ADVANTAGE: Dallas Cowboys Gain Huge EDGE With Week 1 Matchup vs. Giants | 2026 Schedule Update!
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The Locked On Cowboys podcast breaks down the 2026 NFL schedule release, focusing on the Cowboys' Week 1 showdown against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. Hosts Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool highlight the strategic advantages of opening the season against a rebuilding Giants team with a new coaching staff and young quarterback Jackson Dart. They argue that the Cowboys benefit from familiarity with the Giants' system, a favorable weather window in September, and the Giants' lack of continuity on both offense and defense. The episode also covers the Thanksgiving matchup against the Eagles, which the hosts view as a high-stakes, physically taxing game for both teams, but potentially advantageous for the Cowboys due to their younger roster and possible home game the week prior. The international Week 3 game in Brazil against the Baltimore Ravens is framed as a unique challenge, with uncertainty around Lamar Jackson’s health and the Ravens' new defensive scheme under Jesse Minter. Overall, the hosts express cautious optimism, emphasizing that while the schedule is tough, the Cowboys have several scheduling advantages that could help them start strong.
The Cowboys gain a scheduling advantage by opening the season against the Giants in Week 1, playing in favorable weather and facing a team with major roster and coaching turnover.
The Thanksgiving game against the Eagles is high-stakes, but the Cowboys may benefit from a shorter travel window and a younger roster compared to Philadelphia’s aging core.
The Week 3 international game in Brazil against the Ravens presents a unique challenge, especially with Lamar Jackson’s health and the Ravens’ new defensive system.
The Cowboys’ strength of schedule is among the toughest in the league, but early scheduling decisions—like delaying the Green Bay game—may protect key players like Micah Parsons.
Continuity on offense and familiarity with the Giants’ system give the Cowboys a psychological and strategic edge in Week 1.
Welcome & Sponsor Intro
Introduction to the Locked On Cowboys podcast, with a plug for the Everydayer Club and sponsorship from GameTime.
Week 1 Advantage: Giants Matchup
“It's much better than playing this in December or January when you can get snow. It can be in the teens. I think for that reason alone the Cowboys get an advantage.”
Giants' New Coaching Staff & Team Disruption
Discussion on the Giants' new offensive and defensive coordinators, the disjointed nature of their new system, and how that benefits the Cowboys' continuity.
Thanksgiving Matchup vs. Eagles
“The only advantage is at least I think the Cowboys are going to be the younger team going into the season. Philadelphia has got a lot of older players on offense...”
International Game: Ravens in Brazil
“I just hope that that field is ready because that's my biggest fear is that all these international stadiums in these games, the fields have been iffy.”
“It's much better than playing this in December or January when you can get snow. It can be in the teens. I think for that reason alone the Cowboys get an advantage.”
“I just hope that that field is ready because that's my biggest fear is that all these international stadiums in these games, the fields have been iffy.”
“I don't know what to expect. I just hope that that field is ready because that's my biggest fear...”
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Lamar Jackson
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Dak Prescott
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Jackson Dart
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John Harbaugh
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Matt Nagy
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