The Dallas Cowboys did their part this week to keep their playoff hopes alive with a Thanksgiving victory over the New York Giants. Sitting at 5-7, the Cowboys will need to continue winning and hope for some help from other wild card contenders to stay in the playoff hunt.
As Week 13 unfolds, Cowboys fans should be keeping an eye on certain matchups. According to RJ Ochoa on X, here are the outcomes Cowboys supporters should be rooting for:
- Jets to defeat their opponent: A win by New York can create more distance between the Cowboys and their competition for a wild card spot.
- Titans to secure a victory: Another win by Tennessee could help Dallas gain ground in the playoff race while giving them hope to potentially jump a few teams in the standings.
- Panthers to pull off an upset: While not in direct competition for a wild card, a win by Carolina could help narrow the field for the Cowboys and their playoff push.
- Saints to get a win: A victory by New Orleans could impact the playoff standings, giving Dallas a better chance at positioning themselves as the NFC wildcard race gets tighter.
Tis the season-
Here is who Dallas Cowboys fans should be rooting for today
(this is assuming you are rooting for the playoffs, obviously some people root for other things, totally fine to root for whatever you want this is just a playoffs-focused rooting guide) pic.twitter.com/eij7l1p316
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) December 1, 2024
Interestingly, these same outcomes would also improve the Cowboys’ chances of securing a higher draft pick, providing a dual benefit in their quest to improve both in the short and long term.
Dallas’ fate ultimately lies in their own hands, but rooting for these teams’ victories may just tip the balance in the Cowboys’ favor. It’s going to take a bit of luck, but with the right results and continued solid play, Dallas might just find themselves back in the playoff conversation.
