"So, normally not winning your division would set you up for a decent path the following year, but, of course, in the Cowboys' case for next season, the NFC is loaded this year, and the second place teams are better than them. Just looking on the surface, the Cowboys will play the teams that finish second in their division, and after this weekend it looks as if they will play teams such as the Packers, Ravens, and Buccaneers."
"Due to seasonal rotations, the Cowboys will follow their 0-4 campaign against the NFC North in 2025 with the other current juggernaut division in 2026; the NFC West. On the AFC side, they'll square off against the AFC South, along with the 17th game to be played against an AFC North opponent. None of this will even matter though, if Jerry Jones does not fix the issues that this football team has, and after the loss yesterday, it was the same ole story from him."
The Dallas Cowboys are guaranteed to finish second in the NFC East, which determines several 2026 opponents. They will face the NFC North second-place team on the road and host second-place teams from the AFC North and NFC South. The Cowboys are already scheduled to host the 49ers and Cardinals from the NFC West. Rotational matchups send Dallas to the AFC South and provide the 17th game against an AFC North opponent. Potential opponents include the Packers, Ravens, and Buccaneers. Team management and Jerry Jones's leadership are identified as central issues affecting the team's future competitiveness.
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