There is always a lot of debate when it comes to “meaningless” games for NFL teams. Should they play all of their starters? If so, how much? Is there a tangible point you can reach where you yank them out or is it something that operates simply off of a feel? When you’re talking about momentum so much of it truly does come down to your gut.
We saw the Cowboys exhibit perhaps all of these thoughts in the lead up and execution of their game in New York on Sunday. With their spot in the tournament cemented, how would they handle it?