The 3-7 Dallas Cowboys have everything to gain this Thursday. And their opponents on their annual Thanksgiving Day matchup, the undefeated 10-0 Carolina Panthers, have everything to lose.
With a win, the Cowboys turn the tide of national opinion concerning their playoff chances and make them reality. If Dallas loses, nothing really changes as most seem to figure they are the lesser team anyway.
With a Panthers win, they simply continue their recent dominance. But if they lose, it could be the slightest crack that eventually shatters their season. Bottom line is Carolina has little to gain in a victory over Dallas.