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Matt Eberflus News / Inside The Star / December 17

5 Defensive Coordinators who could replace Matt Eberflus

We all know the Cowboys lack a defensive identity, and that is a problem that needs to be fixed after the season. This isn’t just a bad season. What I’ve watched is a defense that never knows what it wants to be.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 17

5 most disappointing Dallas Cowboys players entering Week 16

The entire 2025 NFL season has been a disappointment for the Dallas Cowboys. Their latest two-game losing streak has them at 6-7-1 and all but guaranteed to miss the playoffs.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 17

Cowboys 'dream scenario' for final stretch of NFL season is pure delusion

The Dallas Cowboys entered December on a three-game winning streak, with momentum in their favor for a potential late-season run at the NFC East title.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

CeeDee Lamb News / Athlon Sports / December 17

NFL Facing Punishment Decision on CeeDee Lamb Incident

CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff hopes came crashing down on Sunday following a disappointing 34-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Cowboys needed to win that game after suffering a defeat to the Detroit Lions in Week 14, but they came up short and are now headed to their second straight season without making the playoffs.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 17

Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 16 betting odds & preview

The Dallas Cowboys enter Week 16 on a two-game losing streak, which essentially ended their hopes of making a run at the playoffs. As frustrating as it is to miss out on the postseason, the Cowboys still believe they found plenty to build on this season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / December 17

Cowboys’ 3-game win streak was a mirage

After the Monday night loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the Dallas Cowboys were sitting at 3-5-1 for the season and heading into their bye week. The next day, they traded for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 17

Top 5 candidates Cowboys must consider to replace DC Matt Eberflus

With three games left to play in the 2025 NFL season, it's become apparent that the Dallas Cowboys need to make some big changes this offseason. One change fans will be begging for is at defensive coordinator, where Matt Eberflus hasn't lived up to expectations.

Dak Prescott News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 17

Dak Prescott on verge of major NFL honor for first time in Cowboys career

The Dallas Cowboys' season took a turn for the worse in Week 15, but there have been some bright spots throughout the 2025-26 campaign. One of the bright spots in Dallas throughout the year has been the play of superstar quarterback Dak Prescott.

Jerry Jones News / Gridiron Heroics / December 17

'That Wasn’t the Plan': Jerry Jones Addresses What Went Wrong in Cowboys’ Loss to Vikings

Jerry Jones did not hide his disappointment after the Dallas Cowboys’ 34-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, a defeat that pushed his team to the brink of playoff elimination.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Dallas Cowboys News / Gridiron Heroics / December 17

'That Wil Impact…': Jerry Jones’ Latest Response to Question About Matt Eberflus’ Cowboys Future

Jerry Jones is no longer hiding his frustration with a Dallas Cowboys defense that has unraveled down the stretch. After another opponent’s quarterback delivered a breakout performance, Jones made clear that the coming weeks will play a major role in determining whether defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus keeps his job.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16

Chargers vs. Cowboys bold predictions for Week 16 clash

The Dallas Cowboys are not dead just yet. With a 6-7-1 record, the Cowboys have a chance to do the unthinkable and win the NFC East division in the final three weeks of the regular season.

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Jerry Jones News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 16

Jerry Jones receives major career achievement amid Cowboys' collapse

The Dallas Cowboys watched their NFL playoff hopes crumble on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings, but it wasn't all bad news for the franchise over the past 48 hours.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 16

Updated Cowboys 2026 NFL draft order, list of picks entering Week 16

The Dallas Cowboys are just one loss away from officially putting their slim NFL playoff hopes to rest and turning the page to NFL draft season, where the focus will be on how the team can address its glaring issues on the roster during the offseason.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 16

DC Matt Eberflus is not going to like what Dallas Cowboys' Jerry Jones just admitted heading into Week 16

It's Week 16 and the Dallas Cowboys' defense remains one of the worst in the entire NFL. What does that mean for the future of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus?

Trevon Diggs News / Inside The Star / December 16

Trevon Diggs time in Dallas is coming to an end

It feels like every single week the situation with Trevon Diggs gets more weird. Diggs said he expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings after a two-month absence from a concussion and a stint on injured reserve with a right knee injury.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 16

Jerry Jones shares the one thing Cowboys will not do

The Cowboys have almost no chance to make the playoffs in the wake of their Week 15 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Dak Prescott has sobering message after Cowboys fall out of playoff race

Dak Prescott put the Dallas Cowboys’ situation into perspective as the team’s playoff hopes went up in smoke. The Cowboys quarterback spoke to reporters late Sunday following his team’s rough loss to the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 15