"But the next two weeks will ultimately decide the Cowboys' fate. Can they make a storybook run for the playoffs? Or will they start getting ready for the 2026 season a month early? 12 Days, 3 Big Games: The Cowboys' Crucial Run Against the Eagles, Chiefs & Lions Right now, not only is Philadelphia the NFC East leader, they hold the top seed in the NFC playoff picture at 8-2."
"To remain in the playoff hunt, Dallas almost has to win two of these three games to get to 6-6-1. They should be able to go 3-1 down the stretch against the Vikings, Chargers, Commanders, and Giants. Even at 9-7-1, the Cowboys would probably still need help to get into the playoffs, but they'd have a shot. But a 1-2 run, or 0-3, over the next two calendar weeks, and the Cowboys' playoff hopes are likely DOA at either 5-7-1 or 4-8-1."
The Cowboys beat the Raiders 33-16 with Dak Prescott, George Pickens, and Quinnen WIlliams contributing strong performances. The next two weeks include three critical tests against the Eagles, Chiefs, and Lions that will largely determine playoff viability. Philadelphia leads the NFC East at 8-2 and will be missing Lane Johnson while Jalen Carter plays, so Dallas must exploit that right tackle vacancy and contain Saquon Barkley. Kansas City still poses a threat with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. Detroit crushed Dallas 47-9 last season and will be a tough road opponent. Winning two of three is almost necessary to keep realistic playoff hopes alive; a 1-2 or 0-3 stretch would likely end them.
Read at Inside The Star
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