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Cowboys playoff tracker: What the 1-1 record says about their playoff chances

September 23, 2026

Following an initial defeat to open the campaign, the Dallas Cowboys rebounded during Week 2 by defeating the Washington Commanders 37-20 to pull even at one win and one loss. Despite the bounce-back victory, analytical roundups indicate that defensive vulnerabilities and a stagnant running game continue to cap the franchise's standing in current league power rankings.

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