It will suck to be 8-8 and miss the playoffs by losing the last week of the season, especially after having been 7-4 a month earlier. But at the same time, this team isn't going to do squat even if they do get past the Giants next week. At most we could maybe win a wildcard game, but that's iffy and anything beyond that is unrealistic at best. And don't give me the '10 Packers argument, because this team is nowhere close to that. In fact I had more hope the '06 Cowboys could make a run in Romo's initial season than I have with this bunch.
Earlier in the year I thought the defense may improve as the season went on. Also seeing how Demarco broke out when given a chance, I thought we could possibly make some noise. But then Murray went down for the year and the defense not only didn't improve, but looks to have regressed. So now we're already guaranteed another losing December and are on the verge of another monumental collapse. So while I'd like to see us win, I know there is zero chance we'll make any noise in the playoffs. So at least the improved draft position and easier schedule next year will be of some consolation.