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The NFL released the schedule. What's on deck for the Dallas Cowboys? When do they play and what's the strength of schedule? All that and more right here
We're two weeks away from Football Christmas, that is the 2016 NFL Draft. However, just to wet the whistle, how about the schedule release? We'll certainly post many predictions and reactions over the next few days...
Week 1: 4:25PM ET Giants @ Cowboys
Week 2: 1:00PM ET Cowboys @ Commanders
Week 3: 8:30PM ET Bears @ Cowboys
Week 4: 4:25PM ET Cowboys @ 49ers
Week 5: 4:25PM ET Bengals @ Cowboys
Week 6: 4:25PM ET Cowboys @ Packers
Week 7: BYE
Week 8: 8:30PM ET Eagles @ Cowboys
Week 9: 1:00PM ET Cowboys @ Browns
Week 10: 4:25PM ET Cowboys @ Steelers
Week 11: 1:00 PM ET Ravens @ Cowboys
Week 12: 4:30 PM ET Commanders @ Cowboys (Thanksgiving)
Week 13: 8:25 PM ET Cowboys @ Vikings (TNF)
Week 14: 8:30 PM ET Cowboys @ Giants
Week 15: 1:00 PM ET Buccaneers @ Cowboys
Week 16: 8:30 PM ET Lions @ Cowboys (MNF)
Week 17: 1:00 PM ET Cowboys @ Eagles
Primetime Games: 5
This is no shocker, the Dallas Cowboys always seem to have networks lining up to televise their games. For a 4-12 team last year, the Cowboys took home first, second, and third place in the NFL highest TV ratings sweepstakes:
1. Panthers @ Cowboys (Thanksgiving Day) - 32.5 Million Viewers (CBS)
2. Seahawks @ Cowboys (November 1st) - 29.4 Million Viewers (FOX)
3. Cowboys @ Packers (December 13th) - 28.9 Million Viewers (FOX)
Over/ Under Win Total: 9 Wins
Here's what Vegas has in-store for the Dallas Cowboys and 31 other teams in 2016. It seems they certainly think the Cowboys' ship will be righted by the returns of Dez Bryant and Tony Romo. Dallas is tied for 9th highest wins in the NFL, 1.5 games better than their NFC East counterparts.
Strength of Schedule: T-27th (0.465)
The Cowboys hope that with a good bill of health, they will be far better than they were in 2015. The strength of schedule doesn't always give you an idea of what's to come, but fingers crossed that the Cowboys get a bit of luck.
Cowboys Preseason Schedule:
Week 1: Cowboys @ Rams (Aug. 13th)
Week 2: Dolphins @ Cowboys (Aug. 18th - 22nd)
Week 3: Cowboys @ Seahawks (Aug. 25th - 28th)
Week 4: Texans @ Cowboys (Sep. 1st - 2nd) -Governor's Cup
All-Time Regular Season Record Versus 2016 Opponents
49ers: 11-15
Bears: 12-11
Bengals: 7-4
Browns: 12-15
Buccaneers: 11-4
Eagles: 61-49
Giants: 62-43
Lions: 12-11
Packers: 12-14
Ravens: 0-4
Commanders: 66-42
Steelers: 15-13
Vikings: 11-11
2017 Opponents
Home: Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Rams, Seahawks, Chiefs, Chargers, NFC North
Away: Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Cardinals, 49ers, Broncos, Raiders, NFC South
2018 Opponents
Home: Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Saints, Buccaneers, Jaguars, Titans, NFC North
Away: Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Falcons, Panthers, Colts, Texans, NFC West
2019 Opponents
Home: Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Packers, Vikings, Bills, Dolphins, NFC West
Away: Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Bears, Lions, Patriots, Jets, NFC South
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