The Dallas Cowboys have no shortage of pitfalls in their 2026 NFL schedule. Facing the NFC West and AFC South is no cake walk, and the six annual NFC East games should be tougher than they have been. But the Tennessee Titans game feels like a safe place to take the foot off the gas in Week 11.
After all, the Titans tied for the NFL's worst record last year, and this matchup is situated such that the Cowboys could overlook it. With the San Francisco 49ers on the docket in Week 10 and a Thanksgiving faceoff with the Philadelphia Eagles just days after, Dallas could feel it has bigger fish to fry.
But not only are there no easy games in the NFL, but Tennessee may not be the pushover that most Cowboys fans perceive it to be. Justin Melo of TitanSized recently spoke to The Landry Hat, and his insights encourage Dallas supporters not to look past what could be an unsung but difficult matchup.
Dallas Cowboys can't overlook Tennessee Titans in critical mid-season stretch
Q: Cam Ward is heading into Year 2 with a lot more weapons at his disposal. Do you think he can make a dramatic leap in 2026 and establish himself in the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks?
A: The Titans are excited about Cam Ward's potential. In surrounding him with Brian Daboll, Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson, they believe they've given him the supporting cast necessary to take a huge sophomore leap.
Q: Cowboys fans know Brian Daboll and Robert Saleh quite well. How much faith is there in Tennessee that this duo can turn things around?
A: After living through the Brian Callahan nightmare, Titans fans are excited about having Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll. Fans believe they will be the perfect combination to oversee the offense and defense.
Q: Dallas fans are also very familiar with Wan'Dale Robinson and a number of other new Titans. Is Robinson going to be the focal point of this Tennessee air attack? How much will rookie Carnell Tate factor into the equation?
A: Wan'Dale Robinson may be the Titans' most targeted receiver due to his reliability underneath the coverage, but fans expect Carnell Tate to be the WR1 and lead the team in receiving yards. Tate may be the primary read on most drop-backs.
Q: What was the biggest or most impactful move that the Titans made this offseason?
A: Hiring Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll are the most impactful moves the Titans made. Drafting Carnell Tate is a close second, as is adding Wan'Dale Robinson and John Franklin-Myers via free agency.
Q: Although Tennessee has improved, it still has some things to address. What is one hole in this roster that you could see the Cowboys exploiting in this matchup?
A: The Titans still have questions at the EDGE position, though Robert Saleh likes to rotate. With free agent signings Alontae Taylor and Cor'Dale Flott being the primary cornerbacks, the passing defense is also an unknown.
Q: Do the Titans have an underrated strength that could tilt the balance in this matchup?
A: The Titans are deeper at WR than they've ever been. Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson will be the primary reads, but they also expect steps forward from sophomores Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, and they retained Calvin Ridley. They are 5-deep at WR.
The Dallas Cowboys will host the Tennessee Titans in Week 11 at AT&T Stadium. This will be a noon CT kickoff game for America's Team.
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