What Are the Cowboys Playoff Chances?
The Cowboys’ playoff chances are off the board ahead of Week 17 as they have been eliminated. Here are some of their data points as they relate to the Cowboys' playoff picture, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook Texas:
| Cowboys Playoff Chances: | OTB |
| Cowboys to Miss Playoffs | OTB |
| Cowboys to Win Super Bowl | OTB |
| Cowboys to Win NFC | OTB |
| Cowboys to Win NFC East | OTB |
| Last Verified | December 22, 2025 |
The percentages above are derived from converting the Cowboys' betting odds for each market into an implied probability. These odds will vary from sportsbook to sportsbook and will fluctuate throughout the offseason and during the 2025 season.
Who are the Cowboys Playing in the Playoffs?
The 2025-26 season is almost done. But the Cowboys will not be playing in the playoffs this season.
Are the Cowboys in the Playoffs?
No, the Cowboys are not in the playoffs as they have been officially eliminated.
Cowboys Playoff Picture: Key Updates December 2025
Here are the most important and relevant bits of information regarding the Dallas Cowboys' playoff picture:
- 📅 December 20: The Cowboys are eliminated from the playoff race after the Eagles defeat the Commanders.
- 📅 December 14: The Cowboys suffer another defeat, this time falling 34-26 to the Vikings.
- 📅 December 4: The Cowboys fall to the Lions 44-30, hurting their chances.
- 📅 November 27: The Cowboys edge out the Chiefs 31-28 and have won three games in a row.
- 📅 November 23: The Cowboys rally from a 21-0 deficit to stun the Eagles 24-21.
- 📅 October 19: Ceedee Lamb returns and goes off, catching 5-of-8 targets for 110 yards and a touchdown in a monster 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders.
- 📅 September 22: Dallas reveals that CeeDee Lamb sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears.
- 📅 August 27: Dallas trades star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for two first-round picks and Kenny Clark.
- 📅 May 7: Dallas trades a 2026 3rd-round pick and a 2027 5th-round pick in exchange for WR George Pickens and a 2027 6th-round pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- 📅 April 24: The Cowboys select guard Tyler Booker in the first round of the draft.
- 📅 March 15: Dallas signs RB Miles Sanders and DE Dante Fowler.
- 📅 March 13: DL Solomon Thomas signs with Dallas.
- 📅 March 11: The Cowboys re-sign WR KaVontae Turpin and sign DE Payton Turner.
- 📅 March 10: Dallas signs RB Javonte Williams and OL Robert Jones.
- 📅 March 4: The Cowboys re-sign DT Osa Odighizuwa, CB C.J. Goodwin, and OL Brock Hoffman.
- 📅 March 3: The Cowboys trade a 2025 fifth-round draft pick to the Patriots for QB Joe Milton III and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick.
- 📅 February 1: Dallas hires Klayton Adams as offensive coordinator.
- 📅 January 28: The Cowboys hire Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator.
- 📅 January 24: Brian Schottenheimer is hired as the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
- 📅 January 13: Dallas releases head coach Mike McCarthy after five seasons.
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Key Contributors Towards Cowboys Playoff Chances
After failing to make the playoffs in 2024, the Cowboys hired coach Brian Schottenheimer to lead Dallas. With a new coach and QB Dak Prescott returning from injury, hopes were high in Dallas. But their defense struggled mightily, and it was a big reason they will miss the playoffs for the second straight season.
Where Can I Bet on the Cowboys to Make the Playoffs?
You can bet on the Cowboys to make the playoffs at most major sportsbooks in the United States. Sports betting in Texas isn't legal, but if you travel to a state where it is legal, you can bet on the Dallas Cowboys on any of the top sportsbook apps, including BetMGM, Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings, etc.
Unfortunately for sports fans, Texas sports betting won't be here until at least 2025 when the state legislature meets next. There was positive momentum in 2023 but it ultimately fell short. Once Texas sportsbook apps are here, however, Cowboys fans will have a full menu of betting options available in the palm of their hand.
Dallas Cowboys Playoff Picture and Predictions
The Cowboys' playoff picture is no longer available, as they have been officially eliminated from the playoff race.
Cowboys Playoff Chances FAQs
Ahead of Week 17 of the 2025-26 season, the Dallas Cowboys' playoff chances are extinguished, as back-to-back losses to the Vikings and Chargers, coupled with the Eagles' back-to-back wins, have sealed their fate and ended their season.
The Dallas Cowboys are out of the playoffs. This will be the second consecutive season the Cowboys do not make the playoffs, as they lost too many games early on, and dug themselves into a hole they could not climb out of.
No, the Dallas Cowboys are not in the playoffs. They will not be in the playoffs this season. This will be the second consecutive season the Cowboys miss the playoffs, leaving them to figure out how to end this drought next season.
NFL bettors can wager on the Dallas Cowboys to make or to miss the playoffs on most legal U.S. sportsbooks, including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars sportsbook, and more. It's worth noting, however, that sports betting is still not legalized in the state of Texas.
The Cowboys will next travel to Landover, Maryland, to face the Washington Commanders. With both teams out of the playoff race, this matchup will be all about pride, as both teams look to end the season on a good note.
Author
Cody Kutzer has been covering the sports betting and gambling space for several years and has been losing his parlay bets for even longer. He currently serves as an editor and fact-checker for BetTexas.com to ensure readers have the latest and most accurate information surrounding what's happening in Texas sports betting.
