The Dallas Cowboys still have a lot of hard work ahead before securing an unlikely playoff berth. But their statement win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving made the NFL sit up and take notice.
It wasn't pretty, especially on defense. This became a shootout relatively early, but the Cowboys found a way to keep their noses in front down the stretch. And when all hope seemed lost earlier this season, nobody wants to play Dallas right now.
The NFC is hugely competitive, so reaching the playoffs remains precarious. But regardless of how things go over the business end of the campaign, fans should feel confident about the team's future with head coach Brian Schottenheimer leading the charge.