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Dak Prescott explains why he's not blaming himself for Cowboys' failed season

The 2025-26 NFL season came to an unceremonious end for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon, falling to the New York Giants, 34-17. With the offseason kicking off immediately as the franchise searches for ways to improve ahead of Brian Schottenheimer's second year as head coach, the next couple of months will be critical.

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Brian Schottenheimer discusses Cowboys' timeline for Matt Eberflus decision

The Dallas Cowboys were again flat in Week 18, losing to the New York Giants 34-17. That gives them a 7-9-1 record in the first season under head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who isn't thrilled with the results.

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The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz

Matt Eberflus News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Cowboys’ historic defensive clunker the final nail in Matt Eberflus’ coffin

The Dallas Cowboys had yet another disappointing season where they fell short in several areas, and this year, it looks like it was the defense that let them down.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Jadeveon Clowney News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 4

Cowboys' Jadeveon Clowney misses massive contract bonus due to unfortunate reason

The Dallas Cowboys concluded their 2025-26 NFL season with a 34-17 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon. With the defeat, the Cowboys finished 7-9-1, recording a losing record for the second straight year and allowing over 500 points for the first time in franchise history.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Exclusive: Cowboys teammate reveals CeeDee Lamb secret to George Pickens’ career season

Reddy Steward may not be a household name, but he knows the Dallas Cowboys’ star players better than anybody. The 24-year-old will end the Cowboys’ 2025 season as the top cornerback following the release of former Pro Bowler Trevon Diggs and an injury to Daron Bland.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 4

Full list of Cowboys' pending free agents entering 2026 NFL offseason

Week 18 came to an end with another loss for the Dallas Cowboys, who were defeated 34-17 on the road against the New York Giants. While the coaching staff expressed a desire to end the season on a high note, the loss isn't the worst thing that could have happened.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 4

Cowboys' 2026 NFL draft order gets major boost after Week 18 loss

The Dallas Cowboys dropped the 2025-26 season finale to the division rival New York Giants, but it was not all bad news for the team entering the NFL offseason.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 4

2 winners & 3 losers from Cowboys’ flat Week 18 loss to Giants

The Dallas Cowboys' season has come to a merciful end. The frustrating campaign, which featured some of the worst defense we've ever seen, finished with a thud as the Giants won 34-17.

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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.

NFL News / Inside The Star / January 4

Cowboys season ends poorly with 34-17 loss to Giants

The 2025 Dallas Cowboys season is officially in the books, as a 34-17 loss against the New York Giants capped off a 7-8-1 record for the team. This one featured both familiar issues for Dallas and brought some hope for 2026.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 4

Rapid reactions from Dallas Cowboys' embarrassing Week 18 loss to Giants

The Dallas Cowboys lost their season finale to the New York Giants, in a lopsided contest. Dallas came into this one looking flat and never found a good rhythm.

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The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 4

Cowboys' disatrous season ends with FOX diss in non-competitive game

The Dallas Cowboys made the trip to MetLife Stadium to face the division rival New York Giants in Week 18, but things did not go as planned. While the team was hoping to end the season on a high note despite no shot at the NFL playoffs, the Cowboys found themselves run out of the building in a non-competitive game.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 4

Cowboys' star rookie loses cool, gets ejected from Week 18 game vs Giants

The Dallas Cowboys' defense has been difficult to watch all season, and that's not changing in the final game of the year. While facing the New York Giants, Matt Eberflus' unit has been unable to stop the pass and the run.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 4

Watch Cowboys-Giants fight perfectly sum up disaster season

The Dallas Cowboys' disastrous season is coming to an end on Sunday afternoon, with a Week 18 showdown against the division rival New York Giants. Unfortunately for Dallas, tempers flared during the second half after the Giants took a two score lead.

Donovan Ezeiruaku News / 5 GOATs / January 4

Dallas DE Donovan Ezeiruaku ejected after brawl breaks out between Cowboys, Giants

A massive brawl broke out between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants during Sunday’s Week 18 matchup. Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was ejected from the game.

Matt Eberflus News / Yardbarker / January 4

Report paints dreary picture for Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus

Eberflus has come under fire for the failures of the Cowboys defense.

Two-time Pro Bowl Trevon Diggs quickly lands with new team

Cowboys place RB Javonte Williams on IR

Dak Prescott has a chance to join Drew Brees with an unfortunate stat

George Pickens News / Athlon Sports / January 4

NFL Makes Punishment Decision on George Pickens Incident

George Pickens played his part in the Dallas Cowboys’ Christmas Day win over the Washington Commanders. The Pro Bowl wide receiver logged four catches for 78 yards, helping the Cowboys secure a much-needed 30-23 victory against Washington.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 4

Cowboys should close out 2025 with Week 18 win

The last time these two teams met, the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants put on an offensive show. It was especially offensive if you are a fan of defensive football.

Dallas Cowboys News / The Spun / January 3

Dallas Cowboys Make It Pretty Clear Who They're Firing After This Season

The Dallas Cowboys are going to miss the playoffs for the second year in a row and team owner Jerry Jones is going to do everything in his power to avoid making it three.

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / January 3

NFL Makes Final Decision on Dak Prescott Incident

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are set close out their season on Sunday with a road game against the New York Giants. It will technically be a non-bearing game for the 7-8-1 Cowboys after they had already been eliminated from playoff contention, but Dallas will want to end its season on a high note.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / January 3