The Dallas Cowboys officially broke the Jimmy Johnson Ring-of-Honor curse, which immediately seemed to have an advantageous impact. Not only did the Detroit Lions fool the referees in the game to aid a Cowboys victory, but the Philadelphia Eagles were upset at home by the Arizona Cardinals. This allowed Dallas to control the outcome of the division and the twoseed in the NFC playoffs.
The task isn’t complete, though. The Cowboys still need to go on the road and beat a division rival in cold weather conditions. Road games have been a Dallas issue this season; add cold weather and a FedEx Field venue that’s proven difficult in the Dak Prescott era, and this win is no guarantee.
The Cowboys have the second-most Pro Bowl selections of NFC teams, with seven. Their QB is a top MVP candidate; they have possibly the best receiver in the NFC and two top defensive player of the year candidates. The team needs to show up, handle business, and accomplish some tasks in the game to get a victory, plus a few things to be ready for a playoff run.