The Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 season has mercifully come to a close.

Dallas finished up its schedule with a 34-17 loss to the New York Giants in Week 18, setting the Cowboys’ final record at 7-9-1 and locking them in for the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Sunday was more of the same for a Cowboys defense that was a disaster the entire season as the Giants moved the ball up and down the field against Dallas.

The Dallas Morning News Cowboys insiders Joseph Hoyt and Calvin Watkins were at MetLife Stadium for the season finale and they break it all down in the video below, including an ugly finish for an ugly season on defense, what’s next for the Cowboys and potential changes they need to make.

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Cowboys insiders wrap up 2025 season after Dallas’ loss to Giants in season finale

The Cowboys finished their season with a record of 7-9-1, capped with a 34-17 loss to the New York Giants.

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