Do the Cowboys’ playoff chances die with a loss to the Lions? Here’s what oddsmakers say

The Cowboys need to win as many games as they possibly can.

But when it comes to making the playoffs, the team really needs a W this Sunday when the Detroit Lions come to town.

Jerry Jones’ team, like the Lions, is 1-2. Dallas is currently tied for last place in the NFC East with the New York Giants.

Thus far, Dak Prescott has struggled. Head coach Jason Garrett has kept the status quo. Even Ezekiel Elliot, tied for the league lead in rushing, has said he’s partially to blame for the team’s troubles.

Jones isn’t ready to hit the panic button, but if his team loses this Sunday, he probably should.

Right now, Vegasinsider.com gives the Cowboys the worst odds to win the NFC East.

538.com gives the Cowboys a 28 percent chances to get into the postseason.

The site currently says the Cowboys, who are currently favored between three and four points by most oddsmakers, have a 62 percent chance to claim a victory this coming Sunday.

Only 28 out of the 207 playoff teams since 1990 have made the playoffs. That means that if the Cowboys lose on Sunday, history says they have around a 14 percent of securing a playoff berth.