Dallas Cowboys make NFL history with unprecedented schedule stretch

The Dallas Cowboys find out their official schedule for the 2025 season on Wednesday, and it is one that has everyone talking.

Dallas already knew its opponents heading into the schedule release this week, but didn’t know the times or dates for the majority of the games.

MORE: Cowboys face daunting stretch of games late in 2025 schedule

Now, they dd. And as a result, on particular part of that slate is making NFL history.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Cowboys’ six-game stretch from Weeks 12-17 will be the first time in NFL history that a team has had to face six-straight games against teams that had 11 or more wins the season before.

Dallas Cowboys make NFL history with unprecedented schedule stretch

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws a pass as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark / Denny Medley-Imagn Images

“From Weeks 12-17, the Cowboys play the Eagles, Chiefs, Lions, Vikings, Chargers and Commanders — all teams that won at least 11 games last season,” Schefter said. “Per (Evan Kaplan) and Elias, the Cowboys will be the first team in NFL history to play six straight games against teams that all won 11+ games the previous season.”

As Schefter states, those teams are the Eagles, Chiefs, Lions, Vikings, Chargers and Commanders. Two of those teams – the Eagles and Chiefs – have won the last three Super Bowls, while the Commanders and Lions have both been in the NFC Title game over the last two years.

MORE: Stephen Jones shares feelings on Cowboys ‘spicy’ late-season stretch

Dallas, of course, was already well aware that it’s schedule would be a difficult one, ranking fifth in the league in terms of strength of schedule ranking. That said, even with that knowledge, no one could have predicted a stretch as difficult as this one.

So for the Cowboys sake, they better hope to have a strong first half of the season, before the November and December gauntlet begins.

Dallas Cowboys make NFL history with unprecedented schedule stretch

Dallas Cowboys mascot Rowdy during training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

— Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI 

Cowboys 2025 schedule release tracker: Opponents, rumors, leaks, & more

6 Cowboys players in contract years entering 2025 NFL season

Cowboys legend has shockingly bold claim about team’s 2025 NFL season

Dak Prescott disrespect continues, named ‘most tradeable’ NFL QB

Meet Reece Allman: Star of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Netflix doc

Related Posts

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Eagles Sign Former First-Round RB to Lead Backfield 👇

The Philadelphia Eagles have taken a major step to reshape their offense following the 2026 NFL Draft and recent roster changes. 🦅🏈 After parting ways with their previous lead…

🚨STEELERS SHAKE-UP SPARKS OUTRAGE: Juѕt hourѕ аfter аddіng Drew Allаr to the рrаctіce ѕquаd, the Pіttѕburgh Steelerѕ mаde а ѕtunnіng move—cuttіng the verѕаtіle QB who ѕteррed іn for Aаron Rodgerѕ аnd helрed leаd the teаm to the рlаyoffѕ. The offіcіаl exрlаnаtіon, releаѕed іn а Wedneѕdаy mornіng ѕtаtement, hаѕ only fueled the fіre—leаvіng fаnѕ queѕtіonіng leаderѕhір, dіrectіon, аnd whether loyаlty ѕtіll mаtterѕ іn Pіttѕburgh. Whаt looked lіke а routіne roѕter move іѕ now turnіng іnto а full-blown controverѕy.

Juѕt 12 hourѕ аfter ѕіgnіng Drew аllаr to the рrаctіce ѕquаd, the ріttѕburgh ѕteelerѕ ѕhocked theіr fаnbаѕe by cuttіng verѕаtіle wіde receіver аnd former рlаyoff hero, John…

No one elѕe аround, no noіѕe, juѕt the brіght gym lіghtѕ аnd the іmаge of а ѕuрerѕtаr quіetly workіng out аll by hіmѕelf. 4:12 AM аt Lаmbeаu Fіeld — The Moment Jаvon Hаrgrаve Reаlіzed Whаt “Pаckerѕ Wаy” Truly Meаnѕ 👇

Green Bаy, Wіѕconѕіn – Jаvon Hаrgrаve ѕteррed out of hіѕ cаr іnto the crіѕр рre-dаwn chіll of eаrly арrіl. а lіght mіѕt hung іn the аіr аѕ…

🚨SAINTS LEGACY PROTECTED: Drew Brees has won a major defamation battle, and the New Orleans Saints are standing tall behind their iconic No. 9. This isn’t just a legal victory… it’s a powerful statement about respect, legacy, and protecting one of the greatest figures in franchise history.

New Orleans, Louisiana – For generations of fans, Drew Brees has always been the face of an era defined by leadership, heart, and unforgettable moments. A Super Bowl champion, a…

🚨COWBOYS REUNION ALERT: Adam Schefter reports the Dallas Cowboys are bringing back a $65M cornerback—reuniting with a former defensive anchor to fix a critical need in the secondary. This isn’t just nostalgia… it’s a strategic move to stabilize coverage and bring leadership back to a unit that’s been under pressure.

The Dallas Cowboys are heading into the 2026 season with high expectations — but one concern continues to linger: consistency in the secondary. While Dallas boasts playmakers across its…

🚨4:12 AM. NO CAMERAS. JUST WORK: At the Detroit Lions facility, new RB Isiah Pacheco had a moment he won’t forget—walking into an empty gym, only to find a superstar already grinding in silence. No hype. No spotlight. Just discipline. Just purpose. That’s when it hit him—this is the “Lions Way.” Not talk… but work when nobody’s watching.

Allen Park, Michigan – Isiah Pacheco stepped out of his car into the crisp pre-dawn chill of early April. A light mist hung in the air as…