NFL TEAM

Dallas Cowboys

2026 record: 3-4

WEEK 8 MATCHUP HOME vs Arizona Cardinals

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STAT CRACKER TEAM OUTLOOK

Dallas Cowboys Team Ratings

Public ratings summarize the current football environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, calculations or raw model inputs.

WEEK 8 DAL vs ARI
Overall Team FormAverage
Simplified public team outlook
Offensive LineElite
Overall blocking environment
Run GameStrong
Run blocking, backfield strength and rushing production
Passing EnvironmentElite
Protection, quarterback situation and receiving support
Pass DefenseWeak
Current pass-defense environment
Defensive FrontMajor Concern
Run defense and pass-rush strength
Game ControlAverage
Ability to sustain favorable game flow
Catch-Up PassingModerate
Late-game passing tendency while trailing

Dallas Cowboys is operating in a strong offensive environment with above-average efficiency and multiple ways to sustain scoring drives.

One fantasy offset is catch-up passing. When Dallas Cowboys falls behind, short and intermediate completions can pile up quickly in the fourth quarter, creating late passing and receiving production even when the overall offensive performance has been inefficient. A pass-heavy game plan may still create opportunity against an opponent whose pass defense has graded below average.

WEEK 8 MATCHUP CONTEXT
DAL PASS PROTECTION
ProtectionElite
ARI PASS RUSH
Pass RushWeak
DAL RUN GAME
Run GameStrong
ARI RUN DEFENSE
Run DefenseMajor Concern
DEFENSE FANTASY OUTLOOK

Dallas Cowboys DEF / DST

Current week plus the next two weeks, using Stat Cracker's saved DEF formula and the same rolling Outlook data used on the dedicated Defense page.

Projected 5.6
SC Rank #16
WEEK 8

HOME vs Arizona Cardinals

5.6 pts

The matchup remains favorable because the overall DEF formula matchup currently outweighs strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Current Week DEF #16 Matchup 8/10
WEEK 9

AWAY @ Indianapolis Colts

5.3 pts

The matchup remains favorable because sack opportunity, turnover opportunity and strong opportunity currently outweighs strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling. The opponent carries an elevated turnover-risk profile.

Early Outlook DEF #18 Matchup 8/10
WEEK 10

HOME vs San Francisco 49ers

0.6 pts

The matchup grades tough because strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Longer-Range DEF #28 Matchup 4/10
CURRENT ROSTER

Depth & Players

2026 SCHEDULE

Dallas Cowboys Schedule

Week 1 AWAY @ New York Giants 2026-09-13 • DAL 20 - NYG 28
Week 2 HOME vs Washington Commanders 2026-09-20 • WAS 20 - DAL 37
Week 3 HOME vs Baltimore Ravens 2026-09-27 • BAL 34 - DAL 31
Week 4 AWAY @ Houston Texans 2026-10-04 • DAL 34 - HOU 30
Week 5 HOME vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026-10-08 • TB 24 - DAL 16
Week 6 AWAY @ Green Bay Packers 2026-10-18 • DAL 13 - GB 23
Week 7 AWAY @ Philadelphia Eagles 2026-10-26 • DAL 38 - PHI 21
Week 8 HOME vs Arizona Cardinals 2026-11-01
Week 9 AWAY @ Indianapolis Colts 2026-11-08
Week 10 HOME vs San Francisco 49ers 2026-11-15
Week 11 HOME vs Tennessee Titans 2026-11-22
Week 12 HOME vs Philadelphia Eagles 2026-11-26
Week 13 AWAY @ Seattle Seahawks 2026-12-07
Week 15 AWAY @ Los Angeles Rams 2026-12-20
Week 16 HOME vs Jacksonville Jaguars 2026-12-27
Week 17 HOME vs New York Giants 2027-01-03
Week 18 AWAY @ Washington Commanders 2027-01-10
GAME DAY

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