The Dallas Cowboys have had a successful run in the regular season over the last two decades, but when it comes to the postseason, they have struggled to make a significant impact. Despite making the playoffs 13 times since their last Super Bowl win in 1995, they have failed to advance past the divisional round, with their last NFC Championship Game appearance dating back to 1995.
In the 2015 season, the Cowboys came close to a victory against the Packers in a memorable game known as the “Dez caught it” game, where a controversial call overturned a game-winning touchdown catch by Dez Bryant. However, the team has been unable to replicate that success in subsequent playoff appearances.
In the past three seasons, the Cowboys have been one of the top teams in terms of regular-season performance, with 36 wins and leading the league in scoring. Despite their regular-season success, their playoff record has been less impressive, with only one win and two losses in the wild card round as favorites.
Looking ahead to the 2024-2025 season, expectations remain high for the Cowboys, with a projected win total of 10.5. However, some analysts, like Skip Bayless, are not optimistic about the team’s chances, predicting a record of 8-9 and missing out on the playoffs.
Despite losing key players like Tyron Smith and Tony Pollard in the offseason, the Cowboys have retained their core group of stars, including Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons. With new additions like linebacker Eric Kendricks, the team is looking to make another push for the playoffs.
Currently listed at +1700 to win the Super Bowl and +700 to win the NFC, the Cowboys are facing stiff competition in their division, with the Eagles leading the NFC East odds. However, they are still favored to make the playoffs at -210.
As the new NFL season approaches, the question remains whether the Cowboys can break their playoff curse and turn their regular-season success into postseason victories. Stay tuned to FOX Sports for the latest updates on the NFL and other sports news. Subscribe to get personalized newsletters with stories about your favorite teams and players delivered right to your inbox.