Cowboys Hype for 2026 Season | Dallas Cowboys News

ESPN insiders are buzzing with early hype for the Dallas Cowboys in 2026, predicting Defensive Rookie of the Year for safety Caleb Downs and Coach of the Year for Brian Schottenheimer — despite last season’s 7-9 record. Scouts see a breakout year for Dak Prescott, a revamped defense, and a potent offense that could make the Cowboys NFC East contenders if they stay healthy. The season opener against the Giants on Sept. 13 at 8:20 PM ET is already shaping up as a pivotal moment to watch. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45244d2e9388b678