Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Who wins tonight… Seattle or Chicago? The Seattle Seahawks play the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. FanDuel has the Seahawks as 4.5-point favorites over the Bears. Final score prediction: Seahawks 20 – Bears 19. Check out FanDuel for all of your NFL betting needs. This is an open thread for game chat.
Cowboys injuries: CeeDee Lamb will be shut down for the rest of the season & Jalen Hurts DNP
Tim Heitman-Imagn Images The Cowboys injury report for Thursday After not practicing during the Christmas holiday yesterday, the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles returned to work on Thursday. The Cowboys have been riddled with injuries this year, but their opponent this week has one glaring injury that could drastically change how they play at home versus the Cowboys. Here’s what Thursday’s injury report revealed about both teams’ injuries and the status of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. #Cowboys second injury report vs. Eagles: pic.twitter.com/0VYBG1ASpL — Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) December 26, 2024 CeeDee Lamb, who has been playing through a shoulder injury much of the season, did not practice today. It has been reported that additional testing revealed that the injury is sufficient enough that he would be ruled out the remaining two games of the season. Jalen Tolbert (finger) was limited today. He is optimistic he’ll be available this Sunday despite the injury. Eric Kendricks (calf), who missed last week’s game, was upgraded to limited participation. Reserve offensive lineman T.J. Bass (thigh) did not practice today. However, fully participating in practice were Juanyeh Thomas (knee), Mazi Smith (back), and Jourdan Lewis (elbow). Chuma Edoga (toe) and Donovan Wilson (knee) were downgraded to DNP. Thursday’s Injury Report#DALvsPHI pic.twitter.com/zSwJpkix2w — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 26, 2024 Jalen Hurts is in the NFL’s concussion protocol and did not practice. He sustained a concussion against the Washington Commanders that could keep him out of this week’s game. His absence Thursday means he needs to improve significantly in the next few days to play this week. Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett (ribs) was a full participant at Thursday’s practice. However, Nakobe Dean was a limited (abdomen).
Cowboys former 3rd-round pick predicted to make $105 million in free agency due to position
Cowboys former 3rd-round pick predicted to make $105 million in free agency due to position K.D. Drummond The Dallas Cowboys have just two games remaining before their 2024 season mercifully comes to an end. With seven wins on the season, the Cowboys have a shocking chance to finish above .500, in an attempt to salvage a season that’s been lost since October. Regardless one what their final win total is, they will not be making he 2024 playoffs and thus have offseason topics on the brain. That is, if the front office is wise. With 20 unrestricted free agents and seven more with partial rights, Dallas has plenty of decisions they’ll need to make between the final whistle next Sunday and the beginning of the 2025 league year. Chief amongst those will be whether or not they attempt and are successful at re-signing defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa. The 2021 third-round pick doesn’t have a high number of career sacks, but he’s been a career disruptor and teams will more than likely be in pursuit of someone with his skillset. Odighizuwa has already matched his career high in sacks, with four, with two games to go. His strength has always been in disruption, consistently ranking among the best defensive tackles in advanced analytics. And as such, Odighizuwa ranks No. 30 on Pro Football Focus’ list of top pending free agents. Odighizuwa is another interior pass-rusher with very strong underlying metrics that haven’t quite translated to major sack production through nearly four seasons. While the Dallas Cowboys’ season has fallen off the rails as injuries have piled up, Odighizuwa has stayed the course and played some of the best ball of his career over the second half of the campaign. The 2021 third-round pick is quietly one of the more underrated defenders across the entire NFL. As part of their exercise, PFF finds a previous free agent to compare to. Odighizuwa’s comp is Nnamdi Madubuike, who signed with Baltimore last offseason on a four year, $98 million contract. Madubuike is a stronger run defender, but Odighizuwa has better pass rush metrics, which is normally an impetus for a bigger piece of the pie. Per PFF, Madubuike signed for 9.6% of the 2024 cap. With NFL teams preparing for a 2025 salary cap between $265 million and $275 million, that percentage would put Odighizuwa’s APY at $26.4 million. A four-year deal would total $105.6 million on the open market.
