2026 Schedule is brutal, thoughts?

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They said the strength of schedule would be tough, but the way it’s set up now is just ridiculous, too many travel miles, a late bye week, lots of night games, and more. Just looking at the first 7 or 8 games from a scheduling perspective is insane.

I didn’t see another thread on this, so here’s mine. Maybe one exists and I can’t find it, or maybe I have someone on ignore, but I’m sure it’s being discussed somewhere.

Over the past decade, people have often exaggerated how hard or easy a schedule might be, but this one feels like the hardest I’ve ever seen from top to bottom, at least as far back as I can remember.

To me if you get a slow start, I don't think you can catch up from it with this schedule I think they're going to need to do really well early on and at least come out of it 4-3 or 5-3 to have shot at a good season.

Week 1 - at NY Giants (SNF)
Week 2 - vs. Washington Commanders
Week 3 - vs. Baltimore Ravens (in Rio)
Week 4 - at Houston Texans
Week 5 - vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TNF)
Week 6 - at Green Bay Packers (SNF)
Week 7 - at Philadelphia Eagles (MNF)
Week 8 - vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 9 - at Indianapolis Colts
Week 10 - vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 11 - vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 12 - vs. Eagles (Thanksgiving)
Week 13 - at Seattle Seahawks
Week 14 - BYE
Week 15 - at LA Rams
Week 16 - vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (SNF)
Week 17 - vs. New York Giants
Week 18 - at Washington Commanders
 
How many brutal schedule threads are we going to get?

DAL could start the season 2-5 and we can all rest easy, the season will then be over.
 
3 of the 5 hardest SOS teams were playoff teams last year, do you think they give a crap?

We shouldnt either, just go get some wins against the teams on the list
 
GMO415 said:
How many brutal schedule threads are we going to get?

DAL could start the season 2-5 and we can all rest easy, the season will then be over.
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Well, it's better than the 17 George Pickens threads, and the other 42 Dak Prescott threads, 100 jerry hate threads, 6 sunlight curtain threads,,

SO, there's multiple redundant threads, but for me I don't think I can see the ones that have already been started because I have ignored those people so I won't see their threads therefore I'm starting my own which by the way you didn't have to post on..

Yeah, I was pretty clear that I couldn't find another one the post under, so I started my own Not a big deal, Isn't there a thread about the doldrums of the offseason, there's not much to talk about well we can talk about this more...

That's not what I said, this is being honest and first of all I'm not picking a win- loss record yet-, because I don't know what the roster's going to look like, hell Prescott could get hurt before game one in preseason non-contact one of those nonsense or someone big that could cause a whole different view of this season.. I will pick my predictions for the season after they break from preseason you know cut down,

we get to see the roster if they make any changes to it then we can talk about that..

However, i'm just saying it would be harder to dig out of a hole this year, because of the brutal way they laid out the schedule, not just the strength of schedule, but the way it's laid out ,we have two 12 game stretches where we play three games ,that's unusual, now we have to travel to Brazil and a late bye that means you better start out like, I said or you're going to end up having a tough time digging out of it..
 
Jipper said:
3 of the 5 hardest SOS teams were playoff teams last year, do you think they give a crap?

We shouldnt either, just go get some wins against the teams on the list
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It's not the strength of schedule that I'm worried about it's the layout the timing of the schedule and the late buy a lot of travel a lot of moving around it makes it tough when you don't have a buy around mid season to refresh it reorganize and go back after it this is a very long I mean you're getting your buy with only three games left afterwards.. I'm just saying the layout and the timing and the travel the ridiculous two stretches where you play three games in 12 days where you don't see most football teams get that and then on one of them you play the following Thursday you don't even get that 10 day break...

Just looks daunting and exhausting and I'm not saying you can't win I'm saying you better win a lot of games early because you won't be able to dig out of a hole..

If they can get a really good start get some momentum then they're playing a very tough schedule should make them a better playoff team this year and that's fine being challenged a lot there's not a lot of cupcakes I like that but that doesn't mean I can't look at the schedule and be concerned because it looks exhausting to my eyes can you imagine those that are actually traveling and playing?
 
We've known who our opponents were going to be for a long time. I'm not a fan of the week 14 bye but, if we are going to contend it doesn't matter how it's slotted. They've got to man up and take their spoils of war or don't. If they can't handle the rigors of the regular season, they'd just be cannon fodder in the playoffs to begin with. If they survive this season with a respectable record, I like our chances in the dance.
 
GMO415 said:
How many brutal schedule threads are we going to get?

DAL could start the season 2-5 and we can all rest easy, the season will then be over.
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Three losses, and the season is over with 10 games to go
 
skinsscalper said:
We've known who our opponents were going to be for a long time. I'm not a fan of the week 14 bye but, if we are going to contend it doesn't matter how it's slotted. They've got to man up and take their spoils of war or don't. If they can't handle the rigors of the regular season, they'd just be cannon fodder in the playoffs to begin with. If they survive this season with a respectable record, I like our chances in the dance.
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This is the way I look at it too, they have to be able to play with teams like Sea LAR SF etc , on the road or at home and beat them or come close.
A tough schedule can also toughen up the team.

