The (6–5–1) Dallas Cowboys are finally back in winning contention, riding a three-game streak with five games remaining to fight for a playoff spot. According to Next Gen Stats, their postseason chances sat at 14% before the Chiefs game, jumped to 22% after the win, and could climb to around 50% with a victory over the Lions, putting Dallas firmly back in the playoff realm.

New Additions and Big Returns Spark Momentum

I am not saying these players are the only reason the Cowboys have been winning, but since their return, the Cowboys have gone undefeated since November 17th. The addition of DT Quinnen Williams has had an immediate impact in the trenches, helping contain running backs under five yards per carry and creating problems for opposing QBs.

Also, the supporting cast of LB DeMarvion Overshown, Safeties Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker and new addition LB Logan Wilson, who are getting back to their normal play after their injuries. Once they get back to themselves on the field, sooner or later.

Offenses beware!!! On the offense side, the Cowboys have elevated longtime practice squad RB Malik Davis to be a solid, impactful RB 2 that this team has been needing. In the last three games, he has run for 10 carries for 91 rush yards, 9.6 yards per carry and a Touchdown. He has shown to be an impactful RB2 reliever for Javonte Williams.

Cowboys' Path to the Playoffs

If the Cowboys were to win out, their playoff chances would skyrocket to around 98%. To take the division crown, however, they'd still need the Philadelphia Eagles to drop at least two games. Realistically, Dallas can only afford one loss the rest of the way; finishing with 10 wins would keep them firmly in the wild-card race, but dropping two games, leaving them at nine wins, would force them to rely on tiebreakers and help from other teams — a scenario where their chances become extremely slim. For the Cowboys, the hope is simple: keep the streak alive, and who knows… maybe ride it all the way into February, if you catch my drift.