Dallas Cowboys Playoffs 2027
The Dallas Cowboys are 2-2, 2nd in the NFC East, 1 game behind the New York Giants. They are 0 games behind the No. 7 seed with 13 to play. Next: home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thu, Oct 8 · 8:15 PM EDT on Prime Video.
BuccaneersThu, Oct 8 · 8:15 PM EDT · Prime VideoNFC East Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Giants | 3-1 | +3 | W2 |
| 2 | Cowboys | 2-2 | +10 | W1 |
| 3 |  Eagles | 2-2 | -18 | L2 |
| 4 |  Commanders | 1-3 | -34 | L1 |
NFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  49ers | 4-0 | – |
| 2 |  Vikings | 4-0 | – |
| 3 | Giants | 3-1 | 1 |
| 4 |  Panthers | 2-2 | 2 |
| 5 |  Bears | 3-1 | 1 |
| 6 |  Seahawks | 3-1 | 1 |
| 7 |  Rams | 2-2 | 2 |
| – | Cowboys | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Lions | 2-2 | 2 |
| – | Eagles | 2-2 | 2 |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full NFC playoff picture →
Cowboys 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | at Giants | L 20-28 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | vs Commanders | W 37-20 |
| 3 | Sep 27 | vs  Ravens | L 31-34 |
| 4 | Oct 4 | at  Texans | W 34-30 |
| 5 | Oct 8 | vs Buccaneers | 8:15 PM |
| 6 | Oct 18 | at  Packers | 8:20 PM |
| 7 | Oct 26 | at Eagles | 8:15 PM |
| 8 | Nov 1 | vs  Cardinals | 1:00 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | at  Colts | 1:00 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | vs 49ers | 4:25 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | vs  Titans | 1:00 PM |
| 12 | Nov 26 | vs Eagles | 4:30 PM |
| 13 | Dec 7 | at Seahawks | 8:15 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | at Rams | 4:25 PM |
| 16 | Dec 27 | vs  Jaguars | 8:20 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | vs Giants | 1:00 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | at Commanders | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Dallas Cowboys playoffs page refreshes after every Cowboys game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the NFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Dallas Cowboys playoffs FAQ
Are the Dallas Cowboys in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are 0 games behind the No. 7 seed with 13 games left.
When is the next Cowboys game?
Thu, Oct 8 · 8:15 PM EDT, home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Prime Video.
What is the Cowboys record at home, on the road and in the division?
1-1 at home, 1-1 away, 1-1 in the NFC East and 1-1 against the NFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.