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Dallas Cowboys Roar Back to Life, Assert Dominance After Week 13 Win Over Chiefs

In just a few short weeks, the Dallas Cowboys have gone from playoff afterthought to one of the hottest teams in the NFL.

Not long ago, with a dismal record of 3-5-1, the Cowboys were practically written off in the NFC playoff race — described by some as “clinically dead.” But under the leadership of head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Dallas has pulled off a stunning turnaround, rattling off three straight wins over the Las Vegas Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, and most recently the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day.

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ESPN Asks: “Is It Time to Take the Cowboys Seriously?”

Following the upset over Kansas City, ESPN sparked heated debate by asking:

“Is it time to recognize the Dallas Cowboys as a serious contender?”

That question didn’t come out of nowhere. Beating the division-rival Eagles is already impressive, but following it up with a win against the defending champs? That’s a statement. The Cowboys are now playing confident, physical, high-level football — and they’re not afraid of anyone.

The Real Test: Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football

Still, according to multiple analysts, the true litmus test is coming up in Week 14 — a Sunday Night Football showdown with the Detroit Lions, one of the NFC’s top-tier teams.

“If Dallas beats Detroit — a legitimate powerhouse — then the rest of the league will have no choice but to take them seriously,” one ESPN analyst said. “They’ll be more than hot. They’ll be dangerous.”

NFC East Race: Cowboys Smell Blood

The Cowboys now trail the first-place Eagles by just 1.5 games in the NFC East standings. And things are getting interesting. Philadelphia is reeling after back-to-back losses, and their offense looks disjointed. Upcoming matchups against the Chargers and Bills won’t make life any easier.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys are surging — and if they can topple the Lions and ride that momentum, they could very well overtake Philly and clinch the division crown down the stretch.

Dallas Cowboys updated NFL playoff picture following Thanksgiving win

The Dallas Cowboys are in the middle of a remarkable resurrection. Not only are they chasing a playoff spot, but they’re beginning to sniff out the division title — and maybe even more.
The upcoming game against the Detroit Lions is shaping up to be a defining moment:

  • Win, and they’ll force the entire NFL to take them very seriously.

  • Lose, and the label of “hot but temporary” will return.

  • All eyes will be on Sunday Night Football — Cowboys vs. Lions — where Dallas fights for respect, redemption, and possibly a title run.

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