Eagles, Rams not among Cowboys Top 5 toughest opponents in 2026
The Dallas Cowboys' 2026 schedule has been analyzed, revealing that the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams are not among their top five toughest opponents. Factors such as opponent strength, travel, and preparation time were used to rank each game. The Cowboys' schedule is considered favorable, leading to an increase in their projected win total from 8.5 to 9.5.
- ▪The Cowboys have extra preparation time before road games against the Seahawks, Packers, and Rams.
- ▪The schedule includes only one difficult stretch of travel games, occurring early in the season.
- ▪Betting sites raised the Cowboys' projected win total after the release of the 2026 schedule.
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