Players we can root for over the Cowboys’ final two games
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images There are several individual things we’ll be paying attention for certain Dallas Cowboys over the final two games. The Dallas Cowboys have two more games to play before the merciful end of their 2024 season. While the team is eliminated from the playoffs, individual players still have milestones they can hit over these last two contests. If you’re struggling for reasons to still tune in, maybe these will help. Rico Dowdle reaching 1,000 rushing yards Dowdle only needs 97 more rushing yards to hit quadruple digits for the season. That felt like a given before last Sunday night, but Tampa Bay held Dowdle to just 23 yards on 13 carries. After three straight games of 100-plus production before last week, it’s hard to imagine that Dowdle won’t get what he needs against the Eagles and Commanders. But if our rivals commit to stopping the run and making Cooper Rush beat them the way the Buccaneers did, Dowdle’s road to 1,000 yards may get a lot rougher. TDs for CeeDee Lamb will have to wait until next season to move up the franchise leaderboard in catches or receiving yards. But with just three more touchdown receptions, he’ll tie Billy Joe Dupree for eighth on the all-time list and be just seven scores away from Drew Pearson. It’s a different era, of course, so the stats don’t have the same value. But especially given the adversity he’s playing through right now, Lamb’s achievements are still great to see. DaRon Bland’s return to the endzone Bland has been working into form since returning from injury, as was on display last week in his coverage of Bucs WR Mike Evans. But one thing we haven’t enjoyed yet is another pick-six like he gave us so often in 2023. At least one interception in these last two games, and especially a house call, would be a welcome sight and remind the league of what a dangerous player Bland can be. Rushing TDs for Ezekiel Elliott If Zeke finds the endzone two more times as a runner, he’ll pass Tony Dorsett for second in all-time rushing TDs in Dallas. He’s currently at 71 and Dorsett finished his illustrious career with 72. Emmitt Smith fans need not worry; he’s well ahead of both of them with 153 career touchdowns. Elliott’s place in franchise history has become more controversial in recent years with his decline in play, especially in this ill-advised reunion season. If he does pass Dorsett, the conversation should be fun. More wins for Cooper Rush Believe it or not, Rush’s 9-4 record as a starting QB in Dallas already has him 10th on the franchise’s all-time wins list. He’s currently three behind Drew Bledsoe, who went 12-10 as the Cowboys’ QB from 2005-2006. While he won’t go down among the greats in team history, or even be remembered much by future generations, Rush deserves plenty of respect for the work he’s put in during his run. Brandon Aubrey’s continued greatness With just three more 50-yard field goals, Aubrey will tie Dan Bailey for the most in Cowboys history (27). It’s astounding given that Bailey kicked here for most of six seasons and Aubrey’s only finishing his second. And after watching Aubrey go 3-for-3 on 50-plus kicks against Tampa, it’s very possible he matches or even passes Bailey in the next two games.
2025 Dallas Cowboys 3-round mock draft: Christmas edition
Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It is about time for mock drafts to start rolling in on a consistent basis. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The Dallas Cowboys have just two games remaining on their 2024 regular-season schedule and then they will officially jump right into the offseason in the hopes of upgrading the roster for next year. They no doubt have a lot of work to do, but may have a jumpstart on things considering the way this year has played out. Today we thought we would have some fun while we sit back and enjoy the holiday season by attempting to predict who the Dallas Cowboys could select in the first three rounds of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. To help with this exercise we decided to use Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) mock draft simulator to see who could available with each pick. *TRADE* Cowboys receive 1.20, 3.84, 5.155 Chargers receive 1.15 This trade with Los Angeles Chargers was just too good to pass up considering all of the Cowboys roster “needs” this year. This gives them a total of four picks inside the Top 100 as well as adding another selection in the fifth-round. 1.20 – EDGE Mykel Williams, Georgia Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Mykel Williams is one of the top EDGE players in this year’s draft class and although it’s not a major “need” for the Cowboys, selecting him here in the latter part of the first-round would be too good to pass up. In fact, many view him as a Top 10 talent. He could compete with Marshawn Kneeland from Day 1 to become DeMarcus Lawrence’s replacement opposite Micah Parsons, but at the very least he would be an amazing depth piece. 2.47 – RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Both from within and out there are a lot of people who would like to see Rico Dowdle signed. Even if that does happen, selecting a running back at some point in the 2025 NFL Draft should be a top priority for the Dallas Cowboys. TreVeyon Henderson is arguably a Top 5 ranked RB in this year’s draft class and has the talent and track record to be a plug-and-play starter for any team at the next level. He checks all of the boxes of a RB1. 3.79 – OT/G Marcus Mbow, Purdue Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images With Zack Martin potentially retiring and Terence Steele as a potential salary-cap casualty, the Cowboys could be looking to replace two starting offensive lineman for the second consecutive year in a row. Marcus Mbow is expected to be a high-end starter with the versatility to play either right guard or tackle at the next level. He’s one of the most athletic lineman in this year’s draft class and would be a perfect fit with the Cowboys. 3.84 – S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images Both Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker could possibly be salary-cap casualty’s this offseason, but even if they are not neither has been playing all that well. That means the Cowboys could look to upgrade the position via the draft. Nick Emmanwori is 6’3″ and 225-pounds. The former Gamecocks safety has the redirect skills and the closing speed of a cornerback and is a game changing type of playmaker on the backend of the defense.
