The Dallas Cowboys suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of their rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, on Sunday afternoon, falling 41-7 at Lincoln Financial Field. The loss dropped their record to 7-9, mathematically eliminating them from postseason contention and capping off a season filled with struggles and disappointment.

For the Cowboys, the defeat to the Eagles was the latest in a string of setbacks that have derailed what many had hoped would be a successful season. Quarterback Dak Prescott, who is still recovering from season-ending hamstring surgery, shared his frustration in a candid postgame interview.

“Nobody plans to lose,” Prescott said. “Nobody plans to have a losing season. You expect playoffs every year. You expect to win this division.” He didn’t hide his feelings, adding, “It sucks. It’s frustrating.”

Before suffering his injury, Prescott had managed 1,978 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. His absence has been a significant blow to the Cowboys’ offense, which has struggled in his absence, contributing to the team’s underwhelming performance this season.

Unfortunately for the Cowboys, Prescott isn’t the only key player lost to injury this year. Star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was recently placed on Injured Reserve, effectively ending his campaign. Lamb had been one of the few bright spots for the Cowboys’ offense, and his absence leaves a noticeable void for the remainder of the season.

With their playoff hopes officially dashed, the Cowboys are left to regroup and finish the season on a positive note. Their next challenge comes next Sunday when they host the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium, where they’ll look to salvage what’s left of a dismal campaign.

While the team’s playoff aspirations are no longer realistic, the Cowboys still have pride to play for. Dak Prescott’s honest reflections on the season, alongside the injuries that have plagued the roster, serve as a reminder of the unpredictability and challenges of the NFL. As they look to 2025, the Cowboys will need to focus on rebuilding and addressing the areas that have left them frustrated this season.