It’s tough being a Dallas Cowboys fan. Unfortunately, it has been for yearseven during the somewhat good ones, of which this one is not.
After going 6-8 through Week 15, the Cowboys have officially been eliminated from 2024 playoff contention before they even kick off their Week 16 Sunday Night Football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And while they haven’t missed a postseason since 2020, their track record in the playoffs over the last few decades left much to be desired as it was.
With the Commanders’ win today, the Cowboys have officially been ELIMINATED from playoff contention❌
Dallas (6-8) will miss the postseason for the first time since 2020. pic.twitter.com/0oGzbkvmGg
— Football Forever (@fballforeverhq) December 22, 2024
Cowboys’ playoff victories over the last 25 years
It’s been a while since Cowboys fans could really get excited about something. Even after three straight 12-5 regular seasons, the Cowboys always seem to choke in the playoffsif they even make it there.
The Cowboys have not won a Super Bowl since the 1995 season. They have not won an NFC Championship game since 1995. And their playoff history over the last 25 years is pretty disappointing.
In the last 25 years, the Cowboys have gone to the playoffs 15 times. But…since 1999, the Cowboys have won just four playoff games.
- 2010: Won Wild Card, lost Divisional Round
- 2015: Won Wild Card, lost Divisional Round
- 2019: Won Wild Card, lost Divisional Round
- 2023: Won Wild Card, lost Divisional Round
It’s been a disappointing last nearly 30 yearsand unfortunately, things don’t look to be changing any time soon.
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