A full look at the Dallas Cowboys' arsenal in the 2026 NFL draft and current first-round order entering Week 16.

With the Cowboys’ playoff odds at just 1%, I asked ChatGPT to map out the exact scenario that keeps Dallas alive — and why they’re not eliminated yet.

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.

The Dallas Cowboys have taken a hit in the latest NFL power rankings roundup after watching their playoff hopes plummet in Week 15.

The NFL playoff picture has almost entirely passed the Cowboys by after their Sunday Night Football defeat to the Minnesota Vikings. ESPN, as of Monday morning, gives the Cowboys a 1% shot of making it to the playoffs.

Yes, the Dallas Cowboys technically still have a path to make the playoffs after back-to-back losses to the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings. But, according to ESPN, it’s down to 1%. With the loss to the Vikings, the Cowboys were eliminated from the NFC Wild Card hunt, but they can still win the NFC East division.

There were some bright spots for the Dallas Cowboys despite an ugly defeat to the Minnesota Vikings, with five players standing above the rest with their PFF ratings.

How far did the Dallas Cowboys fall on NFL power rankings lists following their latest loss to the Minnesota Vikings?