After beating the Minnesota Vikings last week, the Cowboys won not one, but two, before beating the Giants on Thanksgiving Day after a short week. While the defense appears to have rectified Lancetop’s predicament, the offense has found its footing with all key contributors now healthy.
With an 8-3 record with six games left before the playoffs, where do the Cowboys rank in the eyes of the national media? Here are some of the power rankings.
NFL.com: 1.) Philadelphia Eagles 2.) Kansas City Chiefs 3.) San Francisco 49ers 4.) Dallas Cowboys 5.) Buffalo Bills
“As speculation flooded in linking Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cowboys, perhaps the Americas team would be better off without the famous wideout (and that’s a factor linked to his recent air travel woes. Ruling out. Still the surest sign he’s curled up in form after offseason knee surgery in last Thursday’s 28-20 win over the Giants. CeeDee Lamb is a bona fide No. 1 He continues to play the role (scoring two 100-yard efforts in the last three weeks), and a healthy Gallup profile as Robin, who is very capable for Ram’s Batman. Do you want to make it?,” – And Hands
Ringers: 1.) Philadelphia Eagles 2.) Kansas City Chiefs 3.) Buffalo Bills 4.) Dallas Cowboys 5.) San Francisco 49ers
“The Cowboys have all the makings of a legitimate NFL juggernaut and are a team perfectly positioned to join the above ‘best of the best’ tier before the end of the season. Dallas ranks his third in his EPA per attack since Prescott returned to QB Duck in Week 7.Drive, Chiefs and Dolphins. Game” – Austin Gale
CBS Sports: 1.) Kansas City Chiefs 2.) Philadelphia Eagles 3.) Miami Dolphins 4.) Buffalo Bills 5.) Dallas Cowboys
“After losing to the Packers, they bounced back with two straight wins and showed they can be a deep playoff team. They’re good on both lines.” – Pete Prisco