NFC East · Team dossier
2-4 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 151–159
Showing the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Dallas Cowboys posted a turnover margin of −4, tied 5th-worst of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
The Dallas Cowboys allowed 26.5 points per game, 8th-most of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
The Dallas Cowboys gave up 70.3 penalty yards per game, 8th-most of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
Valid in this window but not a weakness by our rules (outside the worst quarter of a qualified cohort), or not yet ranked.
| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 1 | Tied 3rd-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 1 | Tied 6th-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 7 | Tied 15th-most of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 1.87% | 18th-highest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 2 | Tied 11th-longest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 25.2 | 22nd-fewest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Scoring margin per game | −1.3 | 14th-worst of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 2.8% | 32nd-highest of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 2-4 (.333) | Tied 6th-worst of 32 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
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