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The Ultimate Cowboys 2025 Schedule Series: Weeks 6-10
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Part 2: Weeks 6-10 — Survive and Build Momentum

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.

Week 6: @ Carolina Panthers

Prediction: Cowboys 28, Panthers 14

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

  • Dak Prescott : 20/27, 231 yds, 2 TDs
  • Jaydon Blue: 13 carries, 97 yds, 1 TD
  • CeeDee Lamb: 7 rec, 81 yds
  • Micah Parsons : 2 sacks, 1 FF
  • Shavon Revel Jr.: 1 INT, 2 PBUs

Record: 5-1

Week 7: vs Washington Commanders

Prediction: Cowboys 35, Commanders 17

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

  • Dak Prescott: 22/30, 276 yds, 3 TD
  • George Pickens: 6 rec, 113 yds, 1 TD
  • Javonte Williams: 11 carries, 49 yds, 1 TD
  • DaRon Bland: 1 INT, 1 TD (Pick Six)

Record: 6-1

Week 8: vs Cincinnati Bengals (TNF)

Prediction: Bengals 30, Cowboys 27 (OT)

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.

  • Dak Prescott: 29/42, 341 yds, 2 TDs, 1 INT
  • CeeDee Lamb: 9 rec, 129 yds, 1 TD
  • George Pickens: 6 rec, 88 yds
  • Marist Liufau: 9 tackles, 1 sack, 1 PD
  • Mazi Smith: 4 tackles, 1 TFL

Record: 6-2

Week 9: @ Atlanta Falcons (TNF)

Predictions: Cowboys 24, Falcons 13

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

  • Dak Prescott: 18/25, 213 yds, 1 TD
  • Miles Sanders: 14 carries, 76 yds, 1 TD
  • Jaydon Blue: 10, 58 yds
  • Israel Mukuamu: 1 INT, 3 tackles
  • Osa Odighizuwa: 1.5 sacks, 2 QB hits

Record: 7-2

Week 10: BYE WEEK

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.

Mid-season MVPs and Momentum Check

Offensive MVP so far:

  • Dak Prescott: 2,361 yards, 18 TDs, 4 INT
  • Honorable Mention: George Pickens — 48 receptions, 698 yds, 6 TDs

Defensive MVP so far:

  • Micah Parsons: 10.5 sacks, 3 FF
  • Breakout Rookie: Shavon Revel Jr. — 3 INTs, 5 PBUs

Team Stats After 9 Games:

  • PPG: 28.1 (4th in NFL)
  • Yards Allowed: 318.4 YPG (Top 10)
  • Turnover Margin: +7
  • Sacks: 29 (Top 5 in NFL)

The Road Ahead

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.

This article first appeared on Inside The Star and was syndicated with permission.

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