The Dallas Cowboys could actually clinch a playoff spot by the end of today. They would be the first NFL franchise to do so in the 2016 season if all works out. The first part of their clinching scenario happened on Thursday when they won a hard-fought and ugly game over the Minnesota Vikings. That was required for them to have a chance to make the playoffs this weekend.
Now they can watch two games in hopes of getting step one of their dream 2016 season out of the way. They can get to the playoffs today with either a loss by Washington, or a tie or loss by Tampa Bay.