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Dallas Cowboys Clinch NFC East: Latest Comments and Reaction
- Updated: December 23, 2016
The Dallas Cowboys went from worst to first in the course of one season, and they largely have two rookies to thank.
Dallas clinched the NFC East title Thursday night by virtue of the Philadelphia Eagles’ 24-19 win over the New York Giants after finishing in last place in the division in 2015. The Cowboys also clinched home-field advantage throughout the playoffs and a first-round bye thanks to the Giants’ loss.
NFC EAST CHAMPS! #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/L45KdRK6R3
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 23, 2016
The campaign appeared to be a disastrous one right from the start for Dallas when Tony Romo suffered a fracture in his back during the preseason. Cowboys fans could be forgiven if they temporarily gave up on the team’s playoff hopes considering Romo suffered injuries last year and played in just four games while the team collapsed on the way to a 4-12 record.
However, a couple of rookie saviors rescued Dallas’ season and made it the best team in the NFC in the process.
Christmas came early for Dallas! Cowboys win the NFC East! pic.twitter.com/Ye32MRsSo5
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 23, 2016
Quarterback Dak Prescott took over for Romo and earned the starting job even when the incumbent starter was ready to return to the field. Prescott can make plays with his legs and arm while targeting receivers such as Dez Bryant and Cole …
