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Why isn't this thread called F...The Haters? Why is there this assumption that those that have a reasonably optimistic outlook have no grasp of logic and rationality? Besides isn't a big part of being a fan having hope? How about we challenge the pessimists who come on here saying we won't win another game to explain rationally why they think that?

Will we make the playoffs? I'm not sure. I worry about a "trap game" like the Bears or Bills screwing us over. If we do make it, and I think we have a good shot, I think we'll make the playoffs by building off our accomplishments from last Sunday. The running game has to be our foundation. As long as that's strong it will allow our passing game to open up. If we don't make it, it will be because we will continue to end drives with field goals instead of touchdowns.

Making up for Sean Taylor is really the only injured player I'm worried about making up for, and it worries me quite a bit. He is arguably our most important player. He simply can't be replaced. I really don't know how Williams and Gray will scheme without him (by the way, did I hear Smoot might play Safety??). It is, in my opinion, our biggest obstacle over these next two or whatever weeks.

How will we beat the Cowboys? First of all, we have to play mistake free. No crippling penalties. If we lose, let it be because they beat us not that we beat ourselves. Secondly, we have to keep the ball out of Romo's hands so we'll need long, control the clock drives. But we also have to take some chances down the field. Test Roy Williams pass defense.