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Cowboys vs Packers: 6 things to know about wild card opponent

A hot team with a plethora of young weapons are among the things to know about the Packers ahead of the wild-card round. | From @BenGrimaldi

The regular season is over and now the real fun begins for the Dallas Cowboys! Their goal of ending a quarter-century championship drought begins on wild-card weekend when the Cowboys host the Green Bay Packers.

It was hard to imagine the team hosting a playoff game at AT&T Stadium a few weeks ago, but a late season swoon by the Philadelphia Eagles made it possible. Dallas is notably undefeated at home this year and is riding a 16-game winning streak playing in “Jerry World,” so they’re very comfortable hosting the seventh-seeded Packers.

The Cowboys have said this year is about more than just getting to the postseason, the urgency is there to make a run at a championship. The time for talk is over, now it’s time for action. Here are six things to know about their weekend opponent.

Cowboys vs Commanders: 6 things to know about Week 18 opponent

A bad defense and a coaching staff likely to be axed are things to know about the opponent as the regular season draws to a close. | From @BenGrimaldi

It’s hard to believe, but Week 18 has arrived in the NFL and that means the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders once again renew their rivalry. The season has flown by, and the final game has a lot at stake for the Cowboys, and might have implications for the Commanders as well.

Dallas’ playoff outlook is simple, win in Washington and they’ll be NFC East champions and locked into the No. 2 seed in the conference. That’s obviously preferable for a team that plays much better at home. Lose, and they’ll need a loss by the Philadelphia Eagles to take home the divisional title. If that doesn’t happen, they’ll be the No. 5 seed and play at the NFC South winner for the wild-card round of the playoffs.

The Commanders have one mission, spoil the final game for one of their hated rivals and knock them from atop their perch in the division. That would be a satisfying way to end a disappointing year. Here’s what else there is to know about the Commanders as they prepare to host the Cowboys in Week 18.

Cowboys vs Lions: 6 things to know about Week 17 opponent

Skill players on offense and a talented defense are among the six things to know about the opponent for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17. | From @BenGrimaldi

The last few weeks haven’t been kind to the Dallas Cowboys, who have lost their last two games. Mike McCarthy’s team hasn’t lost back-to-back games since 2021 and both defeats came on the road, where the team struggles to play well.

Luckily for the Cowboys they’re back home now; it’s a team that’s undefeated at AT&T Stadium and winners of 15 straight in Jerry World. Dallas doesn’t just win at home, they dominate, and they’ll need to play much better this week as the Detroit Lions come to town in Week 17.

The Lions are every bit as formidable as the last three opponents, so the Cowboys will have to prove they can bounce back and beat a good team. Here are six things to know about the Lions, the Week 17 opponent for the Cowboys.

Cowboys vs Bills: 6 things to know about Week 15 opponent

Josh Allen and an opportunistic defense are among the things to know about the Week 15 opponent for the Dallas Cowboys, the Buffalo Bills. | From @BenGrimaldi

All the fun from last week is over. Now the Dallas Cowboys need to prepare for the next test in Week 15. This week’s challenge comes from traveling way up north to play the Buffalo Bills, who are already in playoff mode.

Last time out was a big win for the Cowboys, but they’ll now be on the road for the first time in a month and playing in the windy conditions of Highmark Stadium.

For now, the forecast doesn’t call for extreme cold or precipitation, but that can change in a flash in Buffalo. The Bills are used to the weather and are coming into the game on a high after taking out one of their rivals on the road themselves. Taking down Seattle and Philadelphia to continue a five-game win streak was a good start to a tough stretch of games for Dallas, but it doesn’t get much easier from here on out. Here are six things to know about the Week 15 opponents for the Cowboys.

6 things to know about the Eagles include their night and day defensive units

A QB weapon and a bad secondary are among the things to know about the Dallas Cowboys’ Week 14 opponent, the Philaedelphia Eagles. | From @BenGrimaldi

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing to face their most hated rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, in a Week 14 showdown that gives the winner the lead in the NFC East. It might be short-lived for the Cowboys, but it’s a big game none the less. This is a rematch of a meeting from earlier in the season where Dallas fell just short, literally inches, on more than one occasion. Now, the Cowboys get their division foes at home, where they’ve won 14 straight games.

