Lions and Cowboys target end to long postseason droughts in 2026

Dallas last reached the NFC Championship Game in 1995.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 201 min read

Lions Winning the Super Bowl? Cowboys Making the NFC Title Game? Long Droughts That Could End During the 2026 NFL Seaso Via @PFF on X

What happened: The 2026 NFL season presents an opportunity for the Detroit Lions to win the Super Bowl and the Dallas Cowboys to reach the conference title game. Both franchises are navigating historically significant streaks without a championship appearance.

Why it matters: Detroit has never captured a Lombardi Trophy in the Super Bowl era. The two organizations enter the upcoming campaign with their Super Bowl windows in focus and pressure to advance.

What to watch: Training camps open later this month as the teams begin preparations for the upcoming campaign.

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@PFF 2026-07-20T04:54:22.966274+00:00

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