For all of the success that the Dallas Cowboys have had this season, their 10-4 record doesn't even guarantee them a playoff bid at this stage. On top of that, we have their perplexing records at home and on the road: 3-4 at home, 7-0 away.

While there may be deeper or more subtle issues that have impacted their home woes and road success, there are some seemingly simple explanations, too.

"One factor in the Cowboys’ performance in the four home losses was [Tony] Romo’s iffy status, a contrast to his Most Valuable Player caliber of play in the rest of the games," wrote Clarence Hill of the Star-Telegram.

"Romo played in the opening loss against the 49ers after missing much of training camp recovering from back surgery. He didn’t look comfortable and was intercepted three times.

"In the 20-17 overtime loss to the Redskins, he suffered fractures in two small bones in his back, causing him to miss the 28-17 loss to the Cardinals the following week.

"The 33-10 loss to the Eagles on Thanksgiving Day featured Romo’s worst performance of the season. He was intercepted twice and had a season-worst passer rating of 53.7. He admitted he didn’t handle the short week well while managing his back issues."

As for the quality results we've seen from the Cowboys away from home, much of that could be the result of a friendly schedule. That includes tilts with the Tennessee Titans, St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants and Chicago Bears; those teams have combined for just 20 wins on the season. Overall, their road opponents sport a combined .398 winning percentage in 2014.

With playoff hopes on the line, the Cowboys host the Indianapolis Colts this weekend before wrapping up their regular season on the road versus the Washington Redskins.