The Cowboys needed to win their remaining games and rely on the Eagles losing to secure the NFC East title, but they fell short, losing 34-26 to the Vikings after the Eagles defeated the Raiders 31-0. Owner Jerry Jones expressed disappointment, highlighting the team’s poor performance and acknowledging their slim playoff chances. Quarterback Dak Prescott described the loss as one of the toughest of his career, marking the Cowboys’ likely second consecutive missed playoff season. Jones noted that a miracle would be needed for the Cowboys to make the postseason.
