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According to The Athletic's NFL Playoff Simulator, the Dallas Cowboys hold a 37% chance of reaching the 2026 playoffs ahead of today's kickoff. If Dak Prescott's 4-5 squad defeats Brock Purdy's 7-1 San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium, those odds would climb to 52%.
The 49ers vs. Cowboys game is set for November 15 at 12:25 p.m. PT at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game will air on FOX, and viewers without cable can stream it for free via DIRECTV, which offers a five-day free trial. DIRECTV's MySports Genre Pack ($49.99/month) and MyNews Genre Pack ($39.99/month) both include FOX among their 20+ sports-focused channels.
Although a Dallas win would bring the team back to .500 for the first time since Week 4, linemakers favor San Francisco by 3.5 to 4 points. The 49ers' defense is beginning to coalesce, as The Arizona Republic noted while expressing confidence in the NFC West leaders. Both teams enter the matchup following Week 9 victories: the Cowboys defeated the Colts 27-23, while San Francisco dominated the Raiders 38-17.
Key Analysis
The odds may favor San Francisco, but the Cowboys have a chance to significantly improve their playoff prospects with a home win. The 49ers' recent defensive improvement and Purdy's consistent playmaking present a tough challenge for Dallas, yet the game carries major implications for the NFC playoff picture.
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