Wait, they’re still playing games this weekend? Despite what happened to our Cowboys on Thursday night, the rest of the NFL isn’t respecting the mourning period. If you’re like-minded, and especially if you’re still holding out hope for Dallas to get into the playoffs, the door is still open and worth watching.
Granted, Thursday’s loss to the Lions didn’t help. But the Cowboys could still get to 10 wins in the regular season, which gives them a reasonable shot at qualifying for the tournament. Playing Detroit on the road was arguably the toughest game left on Dallas’ schedule. If they can do their part and win the next four, what happens throughout the rest of the NFC will decide their fate.
Current 2025 NFC Playoff Standings
1. Chicago Bears 9-3 (6-2 vs NFC)
2. Los Angeles Rams 9-3 (4-3)
3. Philadelphia Eagles 8-4 (7-3)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7-5 (5-3)
5. Seattle Seahawks 9-3 (5-3)
6. Green Bay Packers 8-3-1 (6-2-1)
7. San Francisco 49ers 9-4 (8-2)
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8. Detroit Lions 8-5 (5-4)
9. Carolina Panthers 7-6 (5-3)
10. Dallas Cowboys 6-6-1 (3-5-1)
What needs to happen in the remaining Week 14 games to improve Dallas’ chances? With both a wild card spot and winning the NFC East still possible, we’ll get into the schedule. The 49ers and Panthers are on a bye week, so no help there.
Chargers d. Eagles
Monday night’s game would be a huge help if Los Angeles can keep Philly crying. The 8-4 Chargers are working on their own playoff spot, so they should prove solid competition. If the Eagles lose their third straight, it could lead to a major implosion. Dallas catching them in the division is still the clearest path to the postseason, so we need this one badly.
Bears d. Packers
With only four weeks left after this one, Dallas has a better shot of catching the eight-win Packers than the nine-win Bears. Neither is likely, of course, but we have to root for math at this point.
Falcons d. Seahawks
There are currently three nine-win teams in the NFC West, so hard to say who’s actually going to win it between the Seahawks, 49ers, and Rams. Whoever does, Dallas needs to be able to catch one of them in the wild card race.
Cardinals d. Rams
Ditto.
Saints d. Buccaneers
Same logic with the NFC South. Either Tampa Bay or Carolina wins it, and the other team hopefully doesn’t claim a wild card spot.
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