For the Dallas Cowboys, the season had been slipping through their fingers one loss at a time. The Minnesota Vikings didn’t just beat the Cowboys in Week 15, 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 in the press conference after the loss. “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.”

The team is 6-7-1 with three games remaining. So far, they have just a 1 percent chance of making the playoffs, and the only path to the postseason is by winning the NFC East. In order to do that, Dallas will have to win their final three games against the Chargers, the Commanders, and the Giants. Plus, the Philadelphia Eagles will have to lose their final three games.

While the Cowboys are not officially out of the postseason race, it’s indeed a long shot.

In a way, the Commanders are caught in the center of it all. Sure, the team is no longer vying for a postseason run, but they would play a big role in deciding whether the Cowboys or the Eagles go to the playoffs. If Washington defeats the Eagles twice in the final three weeks, the Cowboys would be in a good position.

It’ll be interesting to see how the next three weeks shape up.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys suffered a 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.

QB 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.

But team owner Jerry Jones publicly stated that the player wasn’t healthy enough. In a new move now, Dak Prescott stepped in to support Diggs after the team made its final decision on him.

“I had a conversation with him [Diggs] when he told me he wouldn’t play. I told him: Go on Monday and ask what they expect from you, and then you have the plan throughout the week. You can make sure you do exactly that,” Prescott revealed in the press conference.

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A 30-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 12 was his last game. In the wake of lingering knee issues and a surprising concussion episode at home, the situation looked bad for him. But when the Cowboys opened their 21-day practice window, it looked like Diggs could return soon. 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.