Dallas Cowboys
2026 schedule, fantasy roster and sourced discussion.
Week 5, 2026 outlook
Source-built summaryNo sourced team injury reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not establish a healthy roster. Dallas Cowboys has a scheduled Week 5 matchup at home against Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kickoff: 2026-10-09 00:15:00 UTC.
15 observed Dallas Cowboys roster players have fresh stored Week 5 PPR forecasts. Missing player forecasts remain blank; these values are not team-total predictions. Recent linked headline: Cowboys' Tyler Smith hoping to be ready to face Bucs Read the source for its context and qualifications.
What to watch
Week 5 matchup
TB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
2026-10-09 00:15:00 UTC
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
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Anthony Smith · PPR
Practice squad. No matching source rows were returned.
10.8
Brandon Aubrey · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC
Both players need a stored projection.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
No sourced team reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not mean a healthy roster.
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
No matching depth entry was returned for this period. No role is inferred from its absence.
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Season schedule and stored odds
Prices are captured observations, not guaranteed current offers. Stale prices are marked. Completed games show final recorded scores. ATS grades the team's own closing spread only.
| Week / date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Team spread | ATS | Total | Moneyline | Price observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 / 2026-09-13 | @ New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | 20–28 final | -3 | L | 47.5 | -166 | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 2 / 2026-09-20 | vs Washington Commanders | AT&T Stadium | 37–20 final | -3.5 | W | 51.5 | -218 | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 3 / 2026-09-27 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Maracana Stadium | 31–34 final | +3 | P | 53.5 | +142 | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 4 / 2026-10-04 | @ Houston Texans | Reliant Stadium | 34–30 final | +3 | W | 48.5 | +130 | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 5 / 2026-10-08 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | AT&T Stadium | Not final | -9.5 | — | 47.5 | -485 | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 6 / 2026-10-18 | @ Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 7 / 2026-10-26 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 8 / 2026-11-01 | vs Arizona Cardinals | AT&T Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 9 / 2026-11-08 | @ Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 10 / 2026-11-15 | vs San Francisco 49ers | AT&T Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 11 / 2026-11-22 | vs Tennessee Titans | AT&T Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 12 / 2026-11-26 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | AT&T Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 13 / 2026-12-07 | @ Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 15 / 2026-12-20 | @ Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 16 / 2026-12-27 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | AT&T Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 17 / 2027-01-03 | vs New York Giants | AT&T Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
| 18 / 2027-01-10 | @ Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 00:40:12 UTC |
Recent team results
Recorded final scores for 2026. These summaries are not predictions or a betting record.
2-2 straight · 2-1-1 ATS (4 games graded)
House NFL spread model: 3-1 on this team's games (4 graded, current registrant).
Last 3 games · 3 recorded
34.0 for / 28.0 against
Points per game
Last 5 games · 4 recorded
30.5 for / 28.0 against
Points per game
Last 8 games · 4 recorded
30.5 for / 28.0 against
Points per game
Fantasy roster and projections
Roster: 2026, Week 4. Stale source. 2026-10-01 14:27:39 UTC
Includes eligible backups, reserve and practice-squad players in the observed roster. A roster place does not confirm game-day availability. Projection period and source appear on each player’s page.
| Player | Position | Roster status code | PPR projection | Projection source and date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Smith | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | ACT | 10.8 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Brevyn Spann-Ford | TE | ACT | 1.7 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Camden Brown | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | ACT | 19.1 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Dak Prescott | QB | ACT | 17.8 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| DJ Rogers | TE | RES | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Emari Demercado | RB | ACT | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| George Pickens | WR | ACT | 13.2 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Hunter Luepke | RB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Israel Abanikanda | RB | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | ACT | 6.9 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| James Mitchell | TE | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Javonte Williams | RB | ACT | 17.5 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Joe Milton III | QB | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | ACT | 1.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Jordan Hudson | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | ACT | 1.8 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | ACT | 0.5 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Malik Davis | RB | RES | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Michael Trigg | TE | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Princeton Fant | TE | RES | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | ACT | 8.4 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Sam Howell | QB | ACT | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Tyler Goodson | RB | ACT | 3.9 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
DFS salaries
DraftKings classic main-slate salaries only, deduplicated to the newest slate. A stale or missing slate renders no rows rather than a synthesized price.
| Player | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | $8300 |
| Javonte Williams | RB | $7300 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | $6700 |
| George Pickens | WR | $6300 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | $4300 |
| Joe Milton III | QB | $4000 |
| Emari Demercado | RB | $4000 |
| Hunter Luepke | RB | $4000 |
| Sam Howell | QB | $4000 |
| Tyler Goodson | RB | $4000 |
| Israel Abanikanda | RB | $4000 |
| Malik Davis | RB | $4000 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | $3800 |
| Cowboys | DST | $3700 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | $3000 |
| Anthony Smith | WR | $3000 |
| Jordan Hudson | WR | $3000 |
| Camden Brown | WR | $3000 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | $3000 |
| Princeton Fant | TE | $2500 |
| Brevyn Spann-Ford | TE | $2500 |
| James Mitchell | TE | $2500 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | $2500 |
| DJ Rogers | TE | $2500 |
| Michael Trigg | TE | $2500 |
Slate 2026-10-06 02:07:05 UTC.
Injuries
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobie Durant | CB | Out | Hamstring |
| DeMarvion Overshown | LB | Out | Hamstring |
Synced 2026-10-06 02:15:08.641+00:00 UTC. Status is nflverse's weekly filing, not a game-day confirmation.
News and podcast discussion
2026-10-06 00:07:22 UTC
14 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 0.14× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
Cowboys' Tyler Smith hoping to be ready to face Bucs 2026-10-05 22:57:26 UTC
Stephen A. not buying into Cowboys after win over Texans 2026-10-05 14:37:20 UTC
Rex Ryan: Cowboys can win NFC East with just average D 2026-10-05 13:05:41 UTC
How the Rams, Cowboys, Patriots pulled Week 4 comebacks to save their seasons 2026-10-05 12:17:52 UTC
Cowboys flip script after Rio loss with key win over Texans 2026-10-05 10:00:11 UTC