The Dallas Cowboys are a weird mix this season. On one hand, Matt Eberflus ‘ defense has its holes, and the offense with Dak Prescott under center is sharp but far from elite. On the other hand, this is the same team that can challenge the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener or trade blows in a 40-40 tie with the Green Bay Packers , a legitimate playoff contender.

Yet, just as quickly, they can completely collapse, losing 31-14 to the Chicago Bears or squeaking by in a sloppy 30-27 defeat to the Carolina Panthers . It’s a curious case of inconsistency, with moments of brilliance paired with head-scratching lapses that make it hard to predict what they’ll do week to week.

And right after the Week 6 loss to the Panthers, the Cowboys’ legend, Michel Irvin, di

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