Training camps are underway, and we’re ramping up to a thrilling 2025 season. The Cowboys had a tough year last season, finishing with a 7-10 record after being plagued by injuries. Can they rebound under new coach Brian Schottenheimer? Will they make a playoff run or even threaten to win the NFC East? I will go week by week playing the win-loss game and determine the outcome of Dallas’ 2025 season.
Week 1 @ Philadelphia Eagles: L (0-1)
Starting the year by watching your arch-rival raise a banner is gonna be tough for the Cowboys. Despite losing some key free agents, the Eagles remain an excellent team and will look to start strong in their title defense. I don’t think it will be as bad a blowout as last year’s 75-13 differential over two games. But the Eagles are the better roster, better coached, and will be energized by their home fans celebrating their Super Bowl win. I don’t think the Boys will be able to pull this one out.
Week 2 vs. New York Giants: W (1-1)
As I’ve noted many times, I am genuinely terrified of the Giants’ defensive line. Beyond that, though, their team is pretty underwhelming. I would trust Dak’s experience in beating the Giants to carry the day. Though he may be under constant pressure, and we need to hope he doesn’t get injured, I think he can lead Dallas to a victory in their home opener.
Week 3 @ Chicago Bears: L (1-2)
The Bears are once again offseason champs, but this time it might be real. Their O-Line is improved massively, and Caleb has everything he needs to succeed. While I think this will be a close-fought game, I give a slight edge to the Bears in the run game and a significant edge when it comes to defense. They also have a clear advantage at the head coach position. I think the Cowboys will drop below .500 and lose in the Windy City.
Week 4 vs. Green Bay Packers: W (2-2)
Revenge against the Packers has got to be foremost in the minds of all Cowboys players and fans, and I think they may find it when the Packers visit in 2025. While the Packers did spend their first-round pick on a receiver, he still may not be the true #1 Jordan Love is looking for. Love was fairly inconsistent last year, and the Cowboys’ defense could take advantage of his mistakes. This will be a close and hard-fought battle, but I hope Dallas will exorcise their green and yellow demons from their last embarrassing playoff loss.
Week 5 @ New York Jets: W (3-2)
I think the Cowboys will keep it rolling as they visit New York to take on the Jets. It’s fair to say they are in a mini-rebuild and that Justin Fields is not their QB of the future. They have some solid pieces, but they will still be figuring things out as the Aaron Glenn era begins, and I think the Cowboys talented veterans like Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb will carry the day.
Week 6 @ Carolina Panthers: W (4-2)
Another young team iin a rebuild with big questions at quarterback. I think the Cowboys can keep a win streak cooking in Carolina. Again, veteran savvy can carry the day and Dak can lead the offense past a middling Panthers defense. Micah and new pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku can get after Bryce Young and keep him off balance, and the Cowboys can grab a W.
Week 7 vs. Washington Commanders: W (5-2)
I think it’s fair to say that the Cowboys will split the season series with the Commanders, so I’m using my short hand of giving them the home victory. We know they have had a fearsome homefield advantage in the past, and especially if they are on the win streak I’m predicting, I think they could continue the momentum. The Commanders are a good team, but I expect some regression to the mean for them given how many miracle wins they had last year.
Week 8 @ Denver Broncos: L (5-3)
The Broncos are a team I like a lot coming in to 2025, and I think they had one of the best offseasons in the NFL. They added two bonafide stars on defense alongside a great 1st round pick, and they still beefed up on weapons for Bo Nix. If Nix can maintain even close to the level he was at last year, they should have a great year and I think they can handle the Cowboys.
Week 9 vs. Arizona Cardinals: W (6-3)
The Cardinals are another team that are kind of a mess and honestly a team I don’t expect to win many games. Kyler is inconsistent, and their defense still isn’t great even with the addition of Walter Nolen. I think Dak will find ways to make things happen, especially at home, and this is as close to a layup as the Cowboys will get all year.
Week 11 @ Las Vegas Raiders: L (6-4)
This is going to be a really interesting game, as Dallas has the edge at QB, but the Raiders ground and pound gameplan is one of the Cowboys defense’s weaknesses. I think the Raiders are going to be tougher and more physical than the Cowboys, and they clearly have the better coach as well. I actually hope to get tickets to see this game in person, but I expect to be disappointed and watch my Cowboys lose.
Week 12 vs. Philadelphia Eagles: L (6-5)
Sorry, but I just don’t see Brian Schottenheimer pulling off even a home win against the defending champs. The Eagles are vastly better at nearly every position, have more on the line, and have also proven to be more durable. Unfortunately we are their little brother in the NFC East until we prove otherwise, and I don’t think we’ll do so in 2025.
Week 13 vs. Kansas City Chiefs: L (6-6)
Another team with Super Bowl pedigree I just don’t think we hold a candle too. This may be the biggest Coach and QB gap we will face all season, and it comes off the heels of another extremely tough game. I just don’t see the Boys overcoming the Chiefs devil magic to pull of a win here.
Week 14 @ Detroit Lions: L (6-7)
The tough stretch continues with a team that has a personal vendetta against us every since a controversial win on a penalty two years ago. Last year they came into our building and absolutely smoked us, and I doubt we will be able to travel to theirs and stand a chance. The skid will continue as we face three of the best teams in the NFL back to back to back and
Week 15 vs. Minnesota Vikings: L (6-8)
I don’t want to underestimate the Vikings and I honestly think they will be pretty good this year, and these teams will be pretty evenly matched. The Vikings have a slight edge at receiver, a vet advantage along the O-line, and a significant advantage on defense. They will probably also be closer to the wildcard fight than the Cowboys and have more to play for. I think the Vikes will take the W.
Week 16 vs. Los Angeles Chargers: L (6-9)
There’s a real tough stretch here at the end of Dallas’ season. I already picked the Chargers to win this game when I predicted their season, so I can’t change that now. The Chargers are the better team, yet another tough ground and pound offense the Cowboys might struggle to deal with. This will probably put the nail in the Cowboy’s coffin, but I just don’t see them competing with a tough Harbaugh offense and a young dynamic defense.
Week 17 @ Washington Commanders: L (6-10)
The best hope for the Cowboys here is that the Commanders have already locked their playoff seeding and are sitting key guys. But as I said, the best the Boys can hope for is splitting the series, and I don’t think they’ll be able to win an away. It will be especially tough if this game is make or break for one or both team’s playoff berth or seeding. If Jayden Daniels does play, I highly doubt Dallas comes out on top.
Week 18 @ New York Giants: W (7-10)
We get to end the year with a nice free win against the Giants. It probably won’t matter for either team, and will just push our draft pick down slightly, but it still feels good to beat up on the Big Blue. Unfortunately the first season of the Schottenheimer era will not end how the Cowboys were hoping, but hopefully it provides a base they can continue to build off of. While I don’t think they’ll make the playoffs this year, they’re too talented to stay out for long. Let’s hope 2026 is even better.
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