Dallas Cowboys 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The Dallas Cowboys' 2027 opponents include home games against Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Bills, Dolphins, Falcons, Panthers, Rams, and road games against Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Patriots, Jets, Saints, Buccaneers, Bears, Raiders, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Washington Commanders | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Buffalo Bills | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Miami Dolphins | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Atlanta Falcons | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Carolina Panthers | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Rams | Same-place finisher, NFC West | Projected |
Road opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Washington Commanders | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| New England Patriots | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| New York Jets | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| New Orleans Saints | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Chicago Bears | Same-place finisher, NFC North | Projected |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Cowboys' 2027 opponents combined for a 45.7% win rate — the 30th-hardest projected schedule.
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Who do the Cowboys play in 2027?
The Cowboys play 17 games in 2027: home games against Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Bills, Dolphins, Falcons, Panthers, Rams, and road games against Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Patriots, Jets, Saints, Buccaneers, Bears, Raiders. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Cowboys have in 2027?
The Cowboys have 8 home games and 9 road games in 2027. NFC teams host eight games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Cowboys' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Cowboys' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against NFC East rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Cowboys finish in 2026.
What is the Cowboys' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Cowboys' 2027 opponents combined for a 45.7% win rate — the 30th-hardest projected schedule.
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Cowboys rushigamis and catchigamis: 136 new lines since 2000
Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the Dallas Cowboys: 13 rushing and 123 receiving since 2000.
Latest rushigamis
- Oct 4, 2026 · Javonte Williams · 62 yds, 3 TD
- Sep 20, 2020 · Dak Prescott · 18 yds, 3 TD
- Dec 4, 2014 · DeMarco Murray · 179 yds, 1 TD
Latest catchigamis
- Oct 4, 2026 · CeeDee Lamb · 17 rec, 189 yds, 1 TD
- Dec 25, 2025 · KaVontae Turpin · 1 rec, 86 yds, 1 TD
- Nov 17, 2025 · George Pickens · 9 rec, 144 yds, 1 TD
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Quizzes
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NFC East rivals
Data updated: October 15, 2026