Follow live coverage as Dallas attempts to keep its playoff hopes alive, hosting Minnesota on ‘Sunday Night Football’

The NFL set its Week 17 schedule by setting up a Saturday doubleheader that could have a significant impact on the playoff picture.

FRISCO — The Cowboys win-or-go-home portion of the schedule continues Sunday night against the Vikings. When it comes to playoff opportunities, the Vikings (5-8) are last in the NFC North. The Cowboys need to win out and hope for the Eagles to lose at least two games to have a chance to win the NFC East.

The Cowboys face the Vikings in Arlington on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.

The Vikings have already been eliminated from the playoffs, but the Cowboys are still in contention. If the playoffs began today, Dak Prescott’s squad wouldn’t be a part of it, but the team remains on the bubble now,