Overview
- Dallas fell to 6-7-1 with a 34-26 home loss to Minnesota, and NFL.com now pegs the Cowboys’ postseason odds at under one percent.
- Jerry Jones said defensive coaching adjustments will be judged over the final three games, signaling that coordinator Matt Eberflus is under review.
- Despite trading for Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson midseason, the defense ranks near the bottom of the NFL in yards and points allowed.
- Fans and media amplified calls to fire Eberflus after J.J. McCarthy led the Vikings to 34 points against a Dallas unit that struggled to pressure the quarterback.
- Dak Prescott urged teammates to stay professional and finish strong, while Brandon Aubrey missed two 50-plus-yard field goals and Williams exited with a concussion.