- @ Rams- Really like this game to open the season in a new stadium. Will be pretty hyped up. Also think this is a winnable game. IMO the Rams take a step back.
- Falcons- Thank goodness this isn't the Giants. This could be a shootout.
- @ Seahawks- Tough week 3 game. I can see them winning it but they struggle against Russell Wilson. Only win I can remember is the 2014 game.
- Browns- I can see the Browns improving with a competent coaching staff. Solid game.
- Giants- Romo 3:25 CBS game with Garrett coming back will be the top story line.
- Cardinals- I called this as the MNF game. Kyler Murray returns to Texas. Interesting matchup. Could be a shootout.
- @ Commanders- If Haskins improves Commanders will be tough. Rivera is going to change the culture there. I expect them to have a top ten defense.
- @ Eagles- Figured they would host the primetime game. Dallas should have this game circled. Need to win this game.
- Steelers- Figured CBS would put this at the 3:25 game. Will be fun to watch-hope it's exciting as the 2016 game. Even the 2008 and 2012 ones were fun to watch. If Big Ben stays healthy Steelers are a legit Super Bowl contender.
- Love having a week 10 bye. Right in the middle of the year
- @ Vikings- This game will be tough. I'm not a Zimmer fan but I think Minnesota will be solid this year. I love their draft.
- Commanders- The new tradition-Commanders-Cowboys on Thanksgiving on FOX. Wish it was Philly but it is what it is. It'll get massive ratings.
- @ Ravens- Surprised this was the TNF game for Dallas. Kind of like the Saints one two years ago this will probably be the top TNF game. Baltimore is always a tough game. Dallas has only one win against them.
- @ Bengals- I'll be there in the cold! Joe Burrow will be fun to watch but they still have a lot of holes.
- 49ers- Big SNF game. I can see this game maybe being important for playoff seedings. Reignite the 90s rivalry.
- Eagles- Glad the Week 16 game is in Dallas this year. I bet this is for the division.
- @ Giants- Glad to close against the Giants and not the Eagles
Pros
- 3 straight home games in October- another chance for a solid start.
- Week 10 bye week
- Playing the Eagles at home week 16
- Closing the season against the Giants
Cons
- Playing the NFC West and AFC North- I think these are the two best divisions in football. If Dallas goes 5-3 in those 8 games I will be thrilled.
- Outside of the NFC East road games, I think all will be really tough. Cincy is the only one I think is a given.
to be fair here, Dallas beat seattle in 04, 08, 09, 11, 14 and 18.
also in the past 20 seasons Dallas is 6-3 vs the 49ers.