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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 21: Omarion Hampton #8 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for yards during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere\/Getty Images) <\/p>\n
DALLAS – The Dallas Cowboys will miss the playoffs again this season. The team\u2019s playoff hopes officially ended after Sunday\u2019s 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.<\/p>\n
Cowboys Playoff Hopes Die <\/p>\n
As the Cowboys fell to 6-8-1 on Sunday, the story of the game mirrored what we\u2019ve seen for most of the season.<\/p>\n
The team had a strong offensive performance. Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes. But the defense was terrible, allowing Chargers quarterback Justin Hebert to have his way.<\/p>\n
The loss officially eliminates the Cowboys from the playoff chase.<\/p>\n
The team now only has two remaining games for the season \u2013 against Washington on Christmas Day and the Giants 10 days later.<\/p>\n
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What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
Coach Brian Schottenheimer reflected a bit on things as his first year as a head coach winds down in a somewhat disappointing fashion.<\/p>\n
“We\u2019re in year one. And, you know, we\u2019ve done some things that we\u2019re proud of this year. There\u2019s been certainly not the success in the win-loss column. That\u2019s very evident. We\u2019re disappointed about that. But again, I\u2019m fueled by the fact that we get to play an NFC East opponent this week and then next week. You know, we want to win and to sustain some success. And we have a chance to potentially go 5-1 in the division. You know, this is the NFC East and so that\u2019s something that motivates us,” he said.<\/p>\n
Trevon Diggs Returns <\/p>\n
Cornerback Trevon Diggs returned to the field on Sunday after missing eight games. He also cleared up the mystery surrounding his concussion.<\/p>\n
Diggs said he hit himself on the head with a bracket while trying to mount a television to the wall.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, his return did not make much of a difference for the defense.<\/p>\n
Ryan Flournoy\u2019s Knee Sprain <\/p>\n
Coach Schottenheimer also told reporters on Monday that there\u2019s good news about Ryan Flournoy.<\/p>\n
An MRI on his knee revealed only a sprain. So, there\u2019s a chance he\u2019ll play on Thursday in Washington.<\/p>\n
The Source: The FOX 4 Sports team gathered information for this story from player and coach interviews, as well as game highlights.<\/p>\n
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