Thanksgiving week in the NFL has always felt like a significant point in the season. It’s the beginning of the home stretch before the playoffs, when we can really see where teams stand and the opportunities to change fortunes become fewer.
Heading into Week 12, the NFC playoff picture is still a jumble. Even the Eagles, who eked out a big win on Monday night in Kansas City, can’t breathe easy with the Lions right behind them for the number-one seed. The Cowboys are also still in striking distance in the NFC East.
For Dallas, a critical goal was accomplished last week as they moved ahead of Seattle in the wild card race.