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NFL 2026 · NFC East

Can the Dallas Cowboys still make the playoffs?

3-52 in EastNFC seed 139 games left

Next gameMon, 11/9 03:00 KST · @ Indianapolis Colts

Dallas Cowboys cannot clinch on their own even by winning out; they need help.

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Magic

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Tragic

8

8 more losses and elimination is certain

Division magic

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Cannot win the division on their own

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NFC East

TeamRecordPctMagic
New York Giants4-2-1.6439
Dallas Cowboys3-5.375-
Washington Commanders2-4-1.357-
Philadelphia Eagles2-6.250-

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Frequently asked questions

Can Dallas Cowboys make the playoffs?

Dallas Cowboys cannot clinch on their own even by winning out; they need help.

How is the magic number computed?

Assume every rival wins all remaining games; the magic number is the minimum wins that still guarantee a berth. Ties count against the team, so it can show later than official.

Does seventh in the conference mean a playoff place?

No. Division winners are seeded regardless of record, so a team with a better record can still miss out on a wild card.

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Data: licensed data from BALLDONTLIE, tallied by us. Standings and scenarios are our own calculations and may differ from official releases.