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NFL Schedule Release: Predicting Every Cowboys Game in 2024

Paul Connor

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January 5, 2025: Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys (-5.5)
With the division crown and their playoffs seeding finalized, the Cowboys opt to rest their starters in a meaningless season finale.

Scores: Commanders 24, Cowboys 13

Final Record: 10-7

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Predicting Every Cowboys Game in 2024
The NFL officially revealed its 2024 schedule on Wednesday, and for the Dallas Cowboys, the going is far more challenging than a year ago.

Dallas' path includes nine teams that made the playoffs last season and just four squads that posted losing records. While America's Team is booked for six primetime affairs, a second consecutive 12-win campaign appears unlikely.

The following slides contain game-by-game predictions and insights into how the Cowboys might fare in their quest for Super Bowl glory.

Alright, enough talk, let's get to it!

Cowboys Futures Odds:
Season Win Total 10.5 (Over +100/Under -122)
Super Bowl +1500
NFC +650
NFC East +120

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September 8, 2024: Dallas Cowboys (+1) vs. Cleveland Browns
Dallas' new-look offensive line faces an immediate test as the Cowboys open the 2024 campaign against Myles Garrett and company on the road. The 'Boys home/road splits were well documented last season, Mike McCarthy's group posting a 4-5 mark while averaging 14.1 fewer points away from AT&T Stadium. Playing in a challenging environment, Dallas drops a potentially low-scoring affair.

Score: Cowboys 14, Browns 17
September 15, 2024: New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys (-6)
The Saints come marching into AT&T Stadium for the Cowboys' home opener. Big D was a perfect 8-0 at home in 2023, averaging nearly 40 points per game. Dallas rebounds from Week 1's defeat and handles New Orleans for its first win of the season.

Score: Saints 21, Cowboys 34
September 22, 2024: Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys (-1)
It's a difficult matchup against reigning MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, a group that also features bruising running back Derrick Henry. Baltimore's run game proves too much for a Cowboys defense torched on the ground in last year's Divisional Round loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Score: Ravens 31, Cowboys 23
September 26, 2024 (TNF): Dallas Cowboys (-4.5) vs. New York Giants
Dallas responds on a short week with a dominant primetime victory over NFC East foe New York Giants, a team the Cowboys outscored 89-17 in the two meetings last season.

Score: Cowboys 34, Giants 14
October 6, 2024 (SNF): Dallas Cowboys (-1.5) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
A second-straight primetime outing sees the Cowboys in the Steel City to battle the Steelers. T.J. Watt poses problems, but Dallas' aerial attack prevails to secure another road win.

Score: 26-19
October 13, 2024: Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys (-0.5)
Detroit will be out for revenge following last year's controversial Week 17 loss in Dallas. This one comes down to the wire, with the Cowboys succumbing to the Lions' balanced attack.

Score: Lions 24, Cowboys 20
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October 27, 2024 (SNF): Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers
The Cowboys return from their bye for a Sunday Night tilt against rival San Francisco 49ers. Dallas has dropped three straight meetings to San Fran (regular season & playoffs), including a 42-10 shellacking last season. Another L is likely forthcoming.

Score: Cowboys 20, 49ers 31
November 3, 2024: Dallas Cowboys (-1) vs. Atlanta Falcons
This could be a high-scoring affair in what should be a much-improved Falcons offense led by new quarterback Kirk Cousins. Ultimately, Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb are too much for a leaky Falcons secondary.

Score: Cowboys 34, Falcons 31
November 10, 2024: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys (-1.5)
Dallas blew out its division rival 33-13 at AT&T Stadium last season. Expect a closer contest but the same result.

Score: Eagles 27, Cowboys 34
November 18, 2024 (MNF): Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys (-3)
Might C.J. Stroud and Co. be taking over the Lone Star State? Regardless, Houston should be dangerous in 2024. Dallas falls on Monday Night Football in what should be an electric atmosphere.

Score: Texans 28, Cowboys 24
November 24, 2024: Dallas Cowboys (-3) vs. Washington Commanders
The Cowboys square off against former defensive coordinator and new Commanders head coach Dan Quinn. Dallas swept Washington last season, outscoring the Commanders 83-20 in the two meetings. Chalk up another W.

Score: Cowboys 35, Commanders 17
November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving): New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys (-8)
Dallas downs the G-Men for an eighth straight time in a Thanksgiving Day blowout.

Score: Giants 14, Cowboys 40
December 9, 2024 (MNF): Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys (-1)
A healthy Joe Burrow makes the Bengals one of the favorites to win it all. Burrow and Prescott engage in an entertaining primetime duel, with the Cowboys coming up just short.

Score: Bengals 30, Cowboys 27
December 15, 2024: Dallas Cowboys (-6.5) vs. Carolina Panthers
Dallas downed the Panthers 33-10 on the road last season. Expect a similar result against a rebuilding Carolina squad.

Score: Cowboys 30, Panthers 13
December 22, 2024 (SNF): Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys (-4.5)
The Cowboys' final primetime game of the season has them hosting Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mayfield was one of the league's best stories last season, but Tampa's defense proves no match under the bright lights.

Scores: Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 34
December 29, 2024: Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles (-2)
The NFC East title could be on the line when the Cowboys travel to Philadelphia to battle the Eagles. Stunningly, the division has not had a repeat winner since 2004. I think Dallas bucks that trend with a massive road win.

Score: Cowboys 28, Eagles 25
January 5, 2025: Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys (-5.5)
With the division crown and their playoffs seeding finalized, the Cowboys opt to rest their starters in a meaningless season finale.

Scores: Commanders 24, Cowboys 13

Final Record: 10-7

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Predicting Every Cowboys Game in 2024
The NFL officially revealed its 2024 schedule on Wednesday, and for the Dallas Cowboys, the going is far more challenging than a year ago.

Dallas' path includes nine teams that made the playoffs last season and just four squads that posted losing records. While America's Team is booked for six primetime affairs, a second consecutive 12-win campaign appears unlikely.

The following slides contain game-by-game predictions and insights into how the Cowboys might fare in their quest for Super Bowl glory.

Alright, enough talk, let's get to it!

Cowboys Futures Odds:
Season Win Total 10.5 (Over +100/Under -122)
Super Bowl +1500
NFC +650
NFC East +120

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NFL Schedule Release: Predicting Every Cowboys Game in 2024

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