ESPN's Mike Greenberg isn't budging. Despite the Dallas Cowboys' rocky start to the season, the "Get Up!" host is sticking to his guns: Dallas will win the NFC East.
Greenberg's confidence got a boost on Sunday when the Cowboys rallied on the road to beat the Houston Texans, improving to 2-2. Dak Prescott engineered a game-winning drive, and the defense came up with a crucial stop — a far cry from the previous week's heartbreaking loss to the Ravens, a game that had fans fuming over a missed holding call. That turnaround was enough for Greenberg to fire off a defiant message on social media.
"This time Dak throws the touchdown and the defense gets the stop at the end. What a difference a week makes. #Cowboys are gonna win that division," Greenberg tweeted, making it clear he's not backing down from his preseason prediction.
It's a bold claim, especially with the New York Giants currently sitting atop the division at 3-1. The Cowboys and Eagles are tied at 2-2, while the Commanders bring up the rear at 1-3. But Greenberg sees something in this Dallas squad that others might be missing.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer was all smiles after the win, praising his team's resilience. "Speaks to the type of young men we have in that room," Schottenheimer said. "These guys are a special group of young men that truly do love each other. The brotherhood is real. There was never finger pointing one way or the other. They just went back to work. We're going to do it again in however many days… Can't wait."
Despite the victory, Schottenheimer was quick to downplay the notion that it was a must-win. "I wanted this game. I didn't think we needed this game. Rio doesn't define us as a football team," he said, referencing the team's recent trip to Brazil. "But I wanted this game. Why? Because these guys came back off a ten hour trip, the Ravens I think played at home today, we played on the road. We play Thursday night. We'll play anybody anywhere. And we're looking forward to that. But Rio had nothing to do with this game, this game stood by itself."
The Cowboys now turn their attention to a quick turnaround, hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. With momentum on their side, they'll look to build on this win and prove Greenberg right. The road to the division crown is far from easy, but for now, Greenberg is all in on Dallas's playoff push.
Whether the Cowboys can overcome their early-season struggles remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Mike Greenberg won't be wavering anytime soon.
