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d coach Jason Garret in an important division matchup between two rivals. The Giants hired Jason Garrett as their offensive coordinator, as he looks to help improve the play of QB Daniel Jones while also taking advantage of talented RB Saquon Barkley. Winning these division games are always important in helping a team reach the playoffs.</p><p id="f7ed"><b>Week 6 — Arizona Cardinals @ Dallas Cowboys</b> <i>October 19, 2020–7:15 PM (Monday Night Football)</i> The Arizona Cardinals greatly improved their offense by trading for All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins. QB Kyler Murray is also expected to improve, as he was drafted with the number one pick in the draft last year. The Cowboys will need to bring their A-game in a Monday Night Football matchup that has the potential to be an offensive shootout.</p><p id="0a79"><b>Week 7 — Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins</b> <i>October 25, 2020–12:00 PM</i> Ron Rivera is the new head coach for a Washington Redskins team has struggled to win over the past few seasons. The growth of second-year quarterback Dwayne Haskins is critical to the success of the Redskins season. Drafting DE Chase Young with the second pick in this year’s draft will greatly boost an already talented defensive line, as the Redskins are always a tough matchup for the Cowboys.</p><p id="fa86"><b>Week 8 — Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles</b> <i>November 01, 2020–7:20 PM (Sunday Night Football)</i> The Cowboys travel to Philadelphia in an important matchup against the Eagles. Many people believe that the Cowboys and Eagles will be the frontrunners for the NFC East. These divisional games are always intense, as beating the Eagles on the road is never an easy task for the Cowboys. The winner of this game will gain much-needed momentum for the rest of the season.</p><p id="1f06"><b>Week 9 — Pittsburgh Steelers @ Dallas Cowboys</b> <i>November 08, 2020–3:25 PM</i> Both of these teams are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 8–8 season. Keeping QB Ben Roethlisberger healthy is critical for a Steelers team that is used to reaching the playoffs each year. The Cowboys will need to focus on shutting down an offense that includes talented RB James Connor, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, and newly-signed TE Eric Ebron.</p><p id="a235"><b>Week 10 — Bye Week</b> The Dallas Cowboys get a much-needed late-season bye week in November. These bye weeks are especially important in giving starters a break while also helping players recover from injuries. A bye week also gives the coaching staff a chance to review all aspects of the team and look at ways to improve for the stretch run.</p><p id="41ac"><b>Week 11 — Dallas Cowboys @ Minnesota Vikings</b> <i>November 22, 2020–3:25 PM</i> The Minnesota Vikings will look to make a return trip to the NFL playoffs. Playing against the Vikings on the road is never an easy assignment. Keeping turnovers to a minimum is essential if QB Dak Prescott hopes to lead the Cowboys to victory in a difficult road matchup.</p><p id="63ed"><b>Week 12 — Washington Redskins @ Dallas Cowboys</b> <i>November 26, 2020–3:30 PM (Thanksgiving)</i> The Cowboys continue the longstandin

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g tradition of hosting a game each year on Thanksgiving. All eyes will be on the Washington Redskins traveling to Dallas in the hope of an upset victory against their top rival. The Cowboys have a more talented team, but division games in the NFC East are always a challenging matchup.</p><p id="cadb"><b>Week 13 — Dallas Cowboys @ Baltimore Ravens</b> <i>December 03, 2020–7:20 PM (Thursday Night Football)</i> Playing against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football is one of the most difficult games of the season for the Cowboys. Trying to contain dynamic QB Lamar Jackson of the Ravens will be a huge challenge for the Cowboys defense. However, anything is possible in the NFL, as the Cowboys will look to upset a team many expect to reach the Super Bowl.</p><p id="eb38"><b>Week 14 — Dallas Cowboys @ Cincinnati Bengals</b> <i>December 13, 2020–12:00 PM</i> The Cowboys get a much-needed break by facing a Cincinnati Bengals team that finished with the worst record in the league last season. However, the Bengals were rewarded with their ineptitude by getting the chance to select QB Joe Burrow with the number one pick in the NFL Draft. All rookie QB’s undergo a transition process in the NFL, as the Cowboys will look to take advantage of his rookie mistakes in a must-win game.</p><p id="c312"><b>Week 15 — San Franciso 49ers @ Dallas Cowboys</b> <i>December 20, 2020–7:20 PM (Sunday Night Football)</i> Playing a late-season matching against the defending NFC champions is always a challenge for any team. The Dallas Cowboys will need to play an excellent game if they hope to defeat a talented 49ers team that many expect to make a return trip to the Super Bowl. Limiting turnovers and taking advantage of the 49er’s mistakes is critical if the Cowboys expect to win.</p><p id="7738"><b>Week 16 — Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys</b> <i>December 27, 2020–3:25 PM</i> The Eagles and Cowboys always play hard-fought and entertaining games each year. This late-season game is especially important, as it can easily determine who will win the NFC East Division. Both of these teams will be highly motivated to win such a critical matchup. The Cowboys will need to play their best if they hope to win this divisional game.</p><p id="8881"><b>Week 17 — Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants</b> <i>January 03, 2021–12:00 PM</i> The Dallas Cowboys finish the season on the road against the New York Giants. End of the year games are always unpredictable, as the Cowboys may rest their starters if they have clinched a playoff berth. On the other hand, this may be a must-win game for the Cowboys to reach the playoffs. Despite the circumstances, the New York Giants are always a difficult matchup at home late in the season.</p><p id="5afb">The Dallas Cowboys have a chance to finally live up to their potential with a brand new coaching staff and a solid draft. Will the Cowboys exceed expectations with a lengthy playoff run, or will they continue the trend of last season’s disappointment? Only time will tell if the Cowboys will break a 25-year Super Bowl drought.</p><p id="3cd3">Is it football season yet?</p></article></body>

