What happened: Following a 38-21 road victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys enter a favorable stretch of their regular-season calendar. The schedule through Thanksgiving pairs a home-heavy slate with matchups against the Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, and a rematch with Philadelphia.

Why it matters: Capitalizing on this window gives Dallas an opportunity to climb the NFC standings before the late-season push. Facing a cluster of struggling opponents provides a clear path to stacking wins over the coming weeks.

What to watch: Dallas continues its regular-season schedule as the Thanksgiving stretch gets underway.