It wasn’t pretty in the second half, but the Cowboys emerged victorious over the Washington Football Team on the road Sunday. The win boosted their odds of winning the NFC East from 84% to roughly 95%, according to the New York Times’ playoff simulator.
Just like the last game, it was one where the Dallas defense dominated from start to finish while the offense continued to give fans reason to be concerned. Still, when it came down to it, the Cowboys won just as Mike McCarthy had foretold. These five plays were a big part of what made this game go in their favor.