Offense Leads the Way
Dallas' identity starts with a spread passing offense built around Dak Prescott’s timing and CeeDee Lamb’s ability to win at every level.
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Why PFM Ranks the Cowboys Here
Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb can still control a game with timing throws and route adjustments. The defense has a pass rusher who changes protections before the snap in Quinnen Williams. Dallas stays in the lower half because the defense is thin inside and Brian Schottenheimer is still installing a new offensive structure.
NFL Rank#21Current PFM ranking
NFC Rank#11Among NFC teams
QB Stability#18Dak Prescott · Not the Problem
Season OutlookIn the Playoff Mix
Head coachBrian Schottenheimer
Offensive coordinatorKlayton Adams
Defensive coordinatorChristian Parker
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Roster Depth
Brian Schottenheimer is the swing factor. The staff has to solve defensive depth, especially outside, and a coaching operation that still has to earn trust. Dallas continued reshaping the defensive front after losing veteran interior help.
Dallas Is Built to Win Through Prescott and Lamb
Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb give Dallas the cleaner path to points. The 12.1-point edge over the defense means the offense has to finish drives while the interior depth and new coaching operation find their footing.
The Roster Is Better Than the Results
This is not a roster with nothing to work with. The missing piece is proof, especially when the game moves away from the preferred script. The formula is simple: protect Prescott, feed Lamb and let the offense control the game.
PFM ROAD AHEAD
2026 Dallas Cowboys Strength of Schedule
Dallas sits near the middle of the league at No. 12 in schedule strength, with opponents averaging 81.0. Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams create the toughest stretch, but 6 games against current top-10 teams keep the schedule from belonging at either extreme.
Difficulty Rank#12No. 1 is toughest
Opponent PFM Avg.81.0Average across opponents
Next 3 Avg.77.7Upcoming opponents
Top-10 Matchups6Games vs. current top 10
Away games left8
Top-10 road opponents4
at New York Giants73.0 PFM · #26
Sep 13 · 8:20 pmAwayBottom 10
vs. Washington Commanders79.1 PFM · #17
Sep 20 · 4:25 pmHome
vs. Baltimore Ravens81.1 PFM · #15
Sep 27 · 4:25 pmNeutral
Toughest remaining opponent: 
Seattle Seahawks at 91.3 PFM.
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Dallas Cowboys PFM Analysis
Will George Pickens be a distraction at camp? The star WR arrived without a contract and will play this season on a franchise tag. This could potentially hurt the Cowboys' offense if Pickens is not locked in.
Analysis updatedJune 18, 2026
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League Context
Closest Team DNA Match
Built Like Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay BuccaneersMatch distance: 3.15 rating points
Shared profile: Roster Strength and Explosiveness.
Dallas creates matchup leverage through the offensive line, whereas Tampa Bay creates downfield pressure through the offensive line. Roster Strength and Explosiveness line up because each lineup has more than one player capable of changing field position in a single snap. Dallas owns the offensive edge because the attack around the offensive line can score without depending on one matchup.
Where they separate: Offense. Cowboys hold the stronger current rating.
Division Pressure
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys sits 3rd in the division, 8.8 PFM points from Philadelphia.
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Dallas Cowboys in the Super Bowl Era
Dallas is 5–3 in the Super Bowl and last won in Super Bowl XXX in 1996.
- Super Bowl Titles
- 5
- Super Bowl Appearances
- 8
- Super Bowl Record
- 5–3
- Last Appearance
- 1996 Super Bowl XXX
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