A grim start to the 2025 season can turn into momentum heading into 2026 based on the next three weeks.
The Dallas Cowboys were not expected to be competitive in 2025. Injuries and an early blockbuster trading Micah Parsons away only confirmed that early-season belief. The focus of the season quickly became to prepare for 2026 and beyond.
Offensively, the Cowboys surpassed original expectations and are among the best in the NFL, but the same can't be said for the defense.