"After last week's demoralizing and damaging loss to the Panthers, the Cowboys are on the brink of collapse in 2025. While many things are still mathematically possible, and will be even if they lose again this week, Dallas is near the point where talking about playoff chances becomes futile. In this week's rooting guide, we'll lean more heavily towards better positioning in the 2026 NFL Draft, but still keep a hopeful eye on what could improve the Cowboys' postseason hopes."
"If you still hope for a playoff spot, the best way to get it is by winning the NFC East. The tragedy of last week's loss by Dallas is that it squandered a chance to gain ground on both Philadelphia and Washington. But even with that blown opportunity, they'd still move ahead of Washington with a win this week. If that happens while the Eagles somehow lose a third-straight game, Dallas would be right on their heels in the division."
The Cowboys are on the brink of collapse in 2025 after a demoralizing loss to the Panthers, with playoffs looking increasingly unlikely despite mathematical possibilities. Rooting priorities shift toward 2026 NFL Draft positioning while preserving a faint playoff hope. Cincinnati's upset of Pittsburgh moved the Bengals to 3-4 and eased draft-order pressure for other teams. The clearest playoff path remains winning the NFC East; a Dallas win over Washington and an Eagles loss would put Dallas close behind Philadelphia. Draft-wise, Minnesota wins help Dallas's draft positioning, and New York victories matter for draft relevance despite slim playoff odds.
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