Howdy, Partner! You Want the Dirt on Clinching the NFC East?
So, you're a Dallas Cowboys fan, eh? You bleed that star-shaped silver and blue, and the dream of hoisting the Lombardi trophy burns bright in your heart (or at least the dream of making it past the divisional round). But first things first, gotta get that sweet, sweet NFC East title, right? Well, saddle up ‘cause we’re about to unpack how the ‘Boys can lasso that championship and ride it into the playoffs.
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The Straight and Narrow: Clinch City, Population: Dallas (Maybe)
Let’s get this out of the way first. The path to clinching is pretty darn simple: Win the darn game. The Dallas Cowboys are staring down the barrel of their Week 18 matchup against the Washington Commanders, a team currently about as functional as a one-legged rodeo clown. Win that game, and the champagne corks go flying in Dallas (just be careful, Dak, we all remember that interception last year).
But hold your horses (or should we say, hold your Romo jerseys?) There are a few other scenarios where the Cowboys can snatch the division title, even if they stumble against Washington. Let’s get fancy with some sub-headings, shall we?
The Not-So-Straight and Narrow: Clinch City, Population: Maybe Dallas?
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The Eagles implode like a faulty firework stand: The Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys' bitter rivals, are currently neck-and-neck in the division. If the Eagles lose BOTH their remaining games AND the Cowboys win theirs, then Dallas can still steal the crown. Think of it as the Eagles tripping over their own metaphorical wingtips and handing the trophy to their rivals.
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Tiebreaker Territory: A Statistical Rodeo This one gets a little technical, folks. Buckle up. If both the Cowboys and Eagles finish the season with the same win-loss record, a series of tiebreakers come into play. Thankfully, the Cowboys currently hold the edge in conference record (a fancy way of saying they’ve beaten more NFC teams than the Eagles). But let’s not get cocky, this is the NFL, anything can happen (see: the Butt Fumble).
The Longshot: Clinch City, Population: Probably Not Dallas, But Hey, We Can Dream
- The Universe Aligns and Aliens Hand the Cowboys the Trophy: Okay, this one’s a bit out there. But hey, maybe a UFO filled with extraterrestrial football fanatics will descend on Earth and declare the Cowboys champions based on… well, who knows why? It’s about as likely as the Washington Commanders winning a game right now, but hey, a man can dream.
There you have it, folks. A breakdown of how the Dallas Cowboys can ride off into the sunset with the NFC East title in tow. Remember, this is all assuming Dak Prescott remembers how to throw a football and Ezekiel Elliott can find the endzone without needing a GPS. But hey, that’s what training camp is for, right? Now go forth, spread the word, and get ready to cheer on your ‘Boys!
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