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Cowboys playoff scenarios: what needs to happen for Dallas to secure a wild-card spot

The Dallas Cowboys needed a few breaks to top the Oakland Raiders, 20-17, on Sunday night. And to sneak into the playoffs, they’re going to need a few more.

Yes, the Cowboys got some help when the Panthers held off Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, 31-24 in Carolina. Dallas also got an assist from the Los Angeles Rams, who took control of the NFC West with a dominating 42-7 win over the Seahawks in Seattle.

But the one big domino that still has to fall before the conclusion of Week 13 is the Atlanta Falcons.