"The 5-12 number should be the worst the Cowboys should finish with in 2026. They should beat Arizona, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, and the Giants at home. The Giants might be the only road win Dallas comes away with in 2026. Dallas plays at Houston, Indianapolis, the Rams, Seattle, Green Bay, Philadelphia, and Washington in 2026 and will probably lose all of them."
"The only thing that can hold the Cowboys back in 2026 is the same thing that held them back in 2025. The Cowboys' own defense. In 2025, the defense yielded 511 points. That was 38 points more than the previous franchise high set in 2020. In 2024, the defense gave up 468. That means the Cowboys top three for most points allowed have been recorded in the last six seasons. That's a trend that can't continue next year. Nor should it be allowed to continue"
The Cowboys are projected at 5-12 in 2026 based on a difficult schedule and defensive weakness. Predicted wins include home victories over Arizona, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, and the Giants. The Giants are also cited as a potential lone road win. Likely road losses include Houston, Indianapolis, the Rams, Seattle, Green Bay, Philadelphia, and Washington; likely home losses include San Francisco, Jacksonville, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington. The offense scored 471 points in 2025 and could improve with Pickens, Javonte Williams, and O-line upgrades. The defense allowed 511 points in 2025, creating a major constraint.
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