DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The Dallas Cowboys released their 2023 schedule on Thursday night, and on paper, it appears that head coach Mike McCarthy and his group have their work cut out for them if they are going to make the playoffs for a third straight season, something the organization hasn't done since they made the playoffs in five consecutive seasons from 1991-95.
Listen to the Get Right break down the schedule right here
After finishing last season with a 12-5 record for the second consecutive season, Dallas advanced to the Divisional Round of the playoffs but was once again eliminated by the San Francisco 49ers. Since then, Dallas was able to re-sign key contributors from last season's team to new deals, including Leighton Vander Esch, Donovan Wilson and Tony Pollard, and they traded for a No. 2 wideout in Brandin Cooks and a former All-Pro cornerback in Stephon Gilmore.
The bad news for Dallas is that they'll go up against some formidable opponents this season.
According to the NFL, the Cowboys' strength of schedule is tied with the New York Giants and the New England Patriots for the third-toughest slate in the league. The Eagles have the most difficult road with an opponent's win percentage of .566, while the Commanders have the eighth-hardest strength of schedule.
Dallas will face teams with a combined record of 156-128-4 and a combined winning percentage of .549. Going into the 2022 season, Dallas' opponents had a winning percentage of .462.
The schedule includes eight home games and night road games after the NFL added a 17th game to the schedule in 2021. Dallas had nine home games and eight road games last year.
After opening up the last two seasons against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in primetime, the Cowboys will face the New York Giants in the Meadowlands on Sunday Night Football.
Dallas' schedule also includes four games against the AFC East (Jets, Bills, Patriots and Dolphins), four games against the NFC West (Rams, 49ers, Seahawks and Cardinals), and the extra road game against Kellen Moore and the Los Angeles Chargers.
Home games in BOLD
PRESEASON
Week 1: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: CBS 11
Week 2: @ Seattle Seahawks
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: CBS 11
Week 3: vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: CBS 11
REGULAR SEASON
Week 1: @ New York Giants
Date: Sunday, Sept. 10
Time: 7:20 p.m.
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: NBC
Week 2: vs. New York Jets
Date: Sunday, Sept. 17
Time: 3:25 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: CBS
Week 3: @ Arizona Cardinals
Date: Sunday, Sept. 24
Time: 3:25 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: FOX
Week 4: vs. New England Patriots
Date: Sunday, Oct. 1
Time: 3:25 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: FOX
Week 5: @ San Francisco 49ers
Date: Sunday, Oct. 8
Time: 7:20 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: NBC
Week 6: @LA Chargers
Date: Monday, Oct. 16
Time: 3:25 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: ESPN
Week 7:
BYE
Week 8: vs LA Rams
Date: Sunday, Oct. 29
Time: 12:00 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: FOX
Week 9: @ Philadelphia Eagles
Date: Sunday, Nov. 5
Time: 3:25 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: FOX
Week 10: vs. New York Giants
Date: Sunday, Nov. 12
Time: 3:25 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: FOX
Week 11: @ Carolina Panthers
Date: Sunday, Nov. 19
Time: 12:00 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: FOX
Week 12: vs. Washington Commanders
Date: Thursday, Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving)
Time: 3:25 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: CBS
Week 13: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Date: Thursday, Nov. 30
Time: 7:15 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: Amazon Prime
Week 14: Philadelphia Eagles
Date: Sunday, Dec. 10
Time: 7:20 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: NBC
Week 15: @ Buffalo Bills
Date: Sunday, Dec. 17
Time: 3:25 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: FOX
Week 16: @ Miami Dolphins
Date: Sunday, Dec. 24
Time: 3:25 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: FOX
Week 17: vs. Detroit Lions
Date: Saturday, Dec. 30
Time: 7:15 p.m. CT
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: ESPN/ABC
Week 18: @ Washington Commanders
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Radio: 105.3 The Fan
TV: TBD
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