The Cowboys had the perfect close to the 2023 calendar year, setting them up for a perfect close to the 2023 regular season. They pulled off a perfect season at home with a win over the Lions that featured a controversial call going in their favor (for a change, as some fans might characterize it) after finally inducting Jimmy Johnson into the Ring of Honor.
Then, the Eagles lost to the Cardinals, moving the Cowboys into first place in the NFC East and setting up a win-and-you’re-in scenario for the division title and second seed this week against the Washington Commanders.