The Dallas Cowboys kept their long-shot playoff hopes alive with wins over the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.
But an uninspired performance in a loss against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night was a major blow to their chances of reaching the postseason.
According to The Athletic’s playoff simulator, a win against Detroit would’ve given the Cowboys more than a 40% chance of making the postseason. Now, after the 44-30 loss, they have a 9% chance of making the playoffs.
The Cowboys should be favored in their remaining four regular-season games, but once again, they are on the outside of the playoff picture.
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Here’s a look at the NFC playoff race and the Cowboys’ remaining schedule:
Division leaders
1. Chicago Bears, NFC North (9-3)
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2. LA Rams, NFC West (9-3)
3. Philadelphia Eagles, NFC East (8-4)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFC South (7-5)
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Wild card teams
5. Seattle Seahawks (9-3)
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6. Green Bay Packers (8-3-1)
7. San Francisco 49ers (9-4)
In the hunt
8. Detroit Lions (8-5)
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9. Carolina Panthers (7-6)
10. Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1)
Cowboys’ remaining schedule
Sunday, Dec. 14: vs. Minnesota Vikings (4-8)
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Sunday, Dec. 21: vs. LA Chargers (8-4)
Thursday, Dec. 25: at Washington Commanders (3-9)
Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 3/4: at NY Giants (2-11)
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