The Dallas Cowboys visit the Washington Commanders for an NFC East battle to open Week 17 on Thursday, Dec. 25.

The Cowboys will play the Commanders at noon CT on Netflix. If you have a Netflix subscription, the game is free to watch on the streaming app. The Cowboys have a losing record at 6-8-1 and will miss the playoffs for the second year in a row. The Commanders will also miss the playoffs with a record of 4-11.

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FINAL | Things become a little iffy down the stretch, but the Cowboys hold on to beat the Commanders 30-23. The Cowboys still have a shot at avoiding a losing season. They’re also 4-1 in the NFC East with the finale against the Giants on deck.

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