On Wednesday, the Dallas Cowboys officially revealed their schedule, which has some exciting highlights such as playing six total primetime games, the second-most of any team.
However, the end of their season could prove to be especially tough, because through Weeks 12 to 17, they take on the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Chargers and Washington Commanders.
ESPN's Adam Schefter pointed out that this is the first time in NFL history that a team will "play six straight games against teams that all won 11+ games the previous season."
That revelation drew a strong reaction from Cowboys EDGE Micah Parsons, who reposted the news, while writing "(expletive) em ! let's play ball!"
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11).
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11).
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Of course, Parsons is in an extremely odd position heading into 2025, as he will be playing under the fifth-year option while he awaits an extension that Jacob Camenker of USA TODAY predicts will be worth $201 million over five years.
However, despite still waiting, his confidence is a positive sign because that final stretch could be what determines if the Cowboys return to the playoffs after missing out in 2024, going just 7-10, which marked their first losing season since 2020.
They have made some big additions that should help, including trading for wide receiver George Pickens and spending their first-round pick on offensive guard Tyler Booker out of Alabama.
Things don't necessarily look that good for Dallas and Parsons, though, as ESPN BET gives them the third-best odds (+600) of winning the NFC East, behind the Eagles (-145) and Commanders (+225).