Staff writer
The playoff picture is getting clearer after several notable teams were eliminated from the postseason race on Sunday.
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers were knocked out of playoff contention before either of them took the field on Sunday. Both franchises needed a lot of help and a perfect finish in order to make the playoffs after their disappointing starts to the season. Any hope of that happening is now officially gone.
The 49ers, who reached the Super Bowl last season, have dealt with several injuries throughout the year — including from star running back Christian McCaffrey.