Cowboys 2026 record prediction: Dallas poised for bounce-back year
The Dallas Cowboys are poised to post a bounce-back season in 2026 as the team's schedule features favorable matchups and a ton of primetime games.
Cowboys 2026 record prediction: Dallas poised for bounce-back year originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Dallas Cowboys ' 2026 schedule has finally been released after weeks of anticipation.
Dallas will play on primetime six times this season, and also has a game overseas in Rio de Janeiro versus the Baltimore Ravens . The Cowboys' bye will come in Week 14, which is later than usual, as the team had its off week in Week 10 last year. With the schedule now unveiled, let's run through a full 17-game regular season prediction for the Cowboys.
Cowboys 2026 record prediction Before we start, let's take a look at the Cowboys' strength of schedule. According to Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis , Dallas has the fourth-easiest schedule in the NFL this year. To calculate strength of schedule, Shatp uses win totals from oddsmakers instead of 2025 win percentages to better reflect offseason moves.
That said, with an easy schedule and a mini roster overhaul this offseason, the Cowboys are well-positioned for a major bounce-back season in 2026. Week 1: Win at New York Giants (1-0) Week 2: Win vs. Washington Commanders (2-0) Week 3: Loss in Brazil vs.