FRISCO, Texas -- All things considered, wide receiver George Pickens has been everything the Dallas Cowboys could have hoped for when they acquired him this past offseason in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Of course, it all starts this week on Sunday Night Football. According to the NFL, if the Cowboys beat the Vikings in prime time on NBC and Peacock, their current chances of securing a playoff berth rise from 11 percent to 15 percent... granted those chances drop to 3 percent if they lose. So stay tuned!

The Dallas Cowboys have a chance to make the NFL playoffs, but it's not likely. Here are the bizarre scenarios that could land Dallas in the postseason.

In a total shift from the previous standard the Dallas Cowboys now boast the No. 1 graded defensive line in the NFL right now.

Murray, the incumbent starter at middle linebacker for Dallas, ranks 92nd among 95 linebackers this season according to Pro Football Focus.

The Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions meet for Thursday Night Football at Ford Field. Here are the best prop bets for the game.

There are still others who have expiring contracts and have been key contributors this season. Here's a look at the top three Cowboys playing for an extension during the final four weeks of the season.

The Lions and Cowboys are facing off in what could be a high-scoring "Thursday Night Football" game in Week 14. Here are the best bets, player props:

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) attempts to catch a one-handed touchdown as he’s covered by Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) in the third quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, December 4, 2025. Lamb suffered a concussion when his head hit the turf. He left the game. The Cowboys lost, 44-30.

Trevon Diggs’ future with the Cowboys hangs in the balance as tensions rise over injuries and team culture, casting doubt on his return against the Vikings.