The Dallas Cowboys aren’t facing the entire AFC East in 2025, but rather just one opponent. The New Yorkers are their 17th opponent, and a loss to the lowly Jets might spin things out of control for the Cowboys’ fan base. After two failed seasons trying to bleed the last bit of competitiveness out of Aaron Rodgers, the Jets are setting course with another former first-round QB under center.
Will it work? Here’s what’s been up with the Jets since the end of last season.
Background Details
2025 Matchup: Week 5 on the road
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2025 Gauntlet: Week 4 vs Green Bay Packers, @ Jets, Week 6 @ Carolina Panthers
Opponent’s 2024 Record: 5-12, third place in AFC East
Franchise History: Cowboys lead all-time series, 8-5
2025 Free Agency
Key Additions: QB Justin Fields, CB Brandon Stephens, S Andrew Cisco, WR Josh Reynolds, T Chukwuma Okorafor, DT Derrick Nnadi
Key Departures: QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers), CB DJ Reed (Lions), WR Davante Adams (Rams), LB CJ Mosley (retired), OT Morgan Moses (Patriots), S Ashtyn Davis (Dolphins)
Key Retentions: LB Jamien Sherwood
2025 Draft Picks
1st Round: OT Membou, Missouri
2nd Round: TE Mason Taylor, LSU
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3rd Round: CB Azareye’h Thomas, FSU
4th Round: WR Arian Smith, Georgia
4th Round: DB Malachi Moore, Alabama
5th Round: LB Francisco Mauigoa, Miami
5th Round: Edge Tyler Baron, Miami
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: 2025 Cowboys Opponents Preview: New York Jets in Week 5