After posting a 4-12 record last season, it would certainly make sense that the Dallas Cowboys may face less successful opponents than the ones they played after posting a 12-4 record and a playoff victory in 2014.
But is it the easiest schedule in the NFL? One football analyst believes so. But before reading his reasons at to why, let’s review the Cowboys upcoming regular season schedule.
Week One, Sunday, 9/11/16 – 3:25pm CST – New York Giants
Week Two, Sunday, 9/18/16 – 12:00 noon, CST – @ Washington Redskins
Week Three, Sunday, 9/25/16 – 7:30pm, CST – Chicago Bears
Week Four, Sunday, 10/02/16 – 3:25pm, CST – @ San Francisco 49ers
Week Five, Sunday, 10/09/16 – 3:25pm CST – Cincinnati Bengals
Week Six, Sunday, 10/16/16 – 3:25pm CST – @ Green Bay Packers
Week Seven – Bye
Week Eight, Sunday, 10/30/16 – 7:30pm CST – Philadelphia Eagles
Week Nine, Sunday, 11/06/16 – 12:00 noon CST – @ Cleveland Browns
Week Ten, Sunday, 11/13/16 – 3:25pm CST – @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Week Eleven, Sunday, 11/20/16 – 12:00 noon CST – Baltimore Ravens
Week Twelve, Thursday, 11/24/16 – 3:30pm CST – Washington Redskins
Week Thirteen, Thursday, 12/01/16 – 7:25pm CST – @ Minnesota Vikings
Week Fourteen, Sunday, 12/11/16 – 7:30pm CST – @ New York Giants
Week Fifteen, Sunday, 12/18/16 – 12:00 noon CST – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week Sixteen, Monday, 12/26/16 – 7:30pm CST – Detroit Lions
Week Seventeen, Sunday,1/01/17 – 12:00 noon CST – @ Philadelphia Eagles
The Cowboys biggest advantage comes from the fact they play in what is likely the weakest division in the NFL.