Cowboys schedule 2025: Dallas win-loss record predictions
Last season, Dallas finished with a record of 7-10, placing third in the NFC East. This mediocre finish comes after achieving three consecutive 12-5 seasons.
As a result, the team decided to part ways with head coach Mike McCarthy after the regular season and hired offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as the new head coach.
The new coaching staff immediately shifted their attention to rebuilding the previously dominant offensive line. They selected Alabama guard Tyler Booker with the 12th overall pick in the draft. With Zack Martin's retirement, addressing the offensive line became a critical priority.
Dallas is set to have three former first-rounders along the O-line to start 2025. This should help the running game, which will have a new look with Javonte Williams entering as a key free-agent signing.
Dak Prescott's 2024 season was cut short after he suffered a hamstring injury. He'll return healthy and try to lead Dallas back to the playoffs.
The Cowboys have made relatively few headlines this offseason until last week when they traded for Steelers wide receiver George Pickens in exchange for a package that included a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Dallas experienced several injuries to key players last season and is counting on having a healthy roster in 2025. With an offense led by All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and a defense anchored by All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons, "America's Team" aims to break a 30-year Super Bowl drought.
As the 2025 NFL schedule release approaches, Paste BN Sports is predicting the Cowboys' record.
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Cowboys record prediction 2025
Record prediction: 9-8
Expectations are always high in Dallas, but it was another uncharacteristically quiet off-season for Jerry Jones and Co. up until recently.
Dallas has improved the roster and has an elite receiving duo of Lamb and Pickens. They along with tight end Jake Ferguson provide the offense with reliable weapons.
The Cowboys are a year removed from three consecutive 12-5 seasons. They can possibly climb back into the thick of the NFC with a healthy roster.
Notably, the Cowboys lost Rico Dowdle, DeMarcus Lawrence and Jourdan Lewis in free agency. Those holes were filled in the draft with their selections of edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku in Round 2, cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. in Round 3 and running back Jaydon Blue in Round 5.
Dallas has the 22nd-hardest schedule in the league, per Sharp Football Analysis. A significant factor contributing to this is their four matchups against the defending champion Eagles and the NFC runner-up Commanders.
As a result of finishing third in the NFC East last season, the Cowboys will face the Panthers, Jets, and Cardinals – three winnable matchups. Additionally, they have the advantage of two divisional matchups against the rebuilding Giants.
However, the Cowboys will also encounter two challenging road games against Detroit and Denver, and they are set to host the AFC champion Chiefs at some point during the season.
Overall, the Cowboys' schedule poses considerable challenges, with games against the AFC West and NFC North divisions ahead. This sets the stage for a tough season for "America's Team," as they could potentially finish third in the division again but have the opportunity to compete for a wild-card spot if everything aligns in their favor.
Cowboys 2025 opponents
Here's the full list of Cowboys opponents for 2025:
Home
- New York Giants
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Washington Commanders
- Green Bay Packers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Arizona Cardinals
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- New York Giants
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Washington Commanders
- Chicago Bears
- Denver Broncos
- Detroit Lions
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets
- Carolina Panthers