"The Dallas Cowboys' 33-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders didn't vault them into the postseason bracket, nor did it dramatically increase their playoff probability. But it did something Dallas desperately needed: it kept their season alive and preserved a path in the tightening NFC playoff race. For a team sitting at 4-5-1, that kind of lifeline is critical. And in mid-November, when the playoff field begins to take shape, even a narrow window can become the turning point of a season."
"The biggest obstacle to any Cowboys playoff conversation is the powerhouse sitting at the top of the NFC East. The Philadelphia Eagles, at 8-2, hold a staggering 99% chance to win the division. That number reflects the standings, the tiebreaker implications and the fact that Philadelphia holds the best position of any current division leader across the league. For Dallas, the math is punishing. The Cowboys sit at <1%, and even that fraction depends heavily on this week's matchup with the Eagles in Arlington."
The Cowboys beat the Raiders 33-16, a victory that preserved a postseason path and kept their 4-5-1 season alive. The win improved tone, stakes and momentum heading into a crucial mid-November stretch. The Philadelphia Eagles sit atop the NFC East at 8-2 with a 99% chance to win the division, leaving Dallas with under 1% division odds that hinge on their upcoming meeting in Arlington. Remaining schedules and tiebreaker math make Dallas' path difficult, but the Las Vegas victory ensured the division remains mathematically open and made the next two weeks consequential.
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