The Cowboys are playing the Commanders on Christmas. Are they still in the playoff hunt? Here's their Week 17 postseason outlook.

Are the Cowboys out of playoffs? Explaining Dallas' postseason picture in Week 17 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Cowboys are eliminated from the playoff hunt, but they still could benefit from certain outcomes in Week 17.

It’s the second-straight season the Cowboys will miss the postseason. The last time that happened was the 2019 and 2020 seasons.

The Washington Commanders are experiencing a breakthrough with second-year pro Johnny Newton after his three-sack performance in a Week 17 loss against the Dall

With just two games remaining in the 2025 season, the Las Vegas Raiders have made the decision to shut down star edge rusher Maxx Crosby for Week 17 against the New York Giants. He has been dealing with a knee injury.

The season may not have gone how Jerry Jones hoped for, but that didn't stop him from dressing as Santa Claus and passing out gifts to his Dallas Cowboys.

FINAL | Things become a little iffy down the stretch, but the Cowboys hold on to beat the Commanders 30-23. The Cowboys still have a shot at avoiding a losing season. They’re also 4-1 in the NFC East with the finale against the Giants on deck.