They may not be mathematically eliminated from playoff contention just yet, but for all intents and purposes, the Cowboys are out of the playoff race. And arguably, they’ve been out of the playoff race for quite some time. That’s just the way the cookie crumbled this year.
However, the season isn’t over yet, and the Cowboys still have five games to play. With the playoffs out of the picture, what’s left for the Cowboys to play for?
The discerning fan will immediately point to a high draft pick as something to “play” for, but that is not something the players or most of the coaches are in any way concerned with.