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Note: The Matchup column will project the remainder of the season after the 5th week of the regular season.

| Cowboys | Preseason Totals | |||||
| Week | Opponent | Points | W/L | Offense effect | Net effect | Defense effect |
| 1 | Chargers | 17 | L | 84.93 | 11.02 | 73.92 |
| 2 | Broncos | 13 | L | 64.55 | -71.28 | 135.83 |
| 3 | Texans | 23 | W | 107.58 | -30.05 | 137.63 |
| 4 | Vikings | 16 | W | 71.05 | 22.42 | 48.63 |
| Pre-Season Avg | 82.03 | -16.98 | 99.00 | |||
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