The Dallas Cowboys’ hopes for an NFC East title have come to a disappointing end as the 2025 season concludes. For the second consecutive year, the Cowboys will not make the playoffs. The pivotal moment arrived on December 20 when the Philadelphia Eagles secured a victory over the Washington Commanders, officially sidelining Dallas from playoff contention.
In what has turned out to be a challenging December, the Cowboys are currently on a three-game losing streak, a stark contrast to their earlier three-game winning streak in November that had briefly lifted their win percentage above .500. Their recent struggles have coincided with the Eagles rebounding in the same timeframe, putting additional distance between the two teams.
As the Cowboys look ahead to Week 17, they find themselves eliminated from playoff discussions, clutching only the motivation of pride and draft position as they prepare to face two divisional foes below them in the NFC East standings. Their chances of clinching the division had seemed promising earlier in the season, but the Eagles’ consistent performance has solidified their dominance.
Currently, the NFC playoff race is heating up, with the Philadelphia Eagles clinching the division title and marking a significant achievement as the first team since 2004 to capture back-to-back NFC East championships after a lengthy 20-year streak of nonconsecutive winners.
The current NFC playoff picture is led by the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears, while several teams, including the Green Bay Packers, are still vying for the remaining spots. As the season draws to a close, the Cowboys will turn their attention to rebuilding for the upcoming year, aiming to reverse their fortunes in the near future.