2026 Week 1 rooting guide for Cowboys fans

We're so back! And so are you, no doubt delirious with excitement about the start of the 2026 NFL season. As we do annually here at Blogging The Boys, we'll be helping you prepare for each week with the complete lineup of games and which outcomes you should be rooting for as a Dallas Cowboys fan.

The further along we get into the season, the clearer certain scenarios and impacts from each game will be. But even in Week 1, there are teams we expect to threaten Dallas' ultimate goals more than others. Some of them will fall flat, and some surprising contenders will emerge. But for now, here's our take on Week 1 and who can most help the Cowboys by winning (or losing).