The Cowboys spent an NFL-low $20.47 million in free agency in 2024, per OverTheCap.com, and they went bargain bin shopping in 2025. They struck oil with running back Javonte Williams, but most of their additions didn't move the needle. Dallas needs more from its front office in free agency in order to build a more competent defense in 2026.

Dallas dropped to 6-7-1 with the loss and can still technically make the playoffs, but it would take a lot. The Cowboys would need the 9-5 Philadelphia Eagles, who are in first place in the NFC East, to lose their final three games, while Dallas would need to win against the Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders and New York Giants.

The Minnesota Vikings severely damaged the Dallas Cowboys playoff hopes with a 34-26 win in Arlington on "Sunday Night Football." J.J. McCarthy now has back-to-back games with three total touchdowns,

The Dallas Cowboys will have a special addition to the team's jerseys when they take the field for an NFL Christmas showdown with the Washington Commanders.

NFL Week 15 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Sunday Night Football game between Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys.

The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention before taking the field for their game at the Dallas Cowboys.