Mike Zimmer suggested he may not want to return to Cowboys in 2025
Mike Zimmer suggested he may not want to return to Cowboys in 2025 reidhanson Mike Zimmer was dealt a tough hand this season in Dallas. Not only did the new defensive coordinator only get offered a one-year deal to replace Dan Quinn as the Cowboys defensive coordinator, but he had a relatively undisciplined and undermanned roster to work with. Old habits die hard, and Zimmer had a lot of old habits he needed to break on the Cowboys defense. For as brilliant as his predecessor was, Quinn’s teams were consistently undisciplined in certain aspects of the game. Run fits in particular were an issue with Dallas defenses of the past. On numerous occasions players were seen freelancing and misreading plays on the field. It often created a snowball effect that resulted in landslide collapses. See also: Green Bay in the previous postseason. The Cowboys defense took on a fast and loose persona under Quinn, and most of the time, it worked to perfection. Unfortunately, when things went poorly, they went very poorly, and Zimmer was largely brought in to stop those bipolar moments. Things got off to a rocky start under Zimmer. Not only did the Cowboys fall to the bottom of the NFL in defensive ranking but they stopped producing those turnovers they’d been notorious for under Quinn. While much of that could be chalked up to a new system and significant injuries, the responsibility still fell on Zimmer, and he certainly felt that weight. “I’ve had fun,” Zimmer said to The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “…But it’s been hard. I’m not going to lie about that. It’s been hard.” Going from the penthouse to the outhouse was not the fall from grace Cowboys fans expected under Zimmer, and for a while he looked like he’d be one-and-done as coordinator of the Cowboys. Then a funny thing started happening. The Cowboys defense, injuries and all, started to improve. Players started staying true to their assignments, run fits were getting filled and mental mistakes began to dissipate. Suddenly a future with Zimmer running the defense didn’t sound so crazy. After ranking 30th in overall defense through the first 11 weeks of the season, the Dallas defense has bounced up to seventh overall in the weeks following. It’s nothing short of amazing getting this defense up into top 10 status and to think he’s done so with three of the biggest stars, Trevon Diggs, DeMarvion Overshown and DeMarcus Lawrence, out for the year. It’s safe to say Zimmer has earned the right to be in the conversation going forward. If Zimmer could accomplish all this in 2024 under these terrible circumstances, imagine what he could accomplish next year with his system fully installed, his roster finally healthy, and his needs somewhat addressed? But now it seems the script has been flipped because Zimmer has suggested he may not want to return at all. When asked about coaching next season Zimmer expressed a rather unresolved mindset on the matter. “We’ll see,” Zimmer said. “Let’s wait and until the end of the year and see where we’re at.” At 68-years-old, Zimmer is past the average age of retirement in the US, so it’s perfectly possible the veteran coach decides the grind isn’t worth it and he’s ready to ride off into the sunset. It’s no longer just about if Dallas wants Zimmer, but also about if Zimmer wants Dallas. Related articles [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
Cowboys roundtable: Defensive players, the Dallas offense, and the Philly game
Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Our writers provide their opinions on the latest Dallas Cowboys news during our weekly review on the Roundtable. Every week, we gather the latest news about the Dallas Cowboys and seek our writer’s perspective on each headline. Welcome back to the roundtable. This week we have Brian Martin, Tom Ryle, and RJ Ochoa, David Howman and Jess Haynie. After watching the defense put on a show against Tampa Bay, and some serious talent ready to walk out the door next season, which one defensive player would you want to see back next year between Osa Odighizuwa, Jourdan Lewis and Eric Kendricks? The Dallas Cowboys defense put Baker Mayfield under extreme pressure which resulted in him throwing one interception which was an incredible play by Jourdan Lewis. Osa Odighizuwa was a menace all game and was one of the best defenders rushing the passer and Eric Kendricks is now one of the top tacklers in the league this year. Jess: You have to go with Odighizuwa. He’ll be 27 when next season starts compared to 30 and 33 for Lewis and Kendricks. He’s also your only clear