Regular season games don’t get much bigger than this, and for the Cowboys a victory would mean shutting up the large group of haters who continue to say they haven’t beaten anybody on their way to nine wins. Beat the Eagles and that complaint goes away to usher in a new excuse to disparage Jerry Jones’ team. Here are six things to know about the Eagles in the Week 14 rematch.

Cowboys vs Giants: 6 things to know about Week 10 opponent

Injuries along the line and a lack of offensive play makers are among the things to know about the Week 10 opponents for the Cowboys, says @BenGrimaldi

Somehow, it’s already Week 10 in the NFL and for the Dallas Cowboys that means playing a divisional opponent for the second time this season. After dismantling the New York Giants to open the 2023 campaign, their NFC East rival visits AT&T Stadium with both teams coming off a loss.

The Cowboys need to pick themselves up and dust themselves off after a tough defeat, they cannot allow it to snowball into a letdown this week. To get back on the winning track, they’ll host a Giants team that hasn’t been what anyone expected. Brian Daboll’s team was supposed to challenge for the division title, but they have gone in the opposite direction after a surprising 2022 that saw them win a playoff game.

Dallas will be going for the season sweep for the sixth time in the last seven years against the Giants. Here are six more things to know about the Cowboys’ Week 10 opponent.

Cowboys vs Rams: 6 things to know about the Week 8 opponent

A dynamic duo, a dominant defender and a distraught kicking game are among the things to know about the Los Angeles Rams. | From @BenGrimaldi

After getting a win before their off week, the Cowboys should be feeling better about themselves and now will begin the second phase of their season with a face off against the Los Angeles Rams.

It was a perfect time for the bye, the Cowboys had been at work for 14 straight weeks since training camp began, and they needed some rest. Now comes the next 13 weeks, which would mean the Cowboys play in the NFC championship game.

To get there, the first step is to beat the Rams, who are coming off a loss at home and need to win to avoid going deeper into a hole. Here are six things to know about the Week 8 opponent, the Rams.

Cowboys vs 49ers: 6 things to know about Week 5 opponent

Star power will be the central focus in Week 5 as the 49ers and Cowboys match wits. Big plays from big-time players should abound. Here’s 6 things to know, from @BenGrimaldi.

The Dallas Cowboys got back on track last week with their third blowout win of the season. That victory could boost their confidence heading into their Week 5 matchup with the rival San Francisco 49ers.

It’s a team that has to feel good about themselves coming off a win, especially with the prospects of heading into a game they’ve pinpointed as a measuring stick, so avoiding back-to-back losses was a big deal.

The 49ers are undefeated and one of the best teams in the league heading into Sunday Night Football, while the Cowboys have a chance to prove their mettle. Here are six things to know about the 49ers ahead of the Week 5 matchup.

6 things to know about the Buccaneers for the Cowboys’ second go round

The Buccaneers are more than just Tom Brady, here’s what else to know the opponent for the Dallas Cowboys in the wild card matchup. | From @BenGrimaldi

The fun and games are over; the real season begins now for the Dallas Cowboys. Playoff success is what Cowboys seasons are judged upon and despite low expectations to start, this year is no different. Many left the team for dead after the Week 1 injury to quarterback Dak Prescott, but the Cowboys surprised and got to 12 wins.

It was improbable, but now that Dallas has shown they can wins games and be discussed as one of the top teams, rabid fans want more. There’s a faction of Cowboys fans that need a final four showing to validate this franchise.

A playoff run will have to start with beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and legendary quarterback Tom Brady.. The Cowboys want just a piece of what Brady has accomplished in the postseason and that journey begins on Monday night. Here’s are six things to know about the wild-card opponent for the Cowboys.

Cowboys vs Commanders: 6 things to know about Week 18 opponent

The problems with the Washington offense aren’t in their skill position players. @BenGrimaldi covers this and much more to know ahead of Week 18.

The Dallas Cowboys have sewn up their primary goal, they’re in the playoffs. The only thing that can change there is seeding and there are a few different outcomes that change where the Cowboys finish. An NFC East crown is still in play entering the final week of the regular season.

To win the division, the Cowboys will first need to take care of business against the Washington Commanders in Week 18. A longshot, if Dallas gets help from the New York Giants and potentially the Arizona Cardinals, winning the division and the No. 1 seed are still attainable.

The Commanders were in position to make the postseason until losing last week, now only have pride to play for. Beating the Cowboys is always fun for a rival, and killing Dallas’ chances for a a division crown is motivation enough. Here’s what else there is to know about Washington in the season finale.