Vikings severely damage Cowboys’ playoff hopes, beating Dallas 34-26

The Cowboys (6-7-1) have to win their three remaining games and hope defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia goes 0-3. ARLINGTON, Texas — J.J. McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score, C.J. Ham had the go-ahead TD on his first carry of the season and the Minnesota Vikings severely damaged Dallas’ playoff hopes … Read more

Javonte Williams injury: Cowboys running back returns after getting sidelined with shoulder injury

Javonte Williams suffered an injury on his touchdown run Sunday night against the Vikings. DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams punched in an early touchdown Sunday night — but he did so at the expense of his shoulder, apparently. But the Cowboys got good news by the second half: Williams returned at the … Read more

Latest Dallas Cowboys playoff picture: Where does everything stand heading into critical Sunday night game?

Not only can the Cowboys afford another loss at this stage in the season, they would be faced with a near-impossible task making the playoffs since the Eagles won. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys are in desperate need of a bounceback win Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings. Not only can the Cowboys not afford … Read more

Latest Dallas Cowboys playoff picture: Are they eliminated yet? It’s close

The Cowboys playoff chances have dwindled to almost zero. Here’s a last-ditch scenario. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys were in desperate need of a bounceback win Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings. They did not get one. The Cowboys lost 34-26 to the Vikings at home, as the defense had another disappointing showing and kicker … Read more