to believe that Dallas can win when it counts. I suppose the curse is true, be it Romo's fault or not, something just ain't right in December.
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