Cowboys win streak has followers feeling just a little bit higher about franchise course

The Dallas Cowboys two-game win streak has not solely saved their slim playoff hopes alive, however has additionally lifted the spirits of among the fanbase. Actuality tells us the staff isn’t seemingly going to the playoffs this season, however they haven’t given up the combat and are attempting to construct some momentum heading into the offseason.

In fact, alongside the way in which, they’re getting a worse draft place with their wins, however soccer groups aren’t constructed to tank, and the Cowboys are actually not going to do this.

Earlier to the win streak, followers assist for the staff on the right track was down as little as we had ever seen it, within the 2-3% vary. Now, 29% of followers assume issues are on the right track.

That’s actually not a majority, however gamers, coaches and broadcasters have come to assistance from beleaguered coach Mike McCarthy throughout the streak. It was assumed McCarthy could be achieved after the season however Jerry Jones not too long ago floated the thought of re-signing McCarthy. Tom Brady gave him reward throughout a current broadcast after which Dak Prescott went to bat for him. Stephen Jones even adopted up with encouraging phrases.

Standard knowledge nonetheless holds that the Cowboys may have a brand new coach in 2025, however this current uptick has muddied the waters a bit. If the Cowboys win in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday evening, the late-season turnaround discuss might get stronger. What number of Cowboys followers assume Dallas will win on Monday evening? Seems that quantity is 43%.

That’s extra constructive than most of the people. The Cowboys are 5.5-point underdogs based on FanDuel. So if the Cowboys gained they might additionally cowl the unfold. Whereas 43% of Cowboys followers assume that may occur, solely 24% of NFL followers assume the Cowboys will cowl the unfold.