Before the season started, I projected the Cowboys would be 3-3 heading into their bye week. Not sure even the biggest of homers could've predicted 5-1.

I originally had the Cowboys finishing 9-7 and securing a wild card spot in Week 17. I thought I was being generous considering how well they've played without Tony Romo in the past.

But things have changed now that they seem to have found their quarterback of the future in Dak Prescott. Romo has a chance to start as early as Week 9 at Cleveland. Does he get his job back or do the Cowboys continue riding their hot hand?

Here's how I see the final 10 games playing out.

10/30 VS. EAGLES

WIN (6-1)

With Philadelphia winning its last three at AT&T Stadium, I had this one as a loss at the beginning of the year. Now, give me Prescott over Carson Wentz in this matchup of Senior Bowl standouts.

11/6 AT BROWNS

WIN (7-1)

Although, I originally had the Cowboys at 3-4 entering this week, I had Romo penciled in to return here. I'll stick with that. Can the Cowboys really sit Prescott on a seven-game winning streak? They shouldn't, but don't rule it out.

11/13 AT STEELERS

WIN (8-1)

There were a few games I automatically picked as losses when the schedule was released. This was one of them. It's difficult to win in Pittsburgh. But if Ben Roethlisberger (knee) isn't playing or he's limited, this should be a Dallas victory.

11/20 VS. RAVENS

LOSS (8-2)

The Cowboys aren't going to run the table and go 15-1, are they? I think they'll lose a couple down the stretch. I just don't feel comfortable predicting a sweep of the AFC North.

11/24 VS. REDSKINS

WIN (9-2)

The Cowboys have lost three of their last four at home against Washington, but I'll go with the bounce back here. Romo looks healthy, throwing three touchdown passes in a double-digit victory.

12/1 AT VIKINGS

LOSS (9-3)

For the first time in a while, a defense has some success against Ezekiel Elliott. Romo doesn't have his best game and some fans call for Prescott to return as the starter. Jason Garrett sticks with Romo.

12/11 AT GIANTS

WIN (10-3)

Romo and the Cowboys rebound. Elliott is much better his second time around against the Giants. Improving to 4-1 against NFC East opponents, Dallas begins to create some separation atop the division standings.

12/18 VS. BUCS

WIN (11-3)

Tampa Bay just can't match Dallas' talent on offense. The Cowboys get ahead comfortably in the second half, allowing Prescott to get some work in during the fourth quarter.

12/26 VS. LIONS

WIN (12-3)

The Lions and Cowboys have had some memorable battles over the last few years. This is no different. Romo and Matthew Stafford play well, but Stafford throws a pick in the game's final minute.

1/1 AT EAGLES

WIN (13-3)

The division champion Cowboys end the season with a victory at Lincoln Financial Field, securing their best record since 2007. Romo surprises many doubters as he remains healthy entering the playoffs.