The Athletic NFL writers Mike Jones, Ted Nguyen and Dan Pompei share their thoughts on all of these storylines and more. After a victory over an 11-win Packers team on Sunday, is it time to reconsider and place the Vikings in the Eagles/Lions class of Super Bowl contender in the NFC?

No one seriously expected the Dallas Cowboys to win on Sunday afternoon. Even with backup Kenny Pickett under center for the now 13-3 Eagles, Philadelphia was universally considered the far better team in this late season matchup. It was supposed to be an easy win for the Eagles.

The Eagles will be without quarterback Jalen Hurts on Sunday. The team ruled out three players for the Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Oren Burks could start his first game of the season as a linebacker, while Nakobe Dean is doubtful.

While the Dallas Cowboys don't have anything on the line in Week 18 against the Washington Commanders, their head coach knows the situation is much

Mike McCarthy's job status with the Dallas Cowboys remains up in the air. The coach's contract is set to expire at the season's end, and with the Cowboys eliminated from playoff contention, there's no guarantee that Jerry Jones opts to bring him back on a second deal.

It is hard to believe that the Dallas Cowboys have one game left in the 2024 regular season and a decision has not been made on head coach Mike McCarthy. The Cowboys made a polarizing choice last year to retain McCarthy after they crashed out of the playoffs in the Wild Card Round following a 12-win champaign.

While it was reported last week that Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones could soon sign head coach Mike McCarthy to a new contract, McCarthy and his entire staff are still on expiring deals and,