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

The losing at home started when the Green Bay Packers beat them in the wild-card round of the playoffs, but before then, they had won 16 straight games. Coming into their game against the Giants, they had lost six home games in a row and set an NFL record by trailing by at least 20 points in all of those games.

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.