What happened: The Dallas Cowboys face a severe historical precedent, having never reached the postseason in franchise history after falling three games below .500 at any point in a season. Dallas dropped to 3-5 following a 33-30 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, leaving the club one loss away from matching that mark.

Why it matters: Dallas currently sits in the No. 13 seed in the NFC playoff picture after eight games. Another defeat would push the Cowboys to 3-6 and into uncharted territory for any eventual postseason push as roster decisions loom.

What to watch: The Cowboys look to avoid falling three games under .500 as the NFL trade deadline approaches on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET.