Cowboys sit at 2-2 after Week 4, playoff chances analyzed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
After four games, the Cowboys hold a 2-2 record in the season. Their recent addition of Joey Porter Jr. aims to bolster a defense currently ranked 29th in points allowed. The historical data shows that 40% of teams starting 2-2 since the 2020 season have made the playoffs. Early projections using the Pythagorean formula indicate the Cowboys could finish with approximately 9.2 wins if defensive improvements are made. Upcoming matchups will be critical as they aim to increase their win total.
- •Cowboys scored 122 points and allowed 112 so far this season.
- •40% of teams starting 2-2 since 2020 reach the playoffs.
- •Pythagorean formula projects Cowboys for 9.2 wins.
- •NFC East rivals include Giants, Eagles, and Commanders.
- •Importance of upcoming games crucial for playoff hopes.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Playoff Tracker: What win over Texans means for playoff chances
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