Dallas Cowboys Miss Playoffs in 2025 Season; Jerry Jones Reflects on Challenges and Future
The Dallas Cowboys ended their 2025 NFL season with a 6-8-1 record following a Week 16 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, 34-17, which officially ended their playoff chances. This loss extended the Cowboys' playoff drought to 30 years, highlighting ongoing challenges within the team.
A significant factor impacting the Cowboys' performance was the diminished defensive core after trading star linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Despite these difficulties, Dallas managed notable victories against strong opponents such as the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants, along with a tie against the Packers during the season.
Offensively, quarterback Dak Prescott had a strong individual season, finishing with 4,175 passing yards and 28 touchdowns. He also led the NFL in completions, with 378, and attempts, with 552. Wide receivers George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb each surpassed 1,000 receiving yards, demonstrating a potent passing game.
Team owner Jerry Jones acknowledged that the Cowboys underachieved this season but remains optimistic about the future. He expressed hope for 2026 and the goal of returning the franchise to a championship game. The Dallas Cowboys still have remaining games against the Washington Commanders and the New York Giants on their schedule as the season concludes.
