Cowboys and Vikings Moving Toward NFC Title Matchup
There’s a lot of NFL football left to be played, but some things are already falling into place. We’re getting a much better idea of who is out of the playoff race and who could be heading for a postseason collision. At the top of that list, in the NFC, are the undefeated Minnesota Vikings and the 5-1 Dallas Cowboys. Are they going to meet up in the NFC Championship Game, to see who goes to the Super Bowl?
The Dak and Zeke Show
Both teams are a surprise, but let’s start with the Cowboys. Last season, QB Tony Romo and WR Dez Bryant got hurt, and the Cowboys couldn’t win a game. They were a disaster, and everyone blamed those injuries.
This year, Romo and Bryant are hurt again, but the Cowboys are rolling. They just knocked off the Green Bay Packers in decisive fashion, in Green Bay.
There are many reasons for the turnaround, but the two main reasons are rookie QB Dak Prescott and rookie RB Zeke Elliott. Elliott was the team’s top pick, out of Ohio State. He knows all about carrying a team with QB issues. When Ohio State won the National Title, they were down to their third-string QB. Elliott put the team on his back and ran them to the title.
Prescott has also been impressive, especially when it comes to limiting mistakes. He’s a threat through the air and with his feet. He was compared to Tim Tebow before the draft but he’s established himself as a passer in the NFL, as well. It’s to the point that many people think he should keep starting, even when Romo comes back.
Defense and Bradford
The Vikings also have a number of huge injuries. Adrian Peterson, at one time the best RB in the NFL, is out. QB Teddy Bridgewater blew out his knee before the regular season.
They’ve responded in a huge way. They traded for QB Sam Bradford, giving up a first-round pick in a shocking move, and he’s been great. They also geared up on defense and are winning largely on that side of the ball. They don’t need to score 40 points a game if their opponents can’t find the endzone. They have one of the best defenses in the league and no one has beaten them yet.
Who Would Win?
There are several factos to consider. History says that the top defenses tend to beat the top offenses in the postseason, giving the edge to the Vikings. However, the Cowboys are winning without their top playmakers and stand to get even better down the stretch. If you want to see the race toward the postseason in person and for a great price, get your NFL tickets here at Headline Tickets.
