America’s Team finds itself at a crossroads. After a dominating 44-22 victory over Washington in Week 7, the Dallas Cowboys then went to Denver, where they were humbled 44-24.
So halfway into the season, their record (3-4-1) doesn’t look good at all.
Following impressive wins with deflating losses has become a pattern for Dallas in this 2025 campaign, and it raises serious questions about whether this roster possesses the consistency needed for postseason contention.
The Jekyll and Hyde Cowboys
Dallas’ Week 8 performance encapsulated everything frustrating about this season.
Despite Javonte Williams scoring twice against his former team, the Cowboys’ defense crumbled against Bo Nix and Denver’s rookies.
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The Cowboys’ inability to translate home dominance into road success has been stark, averaging over 37 points per game at AT&T Stadium while struggling away from Arlington.
Brian Schottenheimer’s offense isn’t the problem; Dak Prescott continues delivering MVP-caliber numbers with 1,881 passing yards. Rather, it’s Matt Eberflus’ defense allowing 401.6 yards per contest—dead last in the league—that’s proving Dallas’ Achilles heel.
R.J. Harvey’s three touchdowns and Pat Bryant’s first career score highlighted Denver’s dominance as the Broncos extended their win streak to five games.
Division Dreams Fading Fast
The NFC East standings paint a sobering picture for Cowboys faithful. Philadelphia sits atop the division at 5-2 with a head-to-head victory already secured, while Dallas occupies second place with Washington not far off.
The Eagles’ two-game lead in the loss column feels substantial given Dallas’ road woes and defensive deficiencies.
Prescott’s stats (71.4% completion rate, 16 touchdowns against just three interceptions) are crazy, for sure, but let’s face it, individual brilliance just cannot mask systemic failures.
Yes, CeeDee Lamb’s return from his high-ankle sprain has provided offensive fireworks, but the unit’s explosiveness matters little when opponents consistently march downfield.
The Micah Parsons trade to Green Bay felt like they’re now focusing on rebuilding, but Jerry Jones insists the franchise still wants to win right now.
Well, there’s now a clear contradiction between roster construction and stated ambition and that has created an identity crisis which might be affecting them out there.
Playoff Prospects and Season Outlook
Current projections paint a bleak picture. BetMGM gives Dallas roughly 20% playoff odds, whilst division title chances have evaporated almost entirely.
The schedule offers little reprieve.
Upcoming matchups, like against Arizona, provide a massive opportunity to bounce back, but they still have tougher tests ahead.
The Cowboys haven’t won back-to-back games since October 6th of last year, an alarming drought for a franchise with championship aspirations.
The rookies are showing promise, but asking them to anchor a playoff push is just very unrealistic, to be honest.
Brandon Aubrey continues rewriting NFL record books with his fifth field goal from 60-plus yards, yet special teams heroics can’t overcome fundamental deficiencies.
Unless the defense discovers cohesion quickly, Dallas’ season risks devolving into draft positioning rather than postseason preparation.
November’s games will determine whether mediocrity or respectability defines this campaign.
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