Dallas Cowboys 2020–2021 Schedule Preview

Here is a preview of each game for the Dallas Cowboys 2020–2021 season.

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The Dallas Cowboys hope a new coaching change can help them reach the playoffs in the upcoming season and compete for a 6th Super Bowl in franchise history. The Cowboys had one of the best drafts in recent memory, as they were able to fill much-needed holes due to the departure of CB Byron Jones (Miami Dolphins), WR Randall Cobb (Houston Texans), and DE Robert Quinn (Chicago Bears). The Cowboys hope they can build off this momentum into the upcoming season.

Here is a preview of each game on the Dallas Cowboys schedule for the 2020–2021 NFL season.

Week 1 — Dallas Cowboys @ Los Angeles Rams September 13, 2020–7:20 PM (Sunday Night Football) The Dallas Cowboys kick off the season with a game against the Los Angeles Rams. This is the first game in the Rams brand new stadium, as all eyes will be on this matchup. The Rams had an eventful offseason, as they released RB Todd Gurley, and traded WR Brandin Cooks due to salary cap issues. However, expect the Rams to give the Cowboys a difficult test in this primetime matchup.

Week 2 — Atlanta Falcons @ Dallas Cowboys September 20, 2020–12:00 PM The Dallas Cowboys open their first home game of the season against the Atlanta Falcons. One of the biggest challenges for the Cowboys will be trying to contain the passing attack of the Falcons that includes QB Matt Ryan, WR Julio Jones, and WR Calvin Ridley. However, this game provides the perfect opportunity for the Cowboys to win their home opener.

Week 3 — Dallas Cowboys @ Seattle Seahawks September 27, 2020–3:25 PM Traveling on the road to face the Seattle Seahawks is never an easy task for any team. Russell Wilson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, as the Cowboys revamped secondary will be tested in this early season matchup. Both of these teams are likely playoff contenders, as this matchup may play an important role in determining playoff seeding later in the season.

Week 4 — Cleveland Browns @ Dallas Cowboys October 04, 2020–12:00 PM The Cleveland Browns continue to struggle each year, despite having talented players on both sides of the ball. The Cowboys will need to force Baker Mayfield into mistakes, as he prone to force throws into double coverage due to a lack of protection. Ultimately, the Cowboys have a great chance to win another home game if they avoid being overconfident.

Week 5 — New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys October 11, 2020–3:25 PM The Dallas Cowboys will face ex-head coach Jason Garret in an important division matchup between two rivals. The Giants hired Jason Garrett as their offensive coordinator, as he looks to help improve the play of QB Daniel Jones while also taking advantage of talented RB Saquon Barkley. Winning these division games are always important in helping a team reach the playoffs.

Week 6 — Arizona Cardinals @ Dallas Cowboys October 19, 2020–7:15 PM (Monday Night Football) The Arizona Cardinals greatly improved their offense by trading for All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins. QB Kyler Murray is also expected to improve, as he was drafted with the number one pick in the draft last year. The Cowboys will need to bring their A-game in a Monday Night Football matchup that has the potential to be an offensive shootout.