asset at DT while Dallas has other options at CB and LB. That’s not to say I don’t want either of the other veterans back, especially Lewis given the year he’s had, but if you can only have one it’s got to be the only guy still in his prime and at the weakest position. Brian: I would personally try to prioritize bringing back Odighizuwa if it’s financially feasible, but I also think Jourdan Lewis should be a top priority as well and one that would be much more cost-effective. Considering the Cowboys bargain shopping mentality for free agency, I’d really like to see them bring back Lewis considering how many injuries they’ve had at the CB position this year and the last few years. Corners are a little more difficult to find than defensive tackles. Howman: I’m going to be the contrarian and say Chauncey Golston. The rapid ascension he’s had this year after finally moving back to his natural position playing on the edge is just a hint of what he can be. But since Golston wasn’t part of your actual question, I’ll say Jourdan Lewis. This defense needs some guys with that dawg in them, and Sunday night was just the latest reminder that Lewis has always been that kind of guy. Tom: I think Jess hit it on the head. Odighizuwa should have more seasons ahead than the others. He’s my preference, but I wouldn’t be surprised if both he and Lewis can command more money than the organization wants to pay. Kendricks may be the most likely to return because of that. RJ: If I have to pick one of those then I think the answer is Osa just because the team has shown a dramatic inability to find proper defensive tackles. It would pain me greatly to watch Jourdan leave, though. How would you describe the offensive performance last week against Tampa Bay? The offense without CeeDee Lamb looked a little clunky at times and it’s clear the entire Cowboys offense funnels through him. Cooper Rush finished with 292 passing yards and one touchdown, but Rico Dowdle ended the day with only 23 rushing yards and averaged 1.3 yards per carry. Jess: The same as I’d describe it during this entire 4-1 stretch; enough to get by. Even the best teams that Dallas has played against recently, Tampa Bay, Cincinnati, and Washington, have all had below-average to bad defenses. Last night the Bucs committed to shutting down Rico Dowdle and paid for it through the air. In other weeks, we’ve seen the reverse. This week against the Eagles features a defense that can stop you both ways in the same game. Brian: Competitive. That’s honestly the best and probably most fitting way to describe the Dallas Cowboys offense as of late, especially against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cooper Rush has been as advertised. He’s once again keeping the team afloat with Dak Prescott sidelined and doing it with a patchworked offensive line that has been surprisingly playing better than expected. Howman: Brilliant. Mike McCarthy knew he couldn’t lean on Rico Dowdle as he had the past three weeks, and sure enough they came out throwing a ton. But Cooper Rush understood the assignment and got the ball out quick on concepts designed to beat the Buccaneers’ Cover 1 and Cover 3 calls. They still ran the ball to keep Tampa Bay honest, but also understood that wouldn’t be their money maker. Just a brilliant game plan from McCarthy and near perfect execution from the players. Tom: Gutty. Rush showed a clear understanding of what he could and couldn’t do, the down-roster receivers stepped up, and the O line and running backs held up in pass protection. But the grittiest of all was CeeDee Lamb. He really should shut it down for his own sake, but he just can’t. I wish he would, because he’s shown us what he’s really worth. RJ: I’d say it was just enough. Clearly the Cowboys wanted to attack early and build a lead that could survive a potential rally. They were right in that sense I suppose! The rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles is set for this weekend. Can this defense do it again and stop the Eagles’ attack? Also, give one hot take you have about the game. This week the Dallas Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a division rematch. The last game between these two teams in Week 10 saw the Eagles win handily with a 34-6 score inside AT&T stadium. The kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. in Lincoln Financial Field with the Eagles favored to win at -9.5. Historically between the two teams Dallas leads the series 74-57 and in the last ten meetings both teams have won five games each. Jess: I’d have felt better before the Commanders
Cowboys news: What might be on Dallas’ Christmas list?
