Dallas Cowboys drop to 2-4 after consecutive losses

Oct. 18's 23-13 defeat puts the club at the 12th seed.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

After back to back losses and falling to 2-4, what will the Cowboys' record be after this stretch? https://t.co/e6qDwuvC Via @NFLonFOX on X

What happened: The Dallas Cowboys face a pivotal upcoming schedule stretch in the 2026 regular season as they work to halt a two-game skid. Front office leadership has signaled plans to operate as a buyer ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline while adding veteran coaching support to the defensive staff.

Why it matters: Climbing from the 12th spot into conference contention requires an immediate turnaround on the defensive side of the ball. Pressure on the roster has steadily built since Dallas Cowboys fans booed a missed fourth-down conversion in early October.

By the numbers: Dallas surrendered 419 total yards and 24 points in its Week 5 defeat, following an earlier 28-20 loss on Sept. 14.

What to watch: Dallas prepares for its next scheduled regular-season matchup while evaluating defensive trade targets before the Nov. 10 cutoff.

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