BALLz Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Everybody keeps talking about how that match up at the end of the might not mean anything to the Cowboys if they have home field wrapped up already. But what if the Redskins manage to win the next 2 games and put themselves in a situation where in the last week of the season if they win they're in and if they lose they're out. Will the Cowboys still rest their starters knowing full well it may allow their most hated rival to move on into the playoffs. And if they do, what would happen if a confident and motivated Redskins team goes down to Dallas and eliminates the top seed. A team that could have been knocked out weeks earlier had the Boys tried to win. We 'Skins fans keep saying we hope Dallas doesn't have anything to play for come week 17 but like always with this rivalry the records might not matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 All I know is that the Pukes arent going to do us any favors. IF they can beat us theyre gonna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmike Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 If Wade Phillips isn't half retarded, he'll rest his starters. He can afford to throw away a game assuming they don't half a late-season melt down. Seeing as how they'd probably have a first round bye, it wouldn't be surprising to see Romo sits to pee & Co. play the first 2 quarters, but definitely nothing in the second half. They definitely are not going to keep their starters in 4 quarters "to keep a hated rival out of the playoffs" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance04 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I sure as hell hope they dont just let us win. i would rather they try and win the game. i dont want no pity games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Dallas will more htna likely play their starters for a quarter or so then rest them. Face it, beating us doesn't matter once they've sewn up homefield in the NFC. They will want their players healthy. Reverse the situation... In THAT case, I'd prefer the 'Skins play our guys for a quarter or so then rest them for the post season. Maybe play them for a half. Winning the Super Bowl is a MUCH bigger priority than beating Dallas in a meaningless game for us (again, if the situation was reversed.) I'd expect Dallas to think the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGreenistheBest Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 It's gonna look bad if they let us win then we beat them in the playoffs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 The one scary thing is that Brad Johnson is their backup QB. Even if Phillips rests the other stars, there are few people who relish the opportunity to stick it to Snyder than Brad. It would absolutely suck if we had the opportunity to get in by beating Dallas and we lose to their backups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePreciating Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I don't think Dallas wants to face an NFC East team in the playoffs if they can help it. If beating us means they get Arizona in the playoffs, they'll play their starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasfan Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 If I was Wade Phillips, I'd start the players foe the first half, sit'em the second half And I doubt this team is worried about losing to a wild card. I realize you guys played us hard, but I doubt you guys would beat us in the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Shot Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 This is a rivalry, there's no room for pity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'SKINSRICH Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I'm pretty sure they will do whatever will help them advance to the Super Bowl. If that means resting guys, then they will rest. If not, then they will play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I don't think Dallas wants to face an NFC East team in the playoffs if they can help it.If beating us means they get Arizona in the playoffs, they'll play their starters. They will play some starters. But I wouldn't expect to see ... Tony Romo sits to pee Terrell Owens Terry Glenn [if he is back] DeMarcus Ware Greg Ellis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCDefectors Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Wow. Let's just say that I think you should worry about the Giants and Vikings road games first. I'll leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drowland Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I don't think the Cowboys will rest their starters unless the have the game in hand. If they were playing the next week, sure, but they're going to have a 1st rd bye. You don't want your team to get cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royallypwned Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 if the Cowboys played their backups for much of the game, I guess that means a healthy dose of Marion Barber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuraitengai Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I sure as hell hope they dont just let us win. i would rather they try and win the game. i dont want no pity games thats a pretty cool sig. but for some reason i wanted to read it as 'i am franchise' to go with all the 'i am legend' stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEHEREAFTER Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 The only way we help you is by beating the Lions today. We still have to win our game today then Philly and Carolina. I hate making assumptions. I'm also not convinced the skins win @ NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnhnyy Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 If it is indeed a meaningless game to Dallass, Dallass will rest Romo sits to pee/TO/Ware and any starter with a nagging injury. However, it will still be a competitive game though. They might rest their stars but they are not going to give us any freebies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozskin Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 If they are gonna rest them, they'll rest them regardless of what we're doing. If they think they have an advantage going in to playoffs by resting the stars, they will. Us being hopefully in a playoff chance position wont make a **** of a differnce to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins247 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Everybody keeps talking about how that match up at the end of the might not mean anything to the Cowboys if they have home field wrapped up already. But what if the Redskins manage to win the next 2 games and put themselves in a situation where in the last week of the season if they win they're in and if they lose they're out. Will the Cowboys still rest their starters knowing full well it may allow their most hated rival to move on into the playoffs. And if they do, what would happen if a confident and motivated Redskins team goes down to Dallas and eliminates the top seed. A team that could have been knocked out weeks earlier had the Boys tried to win. We 'Skins fans keep saying we hope Dallas doesn't have anything to play for come week 17 but like always with this rivalry the records might not matter. not a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 The one scary thing is that Brad Johnson is their backup QB. Even if Phillips rests the other stars, there are few people who relish the opportunity to stick it to Snyder than Brad. It would absolutely suck if we had the opportunity to get in by beating Dallas and we lose to their backups. We beat Brad when he was with Tampa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 While it's a coaching decision, I have a feeling the Cowboys want to come into FedEx and beat us, considering they haven't won there in two years. But, at the moment I'm thinking about how we could get crushed easily in the Meadowlands. We almost never play well up there ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuji869 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Right now I am more concerned about the Giants and Vikings, we do not win those two games and we will not have to worry about the final game of the season except rivalry purposes. But IMHO if the Cowboys have home field wrapped up the might pull Romo sits to pee & TO at half time and we would probably play the JV Squad in the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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