Dallas Cowboys Power Ranking 2026

Dallas Cowboys logo
Tier 4: Need a RunNFC East, 2nd
Power rank21of 32, Week 8
Record
3-4
PRT Score
45.8
Elo
1458
Form
+15
Projected
8-9

The Dallas Cowboys are No. 21 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 3-4 record and a PRT Score of 45.8, which puts them in Tier 4, Need a Run. Their Elo rating of 1458 ranks 21st in the league, and they have gained 15 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 7.7 wins, an 8-9 finish, with the 22nd toughest remaining schedule.

Cowboys vs Cardinals: Next Game

Dallas Cowboys logoCowboysNo. 21, 3-4
vsSun, Nov 11:00 PM ETWeek 8
Arizona Cardinals logoCardinalsNo. 32, 2-5

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 45.8PRT Score23.3
  • 1458Elo1374
  • +15Form-39
  • -0.3Net yards per play-1.5
  • +1.3Points per game margin-9.4

Cowboys Remaining Schedule and Projection

10 games left. The model expects about 4.7 more wins, for a projected 8-9 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1491, the 22nd toughest schedule left in the NFL.

  1. Wk 8vsArizona Cardinals logoArizona CardinalsNo. 32Nov 169%
  2. Wk 9atIndianapolis Colts logoIndianapolis ColtsNo. 24Nov 847%
  3. Wk 10vsSan Francisco 49ers logoSan Francisco 49ersNo. 2Nov 1533%
  4. Wk 11vsTennessee Titans logoTennessee TitansNo. 31Nov 2275%
  5. Wk 12vsPhiladelphia Eagles logoPhiladelphia EaglesNo. 30Nov 2663%
  6. Wk 13atSeattle Seahawks logoSeattle SeahawksNo. 1Dec 716%
  7. Wk 15atLos Angeles Rams logoLos Angeles RamsNo. 9Dec 2027%
  8. Wk 16vsJacksonville Jaguars logoJacksonville JaguarsNo. 5Dec 2735%
  9. Wk 17vsNew York Giants logoNew York GiantsNo. 19Jan 357%
  10. Wk 18atWashington Commanders logoWashington CommandersNo. 25Jan 1052%

Percent is the model win chance for the Cowboys with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

Cowboys Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Third down conversion49.4%3rd
  • Red zone scoring74.1%3rd
  • Yards per play5.610th

Weaknesses

  • Third down rate allowed52.9%32nd
  • Yards per play allowed5.929th
  • Yards allowed per game373.729th

Cowboys Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 7 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play5.610th
  • Yards per play allowed5.929th
  • Net yards per play-0.321st
  • Yards per game353.610th
  • Yards allowed per game373.729th
  • Third down conversion49.4%3rd
  • Third down rate allowed52.9%32nd
  • Red zone scoring74.1%3rd
  • Turnover margin-321st
  • Points per game margin+1.314th

Cowboys Elo Rating by Game

1409143214551479Start: 1453StartWk 1: 1433Wk 1Wk 2: 1457Wk 2Wk 3: 1443Wk 3Wk 4: 1467Wk 4Wk 5: 1436Wk 5Wk 6: 1421Wk 6Wk 7: 1458Wk 7
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

Cowboys 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 7W38-21atPhiladelphia Eagles logoPhiladelphia EaglesNo. 30+37.8 Elo
  2. Wk 6L13-23atGreen Bay Packers logoGreen Bay PackersNo. 12-15.2 Elo
  3. Wk 5L16-24vsTampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay BuccaneersNo. 16-31.2 Elo
  4. Wk 4W34-30atHouston Texans logoHouston TexansNo. 17+24.0 Elo
  5. Wk 3L31-34vsBaltimore Ravens logoBaltimore RavensNo. 18-13.7 Elo
  6. Wk 2W37-20vsWashington Commanders logoWashington CommandersNo. 25+23.2 Elo
  7. Wk 1L20-28atNew York Giants logoNew York GiantsNo. 19-19.4 Elo

Cowboys Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 21 3-4

NFC East Power Rankings

NFC East

  1. 19New York Giants logoNew York Giants4-2-1, next at PHI Sun48.6
  2. 21Dallas Cowboys logoDallas Cowboys3-4, next vs ARI Sun45.8
  3. 25Washington Commanders logoWashington Commanders1-4-1, next vs PHI Sun31.6
  4. 30Philadelphia Eagles logoPhiladelphia Eagles2-5, next at WAS Sun24.6

Cowboys Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the Dallas Cowboys ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The Dallas Cowboys are No. 21 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 45.8 and an Elo rating of 1458. That places them in Tier 4, Need a Run.

What is the Dallas Cowboys record in 2026?

The Dallas Cowboys are 3-4. They have scored 189 points and allowed 180, a margin of +1.3 per game.

Who do the Dallas Cowboys play next?

The Dallas Cowboys host the Arizona Cardinals (No. 32) on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Cowboys a 69% chance to win.

What is the Dallas Cowboys projected record?

About 7.7 wins, or an 8-9 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 22nd toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.

How efficient are the Dallas Cowboys on offense and defense?

The Dallas Cowboys gain 5.6 yards per play, 10th in the NFL, and allow 5.9, 29th. That is a net of -0.3 yards per play.

How do the Dallas Cowboys rank in the NFC East?

2nd of four by power rating. The NFC East order is Giants (No. 19), Cowboys (No. 21), Commanders (No. 25), Eagles (No. 30).

Have the Dallas Cowboys played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1468, the 26th toughest schedule played in the league.

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