Dallas Cowboys' Season Ends with a Whimper

USA, ArlingtonMon Dec 22 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys' season ended on a sour note as they lost 34-17 to the Los Angeles Chargers. The game was a disappointment for the Cowboys, who had already been eliminated from playoff contention. The Chargers, on the other hand, played with a sense of urgency, knowing they needed a win to secure a playoff spot. The Cowboys' defense, which has been a bright spot all season, struggled to contain the Chargers' offense. The Chargers' receivers, Tre' Harris and Quentin Johnston, had a field day against the Cowboys' secondary. Harris made a spectacular one-handed catch for a touchdown, while Johnston had 104 yards receiving and a touchdown. The Cowboys' offense was led by receiver George Pickens, who had seven catches for 130 yards and a touchdown. Pickens has been a consistent performer for the Cowboys this season, and his performance against the Chargers was a bright spot in an otherwise lackluster game. The Cowboys' coaching staff made some questionable decisions throughout the game. One notable example was a fourth-down call in the third quarter. The Cowboys were trailing 24-17 and had a chance to tie the game. Instead, they called a handoff to fullback Hunter Luepke, who was stopped for no gain. The Chargers then went on a long drive that sealed the game.
The Cowboys' playoff hopes were dashed before the game even started. The Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Washington Commanders on Saturday eliminated the Cowboys from playoff contention. The Cowboys' loss to the Chargers was a disappointing end to a season that had shown promise. The Cowboys have some work to do in the offseason. They need to address their offensive line, which has been inconsistent all season. They also need to improve their secondary, which struggled against the Chargers. The Cowboys have a young team with a lot of potential, and they will need to make some smart decisions in the offseason to improve their chances of making the playoffs next season. The Cowboys' loss to the Chargers was a disappointing end to a season that had shown promise. The Cowboys have a young team with a lot of potential, and they will need to make some smart decisions in the offseason to improve their chances of making the playoffs next season.
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