The Cowboys face a massive challenge as they attempt to become the first team to climb out of a 2-7 hole and make the playoffs. Seven losses in a row dug the hole, and the first rung on the ladder out was a 24-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 11.
The next and possibly most challenging rung on that ladder comes quickly, as the team’s annual short preparation week and nationally televised Thanksgiving contest with the undefeated Carolina Panthers has arrived.
Here’s what to watch for between helpings of turkey.