The Dallas Cowboys will play 16 games in the 2017 NFL season. The Dallas Cowboys have never won the Super Bowl, but they did win the NFC East Division in 2016 with a record of 13-3. During the 2016 regular season, running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed 263 times for 1,631 yards and 15 touchdowns while wide receiver Dez Bryant caught 73 passes for 833 yards and six touchdowns. This article includes fantasy facts based on the previous three seasons of data (2014-2016) of the Dallas Cowboys regular season games this season.
Week 1 Cardinals (0-0) at Cowboys (0-0)
The Cardinals are coming off a disappointing 8-8 season in which they failed to make the playoffs. The Cowboys, on the other hand, are fresh off an NFC East title and will be looking to take the next step this season. With both teams looking to make a statement in Week 1, this should be a great game. Here are some fantasy facts to keep in mind for this matchup
Week 2 Jaguars (1-0) at Cowboys (1-0)
It’s time to get your head in the game and prepare for another fantasy football season. The Dallas Cowboys are set to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2, and we’ve got all the info you need to make sure your team is ready to take home the win. Here are some key facts to keep in mind for this matchup:
-The Jaguars are coming off a Week 1 loss to the Houston Texans, while the Cowboys pulled out a victory against the New York Giants.
-This will be the first meeting between these two teams since 2015 when the Jaguars won 31-17.
-The Cowboys have a slight edge when it comes to their record against the Jaguars, winning six out of ten games.
Week 3 @Titans (1-1) at Cowboys (2-0)
The Dallas Cowboys are set to take on the Tennessee Titans in week three of the NFL season. This will be a matchup of two teams that are vying for a spot in the playoffs. The Titans are coming off a win against the Houston Texans, while the Cowboys are coming off a win against the New York Giants. Both teams have high-powered offenses, so this should be a great game to watch.
Week 4 BYE WEEK
The bye week couldn’t have come at a better time for the Dallas Cowboys. After a disappointing loss to the Green Bay Packers, the team needs to regroup and refocus. Head coach Jason Garrett is using the extra time to shore up the defense and get quarterback Dak Prescott back on track.
Week 5 Falcons (2-1) at Cowboys (3-0)
The Falcons come to town for a Sunday Night game, and they’ll be looking to avenge their loss from last season. The Cowboys are undefeated so far this season, but they’ll have their hands full with this talented Falcons team. If you’re playing fantasy football, here are some key players to keep an eye on
Week 7 Colts (3-2) at Cowboys (5-0)
The Colts are coming off a big win against the Packers, while the Cowboys are coming off a bye week. This will be a tchallenginggame for the Cowboys, but they have shown they can win tough games. The key for the Cowboys will be to get pressure on Colts quarterback Andrew Luck. The Cowboys have one of the best pass rushes in the NFL, and they will need to use it to their advantage.
Week 9 Redskins (4-3) at Cowboys (7-0)
The Redskins are coming off a Week 8 bye and will be looking to spoil the Cowboys’ perfect season. Dallas is a heavy favorite in this one, but don’t count the Redskins out – they could very well pull off the upset. Keep an eye on wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who has been on fire lately, and running back Ezekiel Elliott, who always seems to step up his game against division rivals.
Week 10 @Raiders(5-2), Sunday Night Football on NBC, 8/27/22, 8 PM ET
After a rough start to the season, the Cowboys turn things around and come back to win against the Raiders in a close one. This win puts them at 6-2 for the season and gives them some much-needed momentum heading into the second half of the season. For fantasy owners, this game was a gold mine. Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, while Ezekiel Elliott had over 100 yards rushing and a touchdown.
Playoffs? Wild Card? Divisional? Pro Bowl? Super Bowl??? Let’s play ball. Go, COWBOYS!!
The Dallas Cowboys are set to make their return to the gridiron on September 12th, when they’ll take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Until then, there’s plenty of time to brush up on your fantasy football knowledge. Here are some things you should know about every game on the Cowboys’ schedule this season.
