The Dallas Cowboys' Week 15 matchup against Minnesota is huge for their postseason hopes. Will they make the playoffs?

For Eric Edholm, the Cowboys are at No. 19 in his latest power rankings, which sums up their season perfectly—middle of the pack, and struggling to keep its head above water.

Dallas is all-but eliminated from the playoffs. The final three games could determine a lot for some Cowboys players and coaches.

The Cowboys still have a glimmer of hope to make the playoffs, here's who they are working with entering Week 15.

The Cowboys spent an NFL-low $20.47 million in free agency in 2024, per OverTheCap.com, and they went bargain bin shopping in 2025. They struck oil with running back Javonte Williams, but most of their additions didn't move the needle. Dallas needs more from its front office in free agency in order to build a more competent defense in 2026.

With the Dallas Cowboys eliminated from playoff contention, the focus has shifted to what the 2026 Cowboys will look like. The future of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will be one to watch in the weeks ahead.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs expected to play in Week 15, but that did not happen and Diggs has since expressed his frustration with the team keeping him out for another game.

The Dallas Cowboys have been in a state of upheaval since Dan Quinn left; something that might not have happened had they promoted Aden Durde.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaks on his message to the team with their playoff chances heavily diminished.

Well, folks, put a fork in them. The Dallas Cowboys are done. Remember Thanksgiving? That brief, shining moment when they beat the Chiefs and we all collectively deluded ourselves into thinking, “Hey,