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Dallas Cowboys: The Best Case Wild Card Scenario

By Dyllan Larson

Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) stiff arms Green Bay Packers cornerback LaDarius Gunter (36) during the third quarter at Lambeau Field. The Cowboys won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) stiff arms Green Bay Packers cornerback LaDarius Gunter (36) during the third quarter at Lambeau Field. The Cowboys won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) greets Detroit Lions cornerback Alex Carter (33) after the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) greets Detroit Lions cornerback Alex Carter (33) after the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
  • Detroit Lions at Seattle Seahawks- Lions win. It is extremely unlikely to happen, but this would be the most beneficial game result in wild card weekend for the Cowboys. The Lions would then be flying to Dallas to face the same team that pummeled them by three scores just a couple weeks ago.
  • New York Giants at Green Bay Packers- Giants win. I know, I am crazy for hoping that a NFC East rival wins a playoff game and stays in the hunt; especially because the Giants have already beaten the Cowboys twice this year. I also know that it is extremely difficult to beat a rival team three times in the same season. Dallas competed in the first two matchups against the Giants and I believe that they can force a few turnovers to come up with a big win in the postseason. The Packers are playing great football right now and I believe they pose the biggest threat to the Cowboys for winning the NFC.

So let’s recap this. This scenario would mean that the divisional round matchups would include the Dolphins at Patriots, Raiders at Chiefs, Giants at Falcons, and Lions at Cowboys.

It is highly unlikely that this happens exactly as I would like, but I think all Dallas fans would agree that eliminating the Seahawks and Packers in the first round would qualify for being a beneficial series of events.

Next: What is Tony Romo’s trade value now?

Regardless of who they face, I expect the Dallas Cowboys will be well prepared and focused on bringing home that sixth Lombardi Trophy.

There is plenty of room in the AT&T Stadium rafters for one more banner. Could this be the year?

Stay tuned.

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