We all understand the impact the Dallas Cowboys game against the Atlanta Falcons will have on the standings and the playoff hopes for both teams. Each comes into the game at 4-5, and the winner will have a decent shot at making the postseason, while the loser, though not mathematically eliminated, will pretty much see the end of reasonable hope.
However, there is more going on than just that. Some of my fellow writers and I put down some thoughts about the larger meanings of this game.
Tom Ryle: This game has some real implications for the future of the Dallas franchise.