Predicting NFC Playoff Seeds: Are Giants In The Mix?

Oct 19, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) throws a pass in the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Dallas beat New York 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

3. Dallas Cowboys: 11-5

At the end of the day we have to admit the Cowboys are a pretty good team. When you look at the help Tony Romo has around him, with the best offensive line in football and the explosive Dez Bryant, you know he is going to put up big time numbers. The Cowboys got better this offseason, especially on defense. Byron Jones is a corner who can come in right away and make an impact in his rookie season.

The Cowboys benefit from being the most complete team in their division. I envision the Giants will split the regular season contests. The Cowboys have swept the Giants two seasons in a row and the Giants are more than due for a win against their rival. But I think the Cowboys go 5-1 in NFC East competition. The NFC East plays the NFC South and the AFC East. The Cowboys are easily better than every AFC East team except the New England Patriots. The NFC South should be tougher than it was last season, but there isn’t a team of the Cowboys caliber in that division. The Cowboys will lose a game or two that they probably shouldn’t but it looks like they’re headed for a good season.

The Cowboys have a few question marks surrounding them this offseason. How will their rushing attack be without DeMarco Murray? Will their secondary be able to prevent the big plays that haunted them in 2014? It isn’t like they are an unbeatable team. That being said the table is set for the Cowboys to feast on a pretty easy schedule.

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