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys. Mailbag: What’s on your Cowboys wish list? – Mickey Spagnola, Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com If only Dallas’ Christmas wishes could come true. So what’s on your Christmas wish list for the Cowboys? Both for these last two games and the offseason ahead? – Santa Claus/North Pole Mickey: Very cute. Also, top of my very pertinent wish list would be good health. This has been an unfortunate season when you consider the uncommon number of Pro Bowl players the Cowboys have and did have at one point this season on injured reserve. Think about it this way: Currently on injures reserve are Dak Prescott, DeMarcus Lawrence, Zack Martin and Trevon Diggs. Those guys alone count $93.5 million against the $255.4 million salary cap. That right there consumes 37 percent of the cap. And if we add in other players with Pro Bowls on their resumes missing multiple games, guys such as Brandin Cooks, Micah Parsons and Daron Bland, that’s another $17 million, that comes to $38.2 million of cap dollars at some point missing games. And by COO Stephen Jones calculation, there is currently $102 million total dollars on injured reserve, so 40 percent. Someone needs to lay hands on this team for the rest of this year and going forward with some of these rehabs to get this team healthy. Tommy: Good to hear from you in your busiest time of the year, Mr. Claus. In the next two games, the best gift that Dallas can gift themselves is allowing their young contributors to get an uptick in snaps and gain some valuable experience. With no playoffs ahead of them, let some of the guys who will be future starters and/or depth pieces going forward play free and fast since they’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain. As far as the offseason goes, finding a way to keep Micah Parsons, Osa Odighizuwa and Jourdan Lewis in the fold would be equivalent of getting the Christmas present you had at the top of your list under the tree. Cowboys’ Jerry Jones wants NFL to continue playing on Christmas no matter the day: ‘We’re going to be there’ – Garrett Podell, CBS Sports Increased NFL exposure is on top of mind for Jerry. For years, the NBA owned Christmas Day. But the NFL began playing regularly on Christmas Day in 2020, and they’re not letting up. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who is in the Pro Football Fame not only as a team executive but also as contributor to helping grow the league, said he feels like the NFL will ensure it’s always playing on Christmas, no matter what day of the week the holiday falls on. “Christmas Day is Christmas Day, and it doesn’t wait around for what day it’s on,” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday. “We want to be there on Christmas Day. “I would think the future is whatever day it’s on, we’re going to be there on Christmas.” The NFL has two games scheduled for Christmas Day this season, both on Netflix: the Kansas City Chiefs at the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. and the Baltimore Ravens at the Houston Texans at 4:30 p.m. There’s also the special treat of Beyonce performing the halftime show of the Ravens-Texans game, something Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is angling to attend despite being in the middle of a work day. What would you get the Dallas Cowboys for Christmas? 5 ideas including a realistic choice that would make major difference – Mauricio Rodriguez, AtoZSports.com Some things on Dallas’ Christmas list could come true if they wanted them to. If I could get the Dallas Cowboys anything for Christmas, what would I get them? Now, it’s a tricky question so I decided on some ground rules before picking. Here are a few: I don’t have to get them gifts that make sense for the 25th specifically. I mean, they’re 7-8 by now and eliminated from the playoffs. I’m sure delayed gifts will be for the best. The realistic one: An early contract extension for Micah Parsons Parsons said last week that he’d love to sign an early deal with the Cowboys so the team can “attack free agency.” Considering the amount of needs Dallas has heading into 2025, this would be a major achievement for the front office. Now granted, I’m not sure that’s what the Jones want, as they’ve suggested they expect another “tight” offseason. But as long as they’re open to being aggressive, extending Parsons early would lower his cap hit for 2025 and allow them to spend freely in March, which is where the impact makers are signed. The Cowboys simply gotta do better than being dead last in free agency signings like they were this season. The longshot, best-case scenario gift: Ben Johnson You know that feeling when you get the perfect gift for someone special in your life? That’s what I’d feel if I could gift the Cowboys the hottest head coaching candidate in the market: Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. I’m fully convinced he’d give the team the biggest gameday edge out of any candidate. It’s looking like they might run it back with Mike McCarthy, and I have little to no hope of Dallas landing Johnson with how selective he appears to be. But one can dream. Cowboys 3-round mock draft: Dallas stockpiles offensive firepower – Randy Gurzi, Sports Illustrated Since we’re eliminated from the playoffs, it’s time to take a peek at the offseason. Dallas was expected to make big changes this offseason with Mike McCarthy on the hot seat but this resurgance has him favored to return. Whether he comes back for a sixth year, or they look for a new coach, the offense is going to need more talent. That’s the focus early in this 3-round mock draft as the Cowboys bring in two difference-makers with their first two selections. Round 1: Emeka Egbuka,
