After months and months of preparation, bad news and some
fake football, the NFL regular season is finally here. For the Dallas Cowboys,
Sunday afternoon might be the start of one of the biggest transitional moments
since 2006.
With starting quarterback Tony Romo sidelined for the first
part of the season with a major back injury, a litany of questions regarding the
pass rush and a rookie quarterback tasked with shouldering the burden of this
team, the Cowboys have a lot on their plate as they open the season with the
New York Giants.
Will the Cowboys make the playoffs? Here is how I think the season will unfold in
2016.
With Dak Prescott running the show for at least the first
six games, Cowboys will find success but the growing pains of starting a rookie
will be prevalent. Look for the Cowboys to go 3-3 entering the bye week in week
7. I think any Cowboys fan would love that situation.
By Week 8, Romo will make his return and lead the Cowboys to
two straight victories over both the Eagles and the lowly Browns. Unfortunately,
expect back-to-back losses to the Steelers and Ravens and the Cowboys enter
Thanksgiving 5-5.
Romo then returns to his winning ways on Thanksgiving,
beating the rival Redskins. They follow it up with two straight victories over
the Vikings and Giants before losing to a young and talented Bucs team at home.
With two games left in the season, the Cowboys split the
final two games in the season beating the Lions and losing the finale at home to
the Eagles.
Cowboys finish the season at 9-7 and squeaking in a NFC East
title.
Will this happen?
Most likely not, but there is some hope for this team this season.
Health and luck will have to play a big part in 2016. Either way, this will be
a season to remember for Cowboys fans.
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