NFC East · Team dossier
2-4 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 151–159
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Strongest receipts
The Dallas Cowboys allowed 30.1 points per game, the most of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
The Dallas Cowboys gave up 66.8 penalty yards per game, 2nd-most of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
The Dallas Cowboys posted a turnover margin of −9, tied 3rd-worst of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
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| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 0 | Tied 22nd-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 1 | Tied 19th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 21 | Tied 14th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 1.88% | 17th-highest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 3 | Tied 17th-longest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 27.7 | 26th-fewest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Scoring margin per game | −2.4 | 13th-worst of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 4.7% | 27th-highest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 7-9-1 (.441) | 12th-worst of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
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