"The aftermath of the 2026 NFL Draft has brought a ton of hype toward the 2026 Dallas Cowboys, and for good reason: they hit the draft out of the park, especially with the addition of superstar defensive back Caleb Downs. After missing out on the postseason in both 2024 and 2025, the team is looking stronger than it has in a couple of years, thanks to that draft class and some bonus additions in free agency."
"Dallas is set to take on a brutal road schedule in the 2026 campaign; they'll face their division opponents, of course, as well as four playoff teams from this past postseason. The only non-playoff teams the Cowboys will face on the road are the Commanders, Colts, and Giants."
"Starting with the three road teams we will know best this season, it is important not to look past this side of the schedule, even with the success Dak Prescott has had against division opponents throughout his NFL career. The Philadelphia Eagles are, naturally, the front-runners here, as they have been for a few seasons now."
"The Commanders took a turn for the worse after an electric 2024 season, but with added reinforcements on defense, a healthy Jayden Daniels, and a hungry Dan Quinn, they could still be a threat on the road in 2026."
The 2026 Dallas Cowboys have gained optimism after a strong 2026 NFL Draft, including the addition of defensive back Caleb Downs, along with free-agent reinforcements. After missing the postseason in 2024 and 2025, the team appears stronger than it has in years. Despite the positive outlook, the season includes a difficult road slate. Dallas will play division opponents away and will face four teams that made the playoffs in the previous postseason. The only non-playoff teams on the road are the Commanders, Colts, and Giants. Key road matchups include games at Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, each expected to be challenging.
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