Mike McCarthy had a huge supporter speaking on his behalf as the Dallas Cowboys knocked off the Giants on Thanksgiving Day.

From a health standpoint, this season has pushed the Cowboys to the brink. It’s a franchise that’s lost four defensive ends, a starting play-caller, both starting corners, its No. 2 receiver, a starting linebacker along with starters at left tackle and guards to injuries.

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Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has been part of a roller coaster season that has featured more downs than ups through 12 weeks. With his team sitting at 4-7 in the final season of his five-year contract, the assumption has been that the team will move on from his services in the offseason.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has spent the season insisting he wouldn't make a midseason coaching change. Following Sunday's win over the Commanders, he's going the opposite way, suggesting he could extend Mike McCarthy's contract.

Mike McCarthy was asked by reporters if the Dallas Cowboys are already thinking that an improbable playoff run could be in sight. There's hope for America's Team. Mike McCarthy is under a lot of pressure in the final year of his contract with the Dallas Cowboys trying to save a season full of problems.