Coming off a hot 4-1 start, the Dallas Cowboys face a pivotal stretch that could define their season.
Road games, divisional pressure, and a strategically placed bye in week 10 offer a blend of risk and opportunity. This is where head coach Brian Schottenheimer and DC Matt Eberflus will be tested.
Let’s dive into Weeks 6 through 10 with score predictions, stat projections, and key analysis.
Carolina is still rebuilding. Expect the Cowboys’ defense to dominate while the offense leans on a balanced attack. Jaydon Blue breaks loose again.
Projected Stats
Record: 5-1
Back in Arlington, the Cowboys pour it on early against a young Commanders team.
The pass rush overwhelms, and the secondary feasts. Sam Williams has his best game of the year.
Projected Stats
Record: 6-1
The start of a grueling Thursday-night stretch begins with a thriller.
Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase go toe-to-toe with Prescott and Lamb in a shootout. A missed field goal in OT seals the loss.
Record: 6-2
Just seven days later, Dallas hits the road for their second Thursday game.
Despite travel fatigue, the defense suffocates Atlanta’s offense while the run game dominates the clock.
Projected Stats
Record: 7-2
The bye couldn’t have come at a better time. Dallas will enter Week 11 with a top NFC record, and they’ll need every bit of rest.
Weeks 11-17 include three more prime-time games, a brutal road stretch, and a Christmas Day showdown.
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At 7-2 heading into their bye, the Cowboys look like serious contenders.
The offense is versatile, and the defense—now under Eberflus—has improved across the board. However, they’ll need to maintain focus, as upcoming games include a critical stretch against playoff-caliber teams.
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