NFL Playoffs 2024: Dallas Cowboys still have a chance at home field advantage

The Dallas Cowboys are trying to win their first Super Bowl in 28 years. Dak Prescott has silenced his critics with a record of 12-5 and will be the biggest threat for the San Francisco 49ers and other teams such as the Eagles and the Lions.

However, the big question surrounding the Cowboys is if they could win a road game in the playoffs. That’s why, when they entered the most challenging stage of the schedule, thousands of fans were wondering if Dallas were ready to be a championship caliber franchise.

In the end, the Dallas Cowboys survived one of the toughest stretches in the NFL facing the Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia, the Buffalo Bills, the Miami Dolphins and the Lions.

After a huge win against the Washington Commanders in Week 18, their chances of having home-field advantage went up by clinching the NFC East and the No.2 seed.

Jerry Jones believes the Dallas Cowboys might win the Super Bowl (Getty Images)

Who will have home-field advantage in the NFC?

The San Francisco 49ers finished with a record of 12-5 and clinched the No. 1 seed and a bye week. The Dallas Cowboys are No. 2 with a record of 12-5, followed by the Detroit Lions at No. 3 (12-5). Despite a record of 9-8, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the No. 4 seed as division champions in the NFC South.

In the biggest surprise of Week 18, the Philadelphia Eagles lost against the New York Giants (27-10) and fell to a record of 11-6. Thanks to this result, Nick Sirianni and his players opened the door for the Dallas Cowboys to win the NFC East. The Eagles will be the No.5 seed facing Tampa on the road.

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So, Dak Prescott and the Cowboys will play the wild card round at home against the Green Bay Packers. After that, their path would likely take them to host Detroit and then travel to San Francisco for the NFC Championship Game.

Dak Prescott quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys (Getty Images)

In the other matchup of the Wild Card round, the Los Angeles Rams will visit the Detroit Lions. Of course, the biggest story here is the return of Matthew Stafford to the Motor City.

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Will the Dallas Cowboys have home field advantage in the playoffs?

After the Dallas Cowboys clinched the No.2 seed with a win against the Washington Commanders in Week 18, they get to host a game in the Wild Card round and, if they advance, another one in the Divisional round.

Furthermore, if the 49ers lose their first playoff matchup in the Divisional round, the Cowboys would have the chance to host the NFC Championship Game and avoid going on the road the entire postseason. That’s why there’s still a chance to have full home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

The numbers don’t lie. In 2023, Dallas have a record of 8-0 at home and 4-5 on the road. Undoubtedly, their chances of winning the Super Bowl depend on AT&T Stadium, although anything is possible in the NFL.