The Dallas Cowboys are trying to win their first Super Bowl in almost three decades. That’s why Jerry Jones signed Mike McCarthy as head coach and gave Dak Prescott a massive contract extension to be the franchise quarterback for the future.
For a second consecutive year, the Cowboys finished with a 12-5 record. However, this season Dallas couldn’t clinchthe NFC East. Though they had a shot until the last week, the Philadelphia Eagles won the title. Now, the challenge ahead is great on the road against the Buccaneers and the best player in NFL history, Tom Brady.
So, in one of the most expected games,the Cowboysand the Buccaneersclash with the season on the line. Read here to find out what happens if Dallas loseto Tampa Bayin theWild Cardround of the playoffs.
NFL playoffs: What happens if the Cowboyslose againstthe Buccaneersin the Wild Card round?
If the Cowboyslose tothe Buccaneersin the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs, Dallas will be officially eliminated. Then, as the No.4seed in the NFC, Tampa Baywould advance to the Divisional round and their next rival would be the San Francisco 49ers.
In case the Buccaneersbeat the Cowboys, there’s no otherscenariofor Tom Brady and Tampa Bay. After the Giants got the upset at Minnesota, Tampa would play against the 49ers in San Francisco.
However, the Buccaneers could host another game in the playoffs thanks to the Giants. If Tampa and New York reach the NFC Championship Game, that matchup would be played at Raymond James Stadium. That’s the only scenario to host another playoff game for Tampa.