Key matchups set to shape Cowboys' 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for their 2026 NFL season, which opens in New York. Three pivotal matchups have been highlighted: a Week 5 home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a Thanksgiving clash with the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12, and a Week 16 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. These games come during critical stretches of the season and could have significant ramifications for the Cowboys' playoff aspirations. Dallas looks to improve its standing in the NFC East and secure a postseason spot.
- •Cowboys open their season against the New York Giants in early September.
- •Week 5 features a crucial home game against the Buccaneers.
- •Thanksgiving matchup with the Eagles could decide the NFC East leader.
- •Late-season game against the Jaguars may be vital for playoff position.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — 3 matchups that will define the Cowboys’ 2026 regular season
"The Cowboys have some tough games on their 2026 schedule.
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