Packers officially pass Cowboys for most playoff appearances in NFL history
Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have been dethroned atop the NFL playoff appearances mountain. Maybe you did not watch the game on Monday night. It is the week of Christmas, after all. Perhaps you were spending time with family or out getting a last-minute gift. It is possible that the Dallas Cowboys being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday afternoon (before they soundly beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) soured you from wanting to watch football. We have all been there. You didn’t miss much on Monday night. Outside of Troy Aikman and Joe Buck offering the most reasoned take on the College Football Playoff so far, the Green Bay Packers provided the football world with the first shutout of the season (it took until Week 16!) as they kept the New Orleans Saints from scoring a single point. In the process of their victory the Packers clinched a playoff appearance on the season. It was the Packers who broke the Cowboys beyond complete recognition with a victory in the first round of last year’s playoff tournament. Green Bay demolished Dallas in the Wild Card Round and the Cowboys took almost the entire calendar year of 2024 to regain even a remote semblance of themselves. How is the Packers’ recent playoff appearance related to the Cowboys, though? While Green Bay is moving on and Dallas is not, what is significant about it is that the Packers have now passed the Cowboys for the most playoff appearances in NFL history. With the Packers clinching a playoff berth tonight, they take the lead over the Cowboys for the most postseason appearances in NFL history with 37. pic.twitter.com/SvO3fdnjNy — Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) December 24, 2024 Older fans of the Cowboys will know and remember that at one point in time the Dallas Cowboys were the playoffs. Consider that as the Cowboys hoisted the Lombardi Trophy following Super Bowl XXX that they had appeared in eight Super Bowls and an incredible 23 playoffs overall. Super Bowl XXX obviously includes part of the Jerry Jones ownership and he will certainly be the target of many people and their criticism for something like this. If we examine the Jones ownership era specifically consider that this season is the 18th in which his team will not play in the postseason. Amazingly, they are now a perfect .500 in terms of playoff appearances since 1989 when Jerry took over: 18 playoff years, 18 non-playoff years. The Packers have now reached the playoffs 24 times since 1989 just so we can consider things as much apples to apples as possible. The amazingly weird coincidence of it all obviously is that Mike McCarthy has served as the center of playoff appearances for both the Packers and Cowboys over the last almost 20 years now. What’s more is that he has personally been the head coach of one of the two teams in three playoff games specifically where Green Bay beat Dallas. It should be noted that the Packers are among the oldest teams in the NFL and have an incredibly rich history. They were in their own wilderness of sorts prior to figuring things out in the mid-90s, but as one of the oldest rivals of the Cowboys and one of the current teams who is their kryptonite, it stinks watching them pass Dallas up.
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles, 2024 NFL Week 17
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles, 2024 NFL Week 17 Keep track of everything related to Cowboys at Eagles in NFL Week 17 as Dallas visits Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon. Contributors: LP Cruz and TCDeckard The Dallas Cowboys are undefeated this season in games played where they were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Whether or not that continues to hold true over the final two weeks of the regular season will be of extreme fascination. Up next for the Cowboys is their final road trip of the year, a venture to face a division rival in the Philadelphia Eagles. It was the Eagles’ loss last week to the Washington Commanders that served as the final straw that eliminated Dallas from the playoffs, and as a result, Philly all but took themselves out of contention for the top seed in the NFC. Still though, a win would give the Eagles the NFC East title, their first since 2023. Whenever the division is secured it will mark the 20th consecutive year that the NFC East has seen its reigning champion fail to repeat so Philly will in all likelihood be the team carrying that burden next year. Cooper Rush, CeeDee Lamb, Rico Dowdle and co. will have their hands full on offense while Micah Parsons, Marist Liufau and DaRon Bland look to help Dallas continue their form on defense. Even with the season being effectively lost before it was official we have seen the Cowboys playing hard and it stands to reason that this will continue in the City of Brotherly Love. Here’s our stream for everything you need to know about it all. We will update it throughout the week to include all relevant news regarding the game, injuries and everything else.
