The Dallas Cowboys got off to a hot start last season before fading down the stretch and exiting in the Wild Card Round, which puts them in a difficult position for this season. Another strong start to the season, while trying to break in a few new starters, will be met with skepticism that they can maintain it in December and January. A slow start with two home games against the Buccaneers and Bengals to open the season may be too much to overcome though, in their efforts to hold off the Eagles, Commanders, and Giants as NFC East winners.