Dallas Cowboys eliminated from playoff contention
DALLAS - The Dallas Cowboys are officially out of playoff contention for the 2024-2025 season.
The Washington Commanders' win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday shut the door on a possible playoff berth for the Cowboys.
Dallas (6-8) had an outside shot of making the postseason if the Commanders and other potential Wild Card teams faltered down the stretch.
Cowboys fans' postseason hopes were likely gone long ago, but the team has won three of the last four games.
The Cowboys take on the playoff hopeful Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.
Dallas Cowboys Draft Position
Being eliminated from the playoffs locks in a top 18 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft for Dallas.
As of Sunday at 4 p.m., the Cowboys were in position to pick 12th in next year's draft.