The Dallas Cowboys are projected too finish the 2025 NFL season with an 11-6 record, a performance that would likely secure them a Wild Card playoff spot and second place in the NFC East.
The team’s projected trajectory includes a challenging late-season stretch.Following a Week 14 matchup against the Detroit Lions, where a loss is predicted with a score of 17-23, the Cowboys are expected to rebound.The analysis suggests that back-to-back Thursday games may take a toll, allowing the lions to exploit mid-game fatigue.
The Cowboys’ schedule then features a Week 15 Sunday night game against the Minnesota Vikings. The prediction for this contest is a 27-24 victory for Dallas, attributing the win to the team’s ability to convert turnovers into points, despite a close game. This is framed as a “Sunday night revenge” game.
In Week 16, the Cowboys are slated to host the Los Angeles Chargers. A 32-28 win is projected, with the article noting criticism of the Chargers’ defence and suggesting the Cowboys will keep pace in a shootout.
The holiday season brings a Week 17 matchup on Thursday, December 25th, against the Washington Commanders. The Cowboys are predicted to win this game 24-20, with the rivalry and Washington’s potential fatigue after holiday activities cited as contributing factors.
The regular season concludes with a Week 18 game on Sunday, January 4th, against the New York Giants. The projection here is a 21-24 loss for the Cowboys. This outcome is contingent on the Cowboys potentially resting starters if their playoff position is already secured, allowing the Giants to secure a win.
This projected 11-6 record would place the Cowboys second in the NFC East, earning them a Wild Card berth in the playoffs.
