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Cowboys’ Playoff Hopes Fade After Vikings Loss as Jerry Jones Puts Matt Eberflus on Notice

Owner scrutiny of the defense turns the final three games into an evaluation period with playoff odds below one percent.

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.