The Dallas Cowboys secured 12 victories in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1994-95 after their win in Nashville on Thursday night. This is an impressive accomplishment for head coach Mike McCarthy, who has faced criticism in the past. While McCarthy’s success with the Cowboys will ultimately be determined by their performance in the playoffs, it is undeniable that he has been a great hire for the franchise. In contrast, McCarthy’s success with the Green Bay Packers is often attributed to being “carried” by quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The Packers could face Mike McCarthy and Cowboys in the NFC Championship
The Packers defeated the Cowboys in overtime during Week 10 of this season, but the two teams may not meet again until the NFC Championship Game if they both qualify as wild card teams. However, McCarthy and the Cowboys could potentially seek revenge by resting their starters against the Commanders in Week 18, while hoping for the Packers to lose their remaining games against the Vikings and Lions. This would depend on various other factors, including the Giants and Washington losing their remaining games and the Eagles defeating the Saints. If everything falls into place, McCarthy could potentially prevent Rodgers and the Packers from making it to the playoffs.
Additionally, the Packers’ path to the playoffs is far from guaranteed. Despite winning their past three games, they are currently the worst Packers team in recent memory. To make it to the playoffs, they must not only win their remaining games against the Vikings and Lions, but also hope for either the Commanders or Giants to lose one of their remaining games. The Packers are fortunate to have both of their remaining games at home, but they will still need to contend with the elements as well as opposing quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Jared Goff, who may not be comfortable playing in cold weather.
Packers’ playoff hopes depend on a handful of games
Another factor to consider is that the Packers’ playoff hopes could potentially depend on the Cowboys’ performance against Washington in Week 18. If the Eagles lose to the Saints, the Cowboys will have a chance to secure their spot in the playoffs and may have more incentive to play their starters. However, if the Eagles win, the Packers’ playoff hopes could hinge on the Cowboys defeating Washington, in which case McCarthy may choose to rest his starters and treat the game like a preseason affair.
Overall, the scenario of McCarthy potentially thwarting the Packers’ playoff chances is complex and depends on a series of events falling into place. However, as Rodgers has had past success against the Cowboys, many Dallas fans may be rooting for this scenario to come to fruition as a form of revenge. While it may not be the same as defeating the Packers outright, it could still be a satisfying outcome.
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