NFL playoff picture: Eagles No. 2 seed scenarios
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The Dallas Cowboys won’t be heading back to the postseason — again. The Cowboys were officially eliminated from playoff contention Saturday after the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 29-18.
The Cowboys blew a chance to take a lead lead after forcing a fumble on a punt return to take over at the Philadelphia 8. But given a second chance to take a late lead, Prescott looked again to Pickens with the pass that set up Aubrey's game-winning field goal.
The Eagles clinched a second straight NFC East title with a 29-18 win over Washington, officially ending the Cowboys' playoff hopes and 30-year championship chase.
The Dallas Cowboys have mathematically been eliminated from playoff contention with the Philadelphia Eagles win on Saturday.
The Cowboys' rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, have a lot to play for, but after a loss to Washington snapped their 10-game winning streak, they are starting to run out of room to improve what looks like a No. 2 seed in the playoffs.
Saquon Barkley cleared 1,000 yards on the season as Philadelphia solidified control of the NFC East with an efficient win over Washington.
In Season with the NFC East released on HBO Max on Tuesday and gave fans another close look at the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders and New York Giants.
Their playoff hopes are two inches from being over. All that's needed is one final nail to be driven into the coffin. Dallas has one shot at making the dance, and those who self-identify as Eagles fans have to feel good about their team's chances of delivering the knockout punch.