For the Dallas Cowboys, the season is slipping through their fingers one loss at a time, and now their franchise quarterback is the one admitting defeat. The Minnesota Vikings didn’t just beat the Cowboys, but also knocked them out‌ of the Wild Card race. With playoff hopes fading fast, the mood inside the locker room is clearly shifting. Now, even Dak Prescott thinks his team won’t make it to the postseason.

“Unfortunately, I’m sure the playoffs are out of the out of the picture,” he said, via NFL insider Ed Werder. “But it’s about taking pride in who you are as a man, and not only that, and your job and everything that’s gotten you to this point.”

According to Werder, the Cowboys now have just a 1% chance of reaching the playoffs. While speaking to the press, Dak Prescott didn’t sugarcoat the situation and openly admitted the playoff odds are bleak. And the reality has shifted his focus toward playing with pride and finishing the season on a better note.

The Cowboys are not officially out of the postseason race, but it’s indeed a long shot. The franchise will need to run the table and some outside help, including the Philadelphia Eagles losing all their remaining games. That scenario won’t likely play out in the Cowboys’ favor. Why? It’s because the team has two of three matchups against the Washington Commanders, who recently ended their eight-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys suffered another defeat after gaining brief momentum. Just two weeks ago, they were riding high after securing three consecutive wins, which pushed them over .500 and instilled belief among the squad. But that confidence has since nearly vanished. For the Cowboys, the rest of the season now serves as a test of character. Dak Prescott’s comments came right after he stood by cornerback Trevon Diggs amid controversy over his injury status.

Dak Prescott steps forward to support Trevon Diggs

The situation surrounding Trevon Diggs is becoming more complicated each passing day. Despite practicing during the week, the Cowboys didn’t activate the cornerback from injured reserve to play against the Vikings. Interestingly, Diggs said that he felt absolutely fine and believed he was ready to play. Later, General Manager Jerry Jones publicly stated that the player wasn’t healthy enough. In a recent move, Dak Prescott stepped in to support Diggs after the team made its final decision on him. 

“Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said he talked with CB Trevon Diggs when Diggs was told he wouldn’t be activated this week,” Dallas News’ Joseph Hoyt wrote on X. “Prescott said he told Diggs to find out exactly what they want from him this next week.”

According to Hoyt, the cornerback has admitted that he still isn’t sure what the team wants from him. It just adds more to the chaos that’s ensuing in the locker room. Diggs hasn’t played since October in the wake of lingering knee issues and a surprising concussion episode at home. When the Cowboys opened their 21-day practice window, it looked like Diggs could return soon. 

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However, that never happened, and now time is running out. According to ESPN, the team must add Diggs to the 53-man roster by December 20, or he’ll remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season. With the season almost finished, Diggs may end up joining another team if the communication issues persist.