Cowboys will need to be road warriors in 2026

"From having one of the toughest strength of schedule rankings, to the amount of miles they'll have to travel this season, the Dallas Cowboys have a brutal schedule ahead of them in 2026. There's a lot of optimism the Cowboys could be potential Super Bowl contenders this year, but to reach that goal they are going to have to win multiple games in hostile territory this season."

"It's no secret the Cowboys have been much more successful playing in front of their fans at home at AT&T Stadium over the past several years, but less so when they have to hit the road. That's to be expected, hence the term "home-field advantage". The way the schedule shakes up this year, they not only have to continue their home dominance, but find a way to be road warriors as well if they want to have success."

"Unfortunately, the NFL schedule makers didn't do the Cowboys any favors as far as their away games are concerned. Several of the road games this year are against some of the most talented teams in the league. Then factor in how the schedule plays out on a week-to-week basis this year, and the Cowboys are definitely going to have to find a way to win games against top-tier competition on the road."

"After Week 1, the Cowboys road games get much more difficult, starting with the international one in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil against the Baltimore Ravens. Traveling so far to play such a talented team will be the first true test of how well or not the Cowboys perform on the road this season."

Dallas Cowboys have a difficult 2026 schedule, including a tough strength of schedule ranking and significant travel demands. Success at AT&T Stadium has been stronger than performance on the road, so continued home dominance alone will not be enough. The schedule includes multiple away games against highly talented teams, making week-to-week road victories necessary for Super Bowl contention. The season begins with a road matchup against the New York Giants, a potentially winnable game based on recent Dallas success. After Week 1, the Cowboys face the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, creating an early major test of road performance. They then travel again to play the Houston Texans, whose defense could challenge Dallas.

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