Since the bye week, Dallas has done its part to turn this season around. But assuming they don’t somehow win out, the Cowboys will need more than just their own victories to sneak back into the playoffs. This week’s rooting guide focuses on what they need from Week 13 to help pull off the comeback.

As glorious as it was, the Cowboys’ win over Philadelphia didn’t really change their situation. They’re still the 10th-place team in the NFC. That’s not to say beating the Eagles didn’t matter, but it shows how this mission won’t be accomplished quickly. Dallas will have to keep chipping away with its own wins and hope for some other teams to falter down the stretch.

Current 2025 NFC Playoff Standings

1. Los Angeles Rams 9-2 (4-2) 2. Philadelphia Eagles 8-3 (7-2 vs NFC) 3. Chicago Bears 8-3 (

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