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Dallas Cowboys Playoff Chances 2026
2-3 · 3rd in NFC East
The Dallas Cowboys (2-3) sit 3rd in the NFC East, 1.5 games behind the New York Giants and have a 20% chance to make the playoffs. They have beaten the Commanders and the Texans, and have 12 games left.
Updated Sat Oct 10 · 4:48 AM ET · 20,000 simulated seasons · How it works
Make playoffs
20%
Win NFC East
14%
Projected wins
7.1
of 17 games
What this week is worth
Week 6 at Packers
- With a win
- 31%
- With a loss
- 12%
- Swing
- 19 pts
Final win total
1%2
3%3
8%4
12%5
16%6
18%7
16%8
12%9
8%10
4%11
2%12
1%13
Most likely: 7 wins (18%)
Playoff seed
- Seed 1<1%
- Seed 21%
- Seed 35%
- Seed 47%
- Seed 51%
- Seed 62%
- Seed 73%
- Miss playoffs80%
Division: Alive · Playoffs: Alive · Magic numbers
NFC East race
| Pos | Team | W-L-T | GB | DIV | CONF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New York Giants | 3-1 | — | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| 2 |  Philadelphia Eagles | 2-2 | 1 | 1-0 | 1-2 |
| 3 | Dallas Cowboys | 2-3 | 1.5 | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| 4 |  Washington Commanders | 1-3 | 2 | 0-2 | 1-2 |
Teams with identical win percentages share a position.
Head-to-head vs division rivals
New York Giants
- L 20–28 · Away · Sun, Sep 13
- Upcoming · Home · Week 17 · Sun, Jan 3
Philadelphia Eagles
- Upcoming · Away · Week 7 · Mon, Oct 26
- Upcoming · Home · Week 12 · Thu, Nov 26
Washington Commanders
- W 37–20 · Home · Sun, Sep 20
- Upcoming · Away · Week 18 · Sun, Jan 10
Results so far
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @New York Giants | Away | L 20–28 |
| 2 | vsWashington Commanders | Home | W 37–20 |
| 3 | vsBaltimore Ravens | Neutral · Maracanã Stadium | L 31–34 |
| 4 | @Houston Texans | Away | W 34–30 |
| 5 | vsTampa Bay Buccaneers | Home | L 16–24 |
Remaining schedule
Remaining strength of schedule: .521 combined opponent win percentage — 7th toughest of 32.
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Site | Opp record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | @Green Bay Packers | Away | 2-2 |
| 7 | Mon, Oct 26 | @Philadelphia Eagles | Away | 2-2 |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vsArizona Cardinals | Home | 1-3 |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | @Indianapolis Colts | Away | 2-2 |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vsSan Francisco 49ers | Home | 4-0 |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vsTennessee Titans | Home | 0-4 |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 26 | vsPhiladelphia Eagles | Home | 2-2 |
| 13 | Mon, Dec 7 | @Seattle Seahawks | Away | 3-1 |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | @Los Angeles Rams | Away | 2-2 |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vsJacksonville Jaguars | Home | 3-1 |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vsNew York Giants | Home | 3-1 |
| 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | @Washington Commanders | Away | 1-3 |
FAQ
- What are the Dallas Cowboys' chances of making the playoffs?
- The Cowboys have a 20% chance to make the 2026 playoffs and a 14% chance to win the NFC East, based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season.
- What is the Cowboys' record in 2026?
- The Dallas Cowboys are 2-3 (1-1 in division games, 1-2 in conference games), 3rd in NFC East.
- Who do the Cowboys play next?
- The Cowboys play on the road against the Green Bay Packers (2-2) in Week 6 on Sun, Oct 18.
- How many games do the Cowboys have left?
- The Cowboys have 12 regular-season games left after playing 5.
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Updated OCT 9 · 11:02 PM ET