At the very least, the Dallas Cowboys' unreal 40-39 comeback victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday is an indication they can be a factor come January.
They now lead the NFC East after avoiding an 0-2 start, and overcoming a 19-point second-half deficit could certainly have a galvanizing impact on a team that had been crushed by injuries and plagued by underwhelming performances on both sides of the ball six quarters into the 2020 NFL season.
But at times like these, following moments like those, it's easy to lose sight of the problems that forced a team to rely on a football miracle for a victory.