It wasn’t pretty at all for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, even after an 8-9 losing record, Tom Brady managed to win the NFC South to clinch another playoff berth in his illustrious career. The best player in NFL history has another shot to win an impressive eighth Super Bowl.
Meanwhile, theCowboysare back in the playoffs after a 12-5 record. Until the last week of the season,Dallashad a chance to clinchtheNFC East, but thePhiladelphia Eaglestook care of business with a win against theNew York Giants.
So, in a long awaitedgame,the Buccaneersand the Cowboysclash with the season on the line. Read here to find out what happens if Tampa Bay loseto Dallasin theWild Cardround of the playoffs.
NFL playoffs: What happens if the Buccaneerslose againstthe Cowboys in the Wild Card round?
If the Buccaneerslose tothe Cowboysin the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs, Tampa Bay will be officially eliminated. Then, as the No.5seed in the NFC, Dallas would advance to the Divisional round and their next rival would be theSan Francisco 49ers.
In case the Cowboysbeat the Buccaneers, there’s no other scenario for Dallas. They would have to face the No.2seed49ersat San Francisco. There’s no scenario in which the Cowboys could host a game in the Divisional round.
Nevertheless, afterthe Giants beat the Vikings, if the Eagles and 49ers are eliminated next week, Dallas could host the NFC Championship Game. New York are the only chance for that to happen for the Cowboys.