If they are as good as I think they will be they will win 10-11 games and maybe the div.
This year they will have a real defense and it will make a difference.
 
blueblood70 said:
They said the strength of schedule would be tough, but the way it’s set up now is just ridiculous, too many travel miles, a late bye week, lots of night games, and more. Just looking at the first 7 or 8 games from a scheduling perspective is insane.

I didn’t see another thread on this, so here’s mine. Maybe one exists and I can’t find it, or maybe I have someone on ignore, but I’m sure it’s being discussed somewhere.

Over the past decade, people have often exaggerated how hard or easy a schedule might be, but this one feels like the hardest I’ve ever seen from top to bottom, at least as far back as I can remember.

To me if you get a slow start, I don't think you can catch up from it with this schedule I think they're going to need to do really well early on and at least come out of it 4-3 or 5-3 to have shot at a good season.

Week 1 - at NY Giants (SNF)
Week 2 - vs. Washington Commanders
Week 3 - vs. Baltimore Ravens (in Rio)
Week 4 - at Houston Texans
Week 5 - vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TNF)
Week 6 - at Green Bay Packers (SNF)
Week 7 - at Philadelphia Eagles (MNF)
Week 8 - vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 9 - at Indianapolis Colts
Week 10 - vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 11 - vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 12 - vs. Eagles (Thanksgiving)
Week 13 - at Seattle Seahawks
Week 14 - BYE
Week 15 - at LA Rams
Week 16 - vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (SNF)
Week 17 - vs. New York Giants
Week 18 - at Washington Commanders
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You play whomever is on your schedule whenever. I can’t wait until OTA’s, mini-camps and training camp starts.
 
It is a fultility to do this. Every year, in every market fans are explaining why the schedule is stacked against them,we have no idea who is going to be better or worse than last year's team or who will make a huge jump like Jacksonville did or whether the heavy travel to Brazil with the away game turnaround to Houston is a season killer.Late in the year we get the advantage of only one potential bad weather game Washington but we get NY and GB away early.It's a gift we get inexperienced Jackson Dart with two 1st round starters and an unknown recovery status of their best runner and WR in week one.The week 14 bye is a gift, as minor injuries are at a peak combined with the T-giving 10 day rest, we are advantaged. Even the aspect of Indianapolis being a SB contender in the first half of 2025 then couldn't buy a win in in the second half without their QB Daniel Jones is a more common factor to repeat somewhere in 2026. Is G.B. a playoff team if Micah misses 6 games recovering from his injury? How long will K.C. be without Mahomes? How about our rested state before we play Philly. Don't like the travel distances? Try being a fan of LA or Seattle teams.The important thing is avoid unforced 2025 errors like the turnovers in Chicago or the 17 points scored against AZ. We have advantages and disadvantages of major consequence in every season.There's no reason to freak out in May over the usual unknowns.
 
DandyDon52 said:
This is the way I look at it too, they have to be able to play with teams like Sea LAR SF etc , on the road or at home and beat them or come close.
A tough schedule can also toughen up the team.

If they are as good as I think they will be they will win 10-11 games and maybe the div.
This year they will have a real defense and it will make a difference.
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:hammer:
 
.....very true, its a tuffy.

I'll dig little upon this. Our top offense from 25' is basically coming back. (Checked)

No way in hell, Parkers defense, be AS BAD AS, Eberjokes.

I'll call middle of the pack, conservatively. (checked)

Last years' schedule was tough too. Still managed 7wins, with Historic bad defense.

What I'm saying, will be ok. Playoffs? .......**** ya/ ; )..
 
blueblood70 said:
They said the strength of schedule would be tough, but the way it’s set up now is just ridiculous, too many travel miles, a late bye week, lots of night games, and more. Just looking at the first 7 or 8 games from a scheduling perspective is insane.

I didn’t see another thread on this, so here’s mine. Maybe one exists and I can’t find it, or maybe I have someone on ignore, but I’m sure it’s being discussed somewhere.

Over the past decade, people have often exaggerated how hard or easy a schedule might be, but this one feels like the hardest I’ve ever seen from top to bottom, at least as far back as I can remember.

To me if you get a slow start, I don't think you can catch up from it with this schedule I think they're going to need to do really well early on and at least come out of it 4-3 or 5-3 to have shot at a good season.

Week 1 - at NY Giants (SNF)
Week 2 - vs. Washington Commanders
Week 3 - vs. Baltimore Ravens (in Rio)
Week 4 - at Houston Texans
Week 5 - vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TNF)
Week 6 - at Green Bay Packers (SNF)
Week 7 - at Philadelphia Eagles (MNF)
Week 8 - vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 9 - at Indianapolis Colts
Week 10 - vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 11 - vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 12 - vs. Eagles (Thanksgiving)
Week 13 - at Seattle Seahawks
Week 14 - BYE
Week 15 - at LA Rams
Week 16 - vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (SNF)
Week 17 - vs. New York Giants
Week 18 - at Washington Commanders
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Stop being a chicken
We got Dak
Dak got this
Find another team if you dont like it
 
I dont get why suddenly we are playing Philly first again. Messed up my plans.
 
Cowboys got many more breaks going for them w how the schedule worked out than bad breaks. We already knew the teams were hard, but they got favorable scheduling
 
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