ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys' defense served as a slump buster of sorts for Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in a 34-26 upset victory that all but eliminated Dallas from postseason contention. Skol chants ringing throughout AT&T Stadium served to mark the death of the Cowboys' 2025 playoff hopes.

The Cowboys are hanging on to their playoff hopes by a wing and a prayer after they fell to the Vikings on Sunday night.

Dallas dropped to 6-7-1 with the loss and can still technically make the playoffs, but it would take a lot. The Cowboys would need the 9-5 Philadelphia Eagles, who are in first place in the NFC East, to lose their final three games, while Dallas would need to win against the Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders and New York Giants.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott opened up about the harsh reality of the team's NFL playoff chances after a tough loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Eberflus is Dallas' third defensive coordinator in three seasons and after the performance vs. the Vikings, there could be a fourth.

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Dallas vs. Minnesota picks for 'Sunday Night Football' in Week 15