The Dallas Cowboys understand the stakes as they face the Washington Commanders, a team also mired in struggles.
Riding a five-game losing streak, Dallas has shifted its focus from regaining form to fighting for survival, with playoff hopes fading.
Facing the Commanders, quarterback Cooper Rush sees value in playing through adversity on the road.
“Sometimes a road game can unite the team,” Rush remarked. “Our backs are against the wall, no doubt, and playing away just adds to that.
Some players thrive in that environment, and effective communication becomes essential.”
Interestingly, all three of the Cowboys’ wins this season have come away from AT&T Stadium, lending weight to Rush’s belief that road games can benefit a team in turmoil.
With the Commanders coming off two consecutive losses, this Week 12 matchup features two struggling teams looking to reverse their fortunes.
The Cowboys, with injuries mounting and other challenges pressing, have an uphill battle.
However, the combination of being on the road and facing adversity could provide the spark needed to end their skid. Despite the daunting odds, Dallas still has a chance to turn things around.