Buckle up NFL fans! It is officially Week 11 of the season! With the season nearing its final stages and teams gearing up for the postseason, each game means a little more.. The stakes are even higher, and the pressure is even mounting— especially for teams with hopes of contending for a Super Bowl this season. One of the most anticipated matchups this week is the Houston Texans taking on the Dallas Cowboys in a battle for the state of Texas.
To say the Cowboys have underperformed this season has been an understatement. After their loss to their division rival Philadelphia Eagles last weekend, the Cowboys sit in third place in the NFC East with a record of 3-6.
The Texans on the other hand have had a much more successful season, despite being slammed with injuries to their receiving core. They currently are first in the AFC South Division with a record of 6-4.
But over the past two weeks, after losing their star receiver Stefon Diggs for the rest of the season, the Texans have appeared to come back to earth, losing back-to-back games to the New York Jets and Detroit Lions.
It’s safe to say both teams are in desperate need of a win on Monday Night. Despite being on top of their division, the Texans cannot afford to let go of the reins. Nothing is a forgone conclusion with the Colts just two games behind.
And despite the losses continuing to pile on for the Cowboys, mathematically they are still in the playoff hunt and could still qualify for a Wild Card spot, depending on how the chips fall in these last weeks of the season.
So whether you are rooting for a clear favorite or hoping for a miracle by the underdog, the most important thing to remember is that you must be in it to win it.
