Alright, so the Dallas Cowboys are supposedly “America’s Team,” but let’s be real, they’ve got some serious work ahead of them if they wanna prove that in 2026. This squad is in its second year with Brian Schottenheimer at the helm, and while his first season didn’t get them to the playoffs, the word on the street is they’re more than capable of blowing past expectations this year. They’re due for a breakout showing, and if they can actually start strong, they might just be unstoppable.
Dallas’s Early Season Rollercoaster: Not Exactly “Unstoppable” Yet
So far, “unstoppable” ain’t quite the vibe down in Dallas, but they’re trying. The 2026-27 NFL schedule dropped, and we’ve already seen some fireworks, good and bad. They kicked things off on Sunday, September 13, taking a tough 28-20 loss to the Giants on NBC. Not the start you want, right? But they bounced back quick, stomping the Commanders 37-20 on FOX the very next Sunday, September 20. Then came a slugfest against the Ravens on September 27, where they fell short again, 34-31 on CBS. They snagged another win on October 4, edging out the Texans 34-30 on FOX. Their last outing before this schedule release came on Thursday, October 8, where the Buccaneers handed them a 24-16 loss on Prime Video. That puts them at 2-3 heading into the deeper part of October. They’re definitely capable, but they haven’t exactly found that consistent “unstopabble” rhythm yet.
The Gauntlet Ahead: Lumen Field Awaits on Monday Night
The rest of the Cowboys’ schedule is a real meat grinder, and guess what? It brings ’em right to our backyard. First up, they head to Green Bay to face the Packers on Sunday, October 18, at 8:20 p.m. on NBC. Then it’s another prime time road trip to Philly for a Monday Night Football clash with the Eagles on October 26 at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN. November starts with a home game against the Cardinals on the first, followed by a trip to Indianapolis to take on the Colts on November 8. The 49ers come to town on November 15, then the Titans on November 22. Thanksgiving Day, November 26, is a big division rivalry against the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on FOX.
But the one we’re all looking forward to? Monday, December 7. The Cowboys roll into Lumen Field for an 8:15 p.m. showdown against our Seattle Seahawks on ESPN! You know the 12s will be absolutely electric for that one. Our guys like Sam Darnold slinging it to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp will be ready to shut down any “America’s Team” talk. Coach Macdonald will have the defense fired up, no doubt. After that, Dallas gets a bye week, then finishes strong with road games at the Rams on December 20, a home game against the Jaguars on December 27, then another home game against the Giants on January 3, before closing out the regular season on the road against the Commanders.
Our Seahawks have their work cut out for them, but facing a team with an up-and-down start like the Cowboys gives us a real chance to show what we’re made of. This isn’t just another game for our boys; it’s a statement.
What’s Next for the Cowboys and What It Means for Our Hawks
Looking ahead for the Cowboys, their next game is a tough road trip to Lambeau against the Packers on Sunday, October 18. That’s a crucial test for them to try and string together some wins. For us, we’re watching every single game on their schedule, especially those prime time matchups. Every opponent they face, every win or loss, sets the stage for when they finally arrive at Lumen Field on December 7. We’ll be ready for them, green and blue.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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