Dallas dropped to 6-7-1 with the loss and can still technically make the playoffs, but it would take a lot. The Cowboys would need the 9-5 Philadelphia Eagles, who are in first place in the NFC East, to lose their final three games, while Dallas would need to win against the Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders and New York Giants.

The Chargers can clinch a playoff berth this weekend. It starts with not falling into a trap against the Cowboys.

The Minnesota Vikings severely damaged the Dallas Cowboys playoff hopes with a 34-26 win in Arlington on "Sunday Night Football." J.J. McCarthy now has back-to-back games with three total touchdowns,

NFL prop picks and SGP bets for Minnesota vs. Dallas on 'Sunday Night Football' from the SportsLine Machine Learning Model AI

Let's take a look at three bold predictions for this Chargers-Cowboys Week 16 clash in Dallas as both teams still eye the postseason.

Poor play in the red zone has been an issue all year, and was one of several reasons why the Cowboys are where they are.

The Dallas Cowboys are being urged to use their franchise tag on NFL All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey instead of wide receiver George Pickens.

Wide receiver George Pickens was quiet in both the Lions loss and the Vikings loss, causing some to wonder if team owner Jerry Jones may reconsider wanting to keep him around long-term. However, Jones recently assured fans that this was not the case.