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I was fine when the Dallas Cowboys lost to the New York Jets in Week 1 of the National Football League (NFL). Mistakes cost them the game but it was only the first week. Then in Week 4, the Cowboys gave up a 24-point lead at home against the Detroit Lions. That loss made me feel physically ill. Finally in Week 8, the Cowboys were blown out by the Philadelphia Eagles. Of all the teams to get pummeled by, why did it have to be the Eagles? The Cowboys were 3-4 at that point and I was ready to fold. However, winning the last two games has given the Cowboys a great chance at redemption.
Resurgence
After a comfortable win against the Seattle Seahawks and a dominating performance against the Buffalo Bills, the Cowboys find themselves at 5-4. The game against the Bills was particularly impressive. The Cowboys played very well in all facets of that game. That was the game Cowboys fans have been waiting for.
Timing is Everything
The next three games for the Cowboys are the Washington Redskins (away), Miami Dolphins (home) and Arizona Cardinals (away). All three of these opponents have losing records. With a win against the struggling Redskins this week, the Cowboys will go two games over .500 for the first time this year.
Beasts of the East
The Cowboys are just one game behind the division-leading New York Giants. But that may change. The Giants have three difficult games ahead of them: Philadelphia Eagles (home), New Orleans Saints (away) and Green Bay Packers (home). The game against the Eagles will not be easy, the Saints are a playoff team and we know how good the Packers are. After these games, the Giants will visit the Cowboys for a much anticipated division showdown.
The Cowboys have a chance at redemption now. They can win their next three games. If they do, they will be 8-4 when the Giants come to town. They will have erased the hurt of the heartbreaking losses and given themselves a chance to compete for the division. But they cannot lose to the hapless Redskins this week. Not now. A loss would cripple us Cowboys fans. It would prolong the slow, painful death that has been the Cowboys' 2011 season.
More from Edwin Torres:
Edwin Torres has been a fan of the Dallas Cowboys since the days of Tony Dorsett and Roger Staubach. He enjoyed watching the Dallas teams of the 90s dominate opponents on both sides of the ball. Edwin also follows local teams such as the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. As a longtime fan of the National Football League, Edwin follows many interesting games and stories each week.
