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Matt Eberflus News / Pro Football Rumors / December 21

Cowboys To Evaluate DC Matt Eberflus After 2025 Season

In recent weeks, Matt Eberflus‘ stock has taken a number of hits. That continued today during the Cowboys’ lopsided loss against the Chargers. Dallas lost 34-17 to Los Angeles on Sunday.

CeeDee Lamb News / Athlon Sports / December 21

Cowboys Announce CeeDee Lamb News on Sunday

CeeDee Lamb has came to play during the past several weeks for the Dallas Cowboys. Lamb missed some time earlier this season with a concussion and ankle injury.

Jonathan Taylor News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 21

Depressing stat highlights harsh reality of Cowboys' defense

Three straight games, three straight losses for the Dallas Cowboys. In their final home game of the 2025 season, the Cowboys were outscored by the Los Angeles Chargers 17-0 in the second half, falling 34-17.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 21

Matt Eberflus' future with Cowboys seems clear after defensive dud vs. Chargers

Will the Dallas Cowboys be getting a new defensive coordinator for Christmas?

Commanders likely to retain Dan Quinn, move on from DC

Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon expected to keep job in 2026

Rams make change to coaching staff after special teams meltdown

Has Dolphins' Mike McDaniel done enough to keep his job?

Why Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa may need each other in 2026 after benching

George Pickens News / A to Z Sports / December 21

The telling George Pickens play that we should really be talking about from Cowboys' loss to Chargers

We all know about George Pickens' dominance as a wide receiver in his first year with the Dallas Cowboys. And if you briefly forgot about it during a two-game slump, Pickens made sure to remind you with a 130-yard performance in the 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Jets defense still has one of NFL's most shocking stats

The New York Jets lost to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, 29-6, continuing what has been another miserable season.

Charlie Smyth, Tyler Shough lead Saints to win over Jets

Baker Mayfield throws horrible interception as Buccaneers lose crucial game to Panthers

Has Panthers QB Bryce Young finally proved worthy of No. 1 pick?

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The '2024-25 NFL starting quarterbacks' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

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The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

Dak Prescott News / Athlon Sports / December 21

NFL Facing Punishment Decision on Dak Prescott Incident

The Dallas Cowboys came into Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers knowing they were already eliminated from contention for the 2025 NFL playoffs.

Jerry Jones News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21

Jerry Jones offered brutal quote about Cowboys’ DC

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus might want to update his resume if Jerry Jones’ comments on Sunday are any indication. Jones was asked Sunday about Eberflus’ future as defensive coordinator after the Cowboys’ 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 21

The Cowboys have a couple of obvious decisions to make after hitting rock-bottom versus the Chargers

In a game in which the Matt Eberflus-led defense needed to do something for the Dallas Cowboys, it did nothing. During the Cowboys' 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the abysmal performance by the defense made it very clear the front office has an extremely obvious decision to make on that side of the football.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 21

Updated 2026 NFL draft order following Cowboys' brutal loss to Chargers

The Dallas Cowboys' late-season struggles continue, extending the team's losing streak to three games after watching their NFL playoff hopes vanish earlier in the weekend.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 21

3 winners & 2 losers from Cowboys Week 16 loss to Chargers

With the playoffs out of reach, the Dallas Cowboys were playing for pride on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. That didn't prove to be enough motivation as they were defeated 34-17 in their final game at AT&T Stadium this season.

NFL News / Inside The Star / December 21

Dallas Cowboys lose third straight in 34-17 defeat to Los Angeles Chargers

From a postseason perspective, the Dallas Cowboys saw any hopes of a miracle come to an end last night with the Philadelphia Eagles winning the NFC East.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 21

3 frustrating takeaways from Cowboys' loss to Chargers in Week 16

The Dallas Cowboys dropped their final home game of the season as the Los Angeles Chargers won 34-17. Dallas, which was eliminated from the postseason when the Philadelphia Eagles won on Saturday night, started strong with a touchdown on the opening drive.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Cowboys pull off incredible statistical feat for 2nd time in franchise history

The Dallas Cowboys have already been eliminated from the NFC playoffs, but that won’t stop them from playing hard down the stretch. Dallas is going all out against Los Angeles in Week 16 and their offense still looks dangerous.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / December 21

Dallas Cowboys' preseason hero finally gets a chance to play due to star player's injury

Ahead of the Dallas Cowboys' last game at home this season, the team announced its gameday inactives 90 minutes before kickoff. With the Cowboys' mathematically eliminated from the NFL playoffs, they intend to play starters with the intention to win.

George Pickens News / Inside The Star / December 21

George Pickens’ Cowboys Future in Play in Week 16

Last night, the Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from playoff contention after the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Washington Commanders. While that was an inevitable end to their chances, this season isn’t over, especially for George Pickens.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / December 21