Overview
- Dallas fell to 6-7-1 after Sunday night’s defeat, dropping its postseason odds to under 1% with only a division title still possible if the Cowboys win out and the Eagles lose out.
- The Eagles’ magic number is one and they can clinch in Week 16 with a win at Washington on Saturday or a Cowboys loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
- Special teams and situational failures loomed large for Dallas, with Brandon Aubrey missing from 51 and 59 yards and the offense going 2-for-12 on third down.
- Owner Jerry Jones called the situation “very disappointing,” and Dak Prescott labeled the loss one of his toughest, as season-long defensive issues persisted for a unit cited for allowing 420 points.
- Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy threw for 250 yards with three total touchdowns in the spoiler win, though Minnesota reported injuries needing MRIs for Jonathan Greenard, Javon Hargrave and Brian O’Neill, while Dallas’ Quinnen Williams entered concussion protocol.