The Dallas Cowboys are actively working to enhance their roster and strengthen their defense during the NFL offseason. This effort is reflected in the team”s projected win/loss total for the upcoming season.
As the Cowboys embark on NFL free agency, they are focused on addressing key defensive needs under the guidance of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. To bolster their secondary, the team has signed players such as Jalen Thompson, Cobie Durant, and P.J. Locke, and they still have the potential to acquire more talent during the impending NFL draft.
Despite some criticism regarding the Cowboys” approach to free agency, the oddsmakers view the team as having made progress compared to the previous season. According to Ben Fawkes of Yahoo Sports, the BetMGM Sportsbook has updated the Cowboys” win total projections to 8.5, marking an increase from last year”s forecast of 7.5 wins. While the Cowboys” goal is to secure double-digit victories and reach the playoffs, achieving over 8.5 wins would signify significant improvement.
The Cowboys” schedule for the upcoming season includes two matchups against each NFC East rival, games against the NFC West, the AFC South, and the second-place teams from both the NFC North and AFC North. Overall, their schedule consists of nine home games and eight away games, with an international game set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at Maracanã Stadium. This game will be the Cowboys” first international appearance in 12 seasons and marks the NFL”s inaugural regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro.
The official schedule, including dates for each opponent, will be released when the league announces the regular-season schedule in May 2026. Fans can look forward to a detailed breakdown of the Cowboys” home and away matchups for next season.