Week 7 — Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins October 25, 2020–12:00 PM Ron Rivera is the new head coach for a Washington Redskins team has struggled to win over the past few seasons. The growth of second-year quarterback Dwayne Haskins is critical to the success of the Redskins season. Drafting DE Chase Young with the second pick in this year’s draft will greatly boost an already talented defensive line, as the Redskins are always a tough matchup for the Cowboys.

Week 8 — Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles November 01, 2020–7:20 PM (Sunday Night Football) The Cowboys travel to Philadelphia in an important matchup against the Eagles. Many people believe that the Cowboys and Eagles will be the frontrunners for the NFC East. These divisional games are always intense, as beating the Eagles on the road is never an easy task for the Cowboys. The winner of this game will gain much-needed momentum for the rest of the season.

Week 9 — Pittsburgh Steelers @ Dallas Cowboys November 08, 2020–3:25 PM Both of these teams are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 8–8 season. Keeping QB Ben Roethlisberger healthy is critical for a Steelers team that is used to reaching the playoffs each year. The Cowboys will need to focus on shutting down an offense that includes talented RB James Connor, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, and newly-signed TE Eric Ebron.

Week 10 — Bye Week The Dallas Cowboys get a much-needed late-season bye week in November. These bye weeks are especially important in giving starters a break while also helping players recover from injuries. A bye week also gives the coaching staff a chance to review all aspects of the team and look at ways to improve for the stretch run.

Week 11 — Dallas Cowboys @ Minnesota Vikings November 22, 2020–3:25 PM The Minnesota Vikings will look to make a return trip to the NFL playoffs. Playing against the Vikings on the road is never an easy assignment. Keeping turnovers to a minimum is essential if QB Dak Prescott hopes to lead the Cowboys to victory in a difficult road matchup.

Week 12 — Washington Redskins @ Dallas Cowboys November 26, 2020–3:30 PM (Thanksgiving) The Cowboys continue the longstanding tradition of hosting a game each year on Thanksgiving. All eyes will be on the Washington Redskins traveling to Dallas in the hope of an upset victory against their top rival. The Cowboys have a more talented team, but division games in the NFC East are always a challenging matchup.

Week 13 — Dallas Cowboys @ Baltimore Ravens December 03, 2020–7:20 PM (Thursday Night Football) Playing against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football is one of the most difficult games of the season for the Cowboys. Trying to contain dynamic QB Lamar Jackson of the Ravens will be a huge challenge for the Cowboys defense. However, anything is possible in the NFL, as the Cowboys will look to upset a team many expect to reach the Super Bowl.

Week 14 — Dallas Cowboys @ Cincinnati Bengals December 13, 2020–12:00 PM The Cowboys get a much-needed break by facing a Cincinnati Bengals team that finished with the worst record in the league last season. However, the Bengals were rewarded with their ineptitude by getting the chance to select QB Joe Burrow with the number one pick in the NFL Draft. All rookie QB’s undergo a transition process in the NFL, as the Cowboys will look to take advantage of his rookie mistakes in a must-win game.

Week 15 — San Franciso 49ers @ Dallas Cowboys December 20, 2020–7:20 PM (Sunday Night Football) Playing a late-season matching against the defending NFC champions is always a challenge for any team. The Dallas Cowboys will need to play an excellent game if they hope to defeat a talented 49ers team that many expect to make a return trip to the Super Bowl. Limiting turnovers and taking advantage of the 49er’s mistakes is critical if the Cowboys expect to win.

Week 16 — Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys December 27, 2020–3:25 PM The Eagles and Cowboys always play hard-fought and entertaining games each year. This late-season game is especially important, as it can easily determine who will win the NFC East Division. Both of these teams will be highly motivated to win such a critical matchup. The Cowboys will need to play their best if they hope to win this divisional game.

Week 17 — Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants January 03, 2021–12:00 PM The Dallas Cowboys finish the season on the road against the New York Giants. End of the year games are always unpredictable, as the Cowboys may rest their starters if they have clinched a playoff berth. On the other hand, this may be a must-win game for the Cowboys to reach the playoffs. Despite the circumstances, the New York Giants are always a difficult matchup at home late in the season.

The Dallas Cowboys have a chance to finally live up to their potential with a brand new coaching staff and a solid draft. Will the Cowboys exceed expectations with a lengthy playoff run, or will they continue the trend of last season’s disappointment? Only time will tell if the Cowboys will break a 25-year Super Bowl drought.

Is it football season yet?

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