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Dallas Cowboys 2025 Schedule, Opponents, and Instant Analysis

Each year, the Dallas Cowboys capture attention in the NFL and their 2025 schedule will be no different. While everyone is waiting for the NFL schedule, people discuss at length what it might take for the team to win the Super Bowl. It takes a look at who the Cowboys are projected to face, examines some top matchups and looks into the effects of their long 2025 season. No matter if you are always cheering for the Cowboys or more of a casual NFL fan, you’ll find all the details you require for the team’s 2025 season in this article.  

Explaining the Process of Scheduling in the NFL  

Before reviewing the Cowboys’ upcoming opponents, you need to know how the NFL schedules its teams. Each team plays 17 games:  

1. Six games against each of our NFC East division rivals (home and away) Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders and New York Giants are in that division.  
2. Each team plays four games every three years against an NFC division. 
3. Rotating every four years, we will play four games against one of the AFC divisions.  
4. Both teams will play two games in the division against the same position-holding team from the previous season.  

In 2025, the NFC South, AFC West and two wild-card games determined by how they finished their 2024 division are on the Cowboys’ schedule. Let’s unpack this.  

Dallas Cowboys 2025 Opponents: A Complete Breakdown 

Using the NFL’s schedule rules and the latest standings, I have made this forecast of teams the Cowboys will play:  

Divisional Games (NFC East)  

• Philadelphia Eagles (Home/Away): Eagles versus Cowboys is one of the NFL’s historically fiercest rivalries. Neither team can avoid these games if they want to be the best in the division.  
• Washington Commanders (Home/Away): With a different owner, Washington looks to rebuild, keeping fans unsure who might win.  
• New York Giants (Home/Away): If the Giants’ younger group of players improves, they could threaten rivals in 2024.  

NFC South Opponents  

• Home Games: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons  
• Away Games: New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers  

Analysis: The post-Brady starting quarterback for Tampa Bay could make life tough for Dallas, as will the Saints’ strong defense. Since they are rebuilding, both the Falcons and Panthers make for “must-win” matches.  

AFC West Opponents  

• Home Games: Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos  
• Away Games: The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers are playing tonight.  

Analysis: Both games at Arrowhead Stadium and SoFi Stadium could make a big difference for each team in the season. It is still Patrick Mahomes as the top player in the league and Justin Herbert’s Chargers have established themselves as a team to watch in the playoffs year in and year out.  

Intra-Conference Wild Cards  

Green Bay Packers (Home): This game becomes a big event if the Packers claim the NFC North in 2024 and Jordan Love rises to the top.  

San Francisco 49ers (Away): As the Cowboys have lost to the 49ers in the playoffs in the past, this game could be a preview of the NFC Championship.  

Instant Analysis: 5 Must-Watch Games in 2025  

1. Cowboys away at Kansas City Chiefs  

Why It Matters: A Super Bowl LX preview? Mahomes and Prescott have created an epic quarterback matchup. Kansas City relies heavily on Mike McGlone, Teddy Dunn and Travis Kelce; the Cowboys’ defense needs to stop them.  

Key Factor: How Dallas will get to Patrick Mahomes when facing Kansas City’s excellent line. Micah Parsons might make all the difference for the Cowboys.  

2. The Dallas Cowboys will play the Philadelphia Eagles at home and then away.  

Why It Matters: Games against the Giants and Eagles usually shape the NFC East race. Hurts playing with both his arm and his feet against the improved Dallas’ secondary will have an important impact.  

3. Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers (Away)  

Why It Matters: Psychological stakes. In the playoffs of 2022 and 2023, the 49ers beat Dallas. Can Prescott exorcise his demons?  

4. Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home. 

Why It Matters: If Caleb Williams or another top QB is taken by the Bucs, the spotlight will be on the skill of youth versus the experience of veterans.  

5. Dallas Cowboys will face the Los Angeles Chargers on the road.  

Why It Matters: How well will Justin Herbert’s strong arm compare to Dallas’ defense looking for turnovers? A high-scoring affair likely.  

Home vs. Away: Navigating the Road Gauntlet 

Next season, the Cowboys have to battle some extremely tough teams on the road. Any trip to Kansas City, San Francisco or New Orleans could mess up their season if the Jaguars are not careful. On the other hand, having the Packers, Raiders and Falcons play at home helps the team get back on track.  

Toughest Road Stretch: Weeks 10, 11, 12 and 13 (just an example of games against the Chiefs, Saints and Eagles).  

Home Advantage: The screams from the crowd in AT&T Stadium could make a difference in games that turn out to be extremely close vs. the Buccaneers or Broncos.  

Prime-Time Predictions: Which Games Get the Spotlight?  

Dallas will once again be a nationally televised event in the upcoming season. These matchups are set to be programmed in the most prestigious time slots.  

Cowboys take on the Chiefs in Sunday Night Football. A ratings juggernaut.  

Eagles will play the Cowboys with thanksgiving (Thanksgiving Day) A holiday tradition.  

Cowboys and 49ers meet on Monday Night Football. Playoff rematch hype.  

Playoff Implications: Strength of Schedule and Super Bowl Hopes  

Early predictions show Dallas will have one of the most difficult schedules in 2025. In the AFC West and NFC South, several teams are expected to make the playoffs, making things interesting and winning their wild-card matches against Green Bay and San Francisco isn’t easy.  

X-Factor: Health. Zack Martin and other Cowboys veterans need to stay healthy for a strong finish in December.  

Wild Card Spot?: Should Dallas lose in divisional games, they could have to win their season finale to qualify for the playoffs.  

Final Thoughts: A Season of High Stakes 

In 2025, the Cowboys face tough games against skilled opponents, will play many games on TV and cannot let up. It will be up to the Dallas Cowboys to show they deserve praise or to hear more complaints after another playoff absence.  

The NFL is about to release the schedule, so make sure you mark down Dallas’ games against the Chiefs, 49ers and Eagles. When you look at either MVP odds or playoff bracket predictions, it’s obvious throughout: Fans should not miss the Cowboys’ journey through 2025.