Dallas Cowboys 2025-2026 Season Outlook: Recap, Schedule, Tickets, Odds

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by Ethan HarroldSeptember 13, 2025, 1:48 pm >

The Cowboys had a roller coaster season. The last season kicked off hot, with a dominant performance from Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in a win over the Browns. In week four, superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons got injured and missed most of the season. Later in the season, Dallas got smacked by the Lions 47-9 at home. Finally, Prescott got wounded in week nine, which caused him to miss the rest of the season. The Cowboys would end up finishing 7-10 after winning their division in 2023 before the playoff collapse.

In 2024, the Cowboys’ defense struggled to stop the run, while the offensive line continued to decline. These were areas they knew they needed to address in the offseason. The Cowboys brought in a ton of new players, including guard Robert Jones, middle linebackers Jack Sanborn and Kenneth Murray. They also signed defensive lineman Solomon Thomas, wide receiver Paris Campbell, running backs Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. Dallas also made a considerable move, not re-signing former head coach Mike McCarthy and instead promoting their offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer.

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With all of the Cowboys’ additions, they also lost many key players, like offensive lineman Zack Martin, who retired after having a Hall of Fame career with the Cowboys. They also lost defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence, running back Rico Dowdle, wide receiver Brandin Cooks and cornerback Jourdan Lewis. The team lost significant pieces but made one final move to bring some more juice to the offense, trading for wide receiver George Pickens from the Steelers. Pairing Pickens with Lamb creates one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL for the Cowboys next season, giving their fans something to look forward to.

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The Cowboys will have their work cut out for them, having the fifth-hardest schedule in the NFL according to Fox Sports. The Cowboys get to play in the first game of the NFL regular season vs the defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, in a huge divisional matchup. The Cowboys also play seven other playoff teams from last season, including playing the Eagles and Commanders twice. Prescott will have to return to MVP-caliber play if the Cowboys want to return to the playoffs in 2025.

DALLAS COWBOYS SCHEDULE & DEALS

Week 1, Sept. 4 at Philadelphia Eagles 7:20 p.m.
Week 2, Sept. 14 vs. New York Giants 1:00 p.m.
Week 3, Sept. 21 at Chicago Bears 3:25 p.m.
Week 4, Sept. 28 vs. Green Bay Packers 7:20 p.m.
Week 5, Oct. 5 at New York Jets 12:00 p.m.
Week 6, Oct. 12 at Carolina Panthers 12:00 p.m.
Week 7, Oct. 19 vs. Washington Commanders 3:25 p.m.
Week 8, Oct. 26 at Denver Broncos 3:25 p.m.
Week 9, Nov. 3 vs. Arizona Cardinals 7:15 p.m.
Week 10, Nov. 10 BYE
Week 11, Nov. 17 at Las Vegas Raiders 7:15 p.m.
Week 12, Nov. 23 vs. Philadelphia Eagles 3:25 p.m.
Week 13, Nov. 27 vs. Kansas City Chiefs 3:30 p.m.
Week 14, Dec. 4 at Detroit Lions 7:15 p.m.
Week 15, Dec. 14 vs. Minnesota Vikings 7:20 p.m.
Week 16, Dec. 21 vs. Los Angeles Chargers 12:00 p.m.
Week 17, Dec. 25 at Washington Commanders 12:00 p.m.
Week 18, at New York Giants TBD

Dallas Cowboys Games/Season Odds

The Cowboys enter 2025 in the middle of the pack of the NFC with only +5000 odds of winning the Super Bowl and +2200 odds of winning the NFC Championship. Dallas starts the season off as +7 underdogs vs the Eagles in Philadelphia. The Cowboys are only favored in six of their games this season, showing it will be a tough road ahead for them to make the playoffs.

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