What happened: Across the NFL this season, teams have lost 15 games despite scoring at least 30 points. The Dallas Cowboys account for two of those defeats during their 2026 campaign.

Why it matters: The inability to close out high-scoring contests has left Dallas at 3-5 through eight games, placing the club at seed 13 in the conference standings. Defensive lapses have repeatedly undermined offensive output, leaving the team facing an uphill climb in the regular season.

What to watch: Dallas looks to rebound from its one-game slide and stabilize its standing as the regular season continues.