The Cowboys have a weaker division. They would've needed help but getting to the playoffs at 9-7 was conceivable. They needed the Eagles to lose 2 games out of 4 and the Cowboys could still beat them twice. Cowboys 9-7, Eagles 9-7.
Then they would need the Giants to lose 3 out of 6 games. 9-7.
Then the Redskins would only need to lose 1 game and then lose to the Cowboys.
It was conceivable last week. Now it's over.
To say 9-7 won't get you to the playoffs is garbage. Since 2000 only 3 seasons did teams with 10-6 or better records make the playoffs. In fact, the Chargers went 8-8 and won their division and made the playoffs.
Why give up hoping until they are officially eliminated? It takes away from watching the game..