Last week, the Dallas Cowboys had a golden opportunity to right their season and gain some serious ground in the NFC East. They played the Carolina Panthers, a middling team that hasn’t seen much success lately, and promptly lost to them. The deflating loss was the last straw for some fans who have already started thinking about the 2026 draft.
While the Cowboys are not totally done with the hope of playoffs in the 2025 season, they need a miracle among their defense to have any real chance. This week they get another chance to help themselves in the NFC East with a game against a direct rival. the Washington Commanders. The Cowboys can bypass the Commanders in the division race with a win, which would actually rekindle hope for some.
Just how many fans will come along for a ‘playoff cha