The Cowboys’ November path looks about as friendly as it gets, and after last week’s 38-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas has a real shot to build something here.
The setup is simple: four of the next five are at home, and only one opponent on the slate owns a winning record. That kind of stretch can change the feel of a season fast, especially with playoff hopes still hanging around. Dallas opens the month against the Arizona Cardinals and closes it on Thanksgiving against the Eagles, and both games are being treated as very winnable.
Arizona comes in at 2-5 and fourth in the AFC West, and the Cardinals are not exactly built to scare anyone right now. They were able to upset Dallas a year ago, but this version of the matchup looks different. The Cardinals are in the middle of a rebuild and could be eyeing the next franchise quarterback, while the Cowboys get them at home with momentum still on their side.
The lone road game in November comes against the Indianapolis Colts, who are also 2-4 and second in the AFC South. Even with that division standing, the signs point toward a team looking ahead rather than pushing forward.
Indianapolis has already traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, and there are rumors that RB Jonathan Taylor and WR Josh Downs could be moved too. That kind of sell-off opens the door for Dallas.
The toughest test on paper is the San Francisco 49ers, the only November opponent with a winning record at 6-1 and first in the NFC West. But even that matchup carries some uncertainty.
San Francisco is on its bye trying to get healthier after dealing with injuries to key players, and the Cowboys are getting healthier at the right time. The 49ers also haven’t looked quite as sharp lately, barely getting past the Commanders before losing to the Falcons.
With that game in Dallas, the Cowboys have a chance to make things interesting.
Then there’s Tennessee, which enters at 1-6 and fourth in the AFC South. The Titans have already shipped out DT Jeffrey Simmons to the Chicago Bears, and more moves could be coming before the November 10 deadline as they collect draft capital. Against a roster that’s been thinned out and a struggling quarterback, Dallas should like its chances.
That leaves Thanksgiving, where division games always carry some extra volatility. Still, after what Dallas did to Philadelphia last week, it’s hard to see the Cowboys backing down at home.
The only real question is whether Tanner McKee is still the starter or if former Cowboys QB Joe Milton takes over. Either way, Dallas should be in position to add another win.
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