Part 1: Weeks 1-5 — A Statement Start
The 2025 NFL season is loaded with storylines for the Dallas Cowboys: a new era under head coach Brian Schottenheimer, a rebuilt defense led by Matt Eberflus, and a revitalized offense powered by Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens.
With a brutal back half of the season looming, Dallas must start fast, and the schedule gives them a chance to do just that.
Here’s a full breakdown of Weeks 1-5, including score predictions and key player stat projections.
Week 1: @ Philadelphia Eagles (TNF, NBC)
Prediction: Eagles 27, Cowboys 23
The NFL wasted no time putting the NFC East rivals in the spotlight.
Playing in hostile territory against the defending Super Bowl champs is a huge challenge. Expect a solid fight, but Dallas comes up short in a close, physical opener.
Projected Stats
- Dak Prescott: 26/38. 278 yds, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- Javonte Williams: 14 carries, 61 yds
- CeeDee Lamb: 9 rec, 104 yds, 1 TD
- Micah Parsons: 2 sacks, 5 QB pressures
Record: 0-1
Week 2: vs New York Giants
Prediction: Cowboys 31, Giants 17
Home opener. Rivalry. Statement win. The Cowboys control the pace early and never look back, unleashing the full playbook. Rookie Jaydon Blue had a big day.
Projected Stats
- Dak Prescott: 21/29, 254 yds, 3 TD
- Jaydon Blue: 11 carries, 83 yards, 1 TD
- George Pickens: 6 rec, 91 yds, 1 TD
- DaRon Bland: 1 INT, 3 PBUs
Record: 1-1
Week 3: @ Chicago Bears
Prediction: Cowboys 26, Bears 20
This one’s trickier than it looks.
Chicago’s defense is improving, but Dallas’s firepower is too much. A late fourth-quarter drive led by Dak seals the game.
Projected Stats
- Dak Prescott: 24/36, 271 yds, 2 TDs
- Javonte Williams: 17 carries, 75 yds
- CeeDee Lamb: 8 rec, 95 yds
- Marist Liufau: 7 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FR
Record: 2-1
Week 4: vs Green Bay Packers (SNF)
Prediction: Cowboys 34, Packers 24
Revenge game.
Dallas finally gets past the Green Bay Packers on a national stage. This is where George Pickens shows why he’s WR2.
Projected Stats
- Dak Prescott: 25/33, 318 yds, 3 TDs
- George Pickens: 7 rec, 122 yds, 2 TDs
- Miles Sanders: 10 carries, 52 yds
- Micah Parsons: 1.5 sacks, 1 FF
- Mazi Smith: 1 sack, 2 run stops
Record: 3-1
Week 5: @ New York Jets
Prediction: Cowboys 23, Jets 16
A gritty, defensive game that features a key red-zone stop in the 4th quarter.
Sam Williams and Donovan Ezeiruaku combine for a breakout pass rush performance.
Projected Stats
- Dak Prescott: 19/31, 212 yds, 1 TD
- Jaydon Blue: 12 carries, 64 yds
- George Pickens: 5 rec, 67 yds
- Donovan Ezeiruaku: 1 sack, 1 TFL
- Sam Williams: 1 sack, 1 FF
Record: 4-1
The Cowboys Came Out Swinging
The Cowboys emerge from a five-game stretch with a 4-1 record, a strong position as they head toward a tougher mid-season slate.
The offense looks versatile, the defense shows early signs of rebounding, and key newcomers like Pickens, Ezeiruaku, and Blue flash high upside.
a Dallas Cowboys since the 70’s the Cowboys will lose twice to the world champion Philadelphia Eagles and another lose to the Green Bay Packers all the other teams on this list shuold be easier
I like it!! I hope it turns out this way, or better!! But don’t be surprised if we won in week 1 and then lost to Green Bay in week 4!! We have a pretty good record in week 1 games!! And when Dak is healthy our team has a winning record against the eagles and the rest of the NFC East!! Actually when Dak is playing our team dominates the NFC East, so I wouldn’t be surprised if we actually won the first game of the year!! But I wouldn’t be surprised if we lost it either…. It is a divisional rivalry game, so it’s always hard to tell how these games turn out!! But I’m ready to find out!!
Cowboys will emerge 3 wins 2 losses. They will lose to GB at home and the Eagles.
I think it could happened, would be a good start and be healthy.