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Dallas Cowboys Good, Bad, and Ugly From Week 16 Against Philadelphia

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An explosive offensive performance propelled the Dallas Cowboys to a 37-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16. Not only does this win keep the Cowboys playoff hopes alive, but also puts an end to any hopes the Eagles had of reaching the postseason. It was an impressive performance and one they hope to carry into next week’s game against the New York Giants.

This was arguably the most dominant the Dallas Cowboys have looked in all three phases the game at any point in 2020. That’s good news considering a potential playoff spot is on the line next week. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s get to this week’s edition of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

Let’s get started, shall we!?

The Good

The good from the Dallas Cowboys Week 16 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles was obviously how impressive they were on the offensive side of the ball. This is the kind of score at will offense we were expecting from the Cowboys all season. Andy Dalton was able to spread the ball around to all of his weapons in the passing game and Ezekiel Elliott notched his second 100-yard game of the year. If they can keep this up they might just win the NFC East division and make the playoffs.

The Bad

Honestly, there wasn’t a whole lot of negatives in Week 16 for the Dallas Cowboys. I guess the only bad is the fact their victory over the Eagles likely prevents them from securing a Top 10 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. I’m personally not “team tank”, but I was getting excited about the potential of the Cowboys with a Top 10 draft pick. A loss next week to the New York Giants gets them back there, but a win puts them outside the Top 15 and lower if they make the playoffs.

The Ugly

Instead of being putrid like they’ve been nearly all season, the Dallas Cowboys defense was surprisingly just a little ugly against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16. Offensively the Eagles have been red-hot since Jalen Hurts took over at QB and the Cowboys held them to just 17 points. That’s pretty encouraging considering the New Orleans Saints nor the Arizona Cardinals could accomplish that feat. It’s really good to see the Cowboys defense playing much better of late.

What is your good, bad, and ugly from Week 16 for the Dallas Cowboys?

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Cowboy Fan Ed
Cowboy Fan Ed
Dec 28, 2020 9:15 AM

The Good: Let me say this again! I really like Dak and hope he can get signed at a deal that helps him and the team BUT as we all have seen AD is starting to settle into this offense and timing with these receivers ! NOW do I believe that DAK is better? YES! But not worth selling the farm to keep him! Dak can’t win on his own nor can AD we have to have OL to protect them and open holes for our RB’s along with some defensive help! Also the defense played better yesterday but the only way I see MN saving his job is if the Cowboy’s get to the playoffs and make a deep run with keeping opponents at a reasonable margin! The Bad: wished we would have beaten them by a 100 ! The Ugly: Can’t really think of anything for the Ugly!

VAM
VAM
Dec 28, 2020 10:51 AM

The Good;
Knocking Philly OUT
Dalton
Gallup
CeeDee
Cooper
EE
Randy
Defense starting to fly around and hitting targets with authority.

The Bad;
Nothing, other than lowering our draft position, which I have never cared about, especially if we win division. If we draft wisely, we’re good. Look at NE all these years.

The Ugly;
Having to root for Eagles Sunday.

Agree with CF Ed, Dalton has settled in +++. He has LOOKED GOOD. PERIOD!

Don Howard
Don Howard
Dec 29, 2020 8:06 AM

Dalton cheap will be much better than Dak for 40 mil I think paying Dak what he seems to want will add 10 more years of mediocrity

Jess Haynie
Reply to  Don Howard
Dec 29, 2020 2:08 PM

Dalton’s time with the Bengals is the definition of mediocrity.

James Vargas
James Vargas
Dec 29, 2020 9:51 AM

I have to agree on Dak’s comments. If he gets all the money he wishes for, we will betied up at other critical positions. I would rather have AD at a reasonably price, and have a more balanced team.

John Berry
John Berry
Dec 30, 2020 6:25 AM

You really don’t have a clue. Dak is a top 10 quarterback and was on his way to setting records this year. Dalton has never won a playoff game in his career and chokes in prime time. Dak has a playoff win and always lives up to the moment. All of you dopes saying let Dak go or a cheaper Dalton is better than paying Dak, get a clue.