What do the Cowboys need to make the playoffs? Dallas' Week 15 scenarios explored

The Dallas Cowboys endured another frustrating night, losing 27-20 in their Monday Night Football matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14. The Cowboys look worse with each passing game and their injury issues are only getting more prominent.

Let's take a look at the Cowboys' playoff chances heading into the last four games of the regular season.

What do the Cowboys need to make the playoffs? Dallas' Week 15 scenarios explored (Sportskeeda)

What do the Dallas Cowboys need to make the playoffs?

The Dallas Cowboys are 5-8 and they'll need to win all of their remaining fixtures and hope that results go their way. Only then will they have even the smallest of chances to make the playoffs. The Cowboys are typically a safe bet to make the postseason, but this campaign has been a huge let-off for Jerry Jones' team.

According to the Sportskeeda Playoff Predictor, the Dallas Cowboys will finish with a 5-12 record. That means they'll not win a single game for the rest of the regular season and will miss the playoffs. Their consolation prize will be a top 10 pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Dallas Cowboys playoff chances in Week 15

The Dallas Cowboys have been inconsistent all year long and their injury issues have not made their situation worse.

The Dallas Cowboys are up against three playoff-chasing teams in the last three weeks. They will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders.

Dallas Cowboys face-off against the Carolina Panthers in Week 15

The Dallas Cowboys will face the Carolina Panthers in arguably their most straightforward game on the regular season schedule. The Panthers are 3-10 and have the worst record in the NFC.

The Cowboys are expected to win the game and put themselves in a less embarrassing situation heading into a nightmarish stretch to close out the year. It'll be interesting to see how Dallas coach Mike McCarthy sets his team up against Dave Canales and the Panthers.