The Dallas Cowboys avoided a three-game losing streak on Thursday with their 20-15 victory over the New York Giants. The win was huge for a franchise desperately knowing what would happen on the other side.
But what does this victory really mean?
To begin with, the victory is absolutely positive. Winning in the NFL is difficult; just ask teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans.
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But should fans expect the Cowboys to start picking up wins? On paper, this is not the case.
Before Thursday night’s injuries ravaged the team, the Cowboys still had major issues to resolve.
The running game is at the bottom of the league and shows no signs of improvement. Second, outside of CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson, can Dak Prescott trust any of the other talented players to take the next step?
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This is not a situation that falls on our heads. The Cowboys know Thursday was the first step in the right direction.
But if the team doesn’t address its current weaknesses, wins could be few and far between in the weeks to come.
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