NFL 2026 PREVIEW: DALLAS COWBOYS

August 23, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2026 campaign looking to rebound from a disappointing 7-9-1 finish in 2025, a season defined by high-scoring offense but the league's worst scoring defense. Warren Sharp’s forecast projects 9.5 wins for the club, slotting them second in their division despite facing a brutal slate of opponents. The Strength of Schedule ranks 29 on a scale where 32 is the hardest, marking the fourth-most difficult path in the league. Roster evaluation highlights a stark contrast in unit quality, with the receiving corps standing as the strongest position group at number one overall. Conversely, the running backs and head coach roles are identified as the weakest links, both ranking twenty-third. Balancing elite pass-catching talent against a tough schedule will define this team's upside.

NFL 2026 PREVIEW: ARIZONA CARDINALS

August 22, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals enter the 2026 campaign looking to rebound from a dismal 3-14 finish in 2025. Sharp’s forecast projects just 4.5 wins for the season, placing them fourth in their division. The path ahead offers little relief, as the team faces the league’s most difficult Strength of Schedule, ranking 32nd where 1 is easiest and 32 is hardest. Roster construction presents a stark contrast in unit quality. Sharp identifies the running backs as the team’s strongest positional group, ranking ninth overall. Conversely, the quarterback room is viewed as the weakest link in the entire league, sitting at rank 32. This disparity between a solid ground game and struggling pass protection defines the current outlook for Arizona.