The Cowboys might have a better record than Carolina but the Panthers have played much better football down the stretch and could be a tough matchup on Sunday. 

Here are the 10 big storylines for the week, with five for the Bengals and five for the Cowboys.

The Cowboys and Giants meet again for the second time in three years on Thanksgiving. Here are the top storylines for both teams heading into Thursday's game.

The Cowboys will know several players on the opposing sideline this week against the Commanders, including head coach Dan Quinn and a handful of players. 

The Cowboys return to Monday Night Football for the first time this season, hosting the in-state rivals from Houston. While the Cowboys have lost four straight, the Texans have lost three of four, looking to win their first game ever at AT&T Stadium.

The Cowboys have lost three straight and the Eagles are on a four-game win streak. Not only do they enter Sunday's game in opposite directions, but the Cowboys continue to get decimated by injuries. Here are the storylines for the game. big-picture-10-storylines-for-cowboys-eagles

The Cowboys hit the road again, where they've had the majority of their success this year. What are the storylines as they go to Atlanta this week? 

The Cowboys and 49ers have had a storied rivalry over the years, but the San Francisco has had the upper hand of late. Both teams are dealing with key injuries but can the Cowboys find a way to turn the tide?

The Cowboys are starting to turn things around, despite dealing with a plethora of injuries. But at 3-2, they'll face a Lions team not only sitting at 3-1 and coming off a bye, but eager to avenge last year's controversial loss.

The Cowboys and Steelers have their own unique rivalry that has included three Super Bowl matchups. But Sunday's game in Pittsburgh has plenty of current storylines to follow.

The Cowboys and Giants both enter the game 1-2 having both won in Cleveland. The records might be the same but the storylines surrounding the two teams have a different feel heading into Thursday night's game.

It might be early to call any Week 3 matchup a "must-win" but the Ravens come to town with an 0-2 record and the Cowboys are trying to right the ship after an embarrassing home loss. Here's the top storylines to watch.

The Cowboys and Saints will meet up Sunday at AT&T Stadium with a chance to get to 2-0 on the season after both enjoyed dominating wins last week.

And finally, the NFL season is upon us. It's game week for the Cowboys as they travel to take on the Browns in a Week 1 matchup that includes two of the best defensive players in football. Here are the big storylines for each team.

As the playoffs begin with the Wild Card round, here are the top storylines facing both the Cowboys and Packers heading into Sunday's matchup.

With one game to play in the regular season, here are the top storylines facing both the Cowboys and Commanders heading into Sunday's matchup.

Both the Lions and Cowboys have clinched playoff spots, but Saturday's game should be meaningful for both teams as they try to battle for positioning with just two games left in the regular season.

Only six teams in the NFL have double-digit wins and Sunday's game in Miami will include two of them as the Cowboys and Dolphins square off with identical 10-4 records.

For the first time in eight years, the Cowboys will be traveling to Buffalo as the Bills are hoping the colder weather might cool off one of the hottest teams in the league. But the Bills are also coming off a big win in Kansas City.

When the Cowboys lost a nailbiter to the Eagles back on Nov. 5, the schedule suggested the Cowboys might win the next four before the rematch. And here we are, the Cowboys are now 9-3 and a chance to pull even with Philly.

The Cowboys have won three straight games, including a Thanksgiving Day win over Washington, but they'll be right back on the field for another Thursday matchup with Seattle.

The Cowboys have hosted Washington on Thanksgiving 10 other times over the years. Here are some big storylines for each team heading into Thursday's game. 

The Cowboys hit the road again this week, facing a Panthers team that has just one victory. Here are some storylines for each team before Sunday's matchup in Carolina.

The Cowboys look to bounce back after a disappointing loss to the Eagles with another NFC East game against the Giants, a team they defeated 40-0 in Week 1. Here are 10 storylines for the two teams.

The Cowboys will head to Philadelphia in the first of two highly-anticipated matchups this year. The Eagles own the NFL's best record but the Cowboys have won two straight games. Here are the top storylines for Sunday's game.

The Cowboys were able to beat one Los Angeles team before the bye week and now return from the week off looking for the L.A. sweep as the Rams come to town Sunday.

Here's another game that has been circled on the schedule for different reasons. But a matchup of the Cowboys' last two play-callers as they'll see a familiar face on the Chargers' sideline.

The showdown is finally here. The Cowboys have seen the 49ers end their season the last two years and it still appears as if San Francisco is the team to beat in the NFC. Here are the top stories heading into the game.

All eyes will be on the running backs this week as Ezekiel Elliott returns to AT&T Stadium as a member of the Patriots. The Cowboys will lean on Tony Pollard, who is averaging 104 yards from scrimmage in his first three games.

The Cowboys are 2-0. The Cardinals are 0-2. But going to Arizona hasn't always been easy for the Cowboys, who are 2-7 in their last nine trips to the Desert. Here are 10 storylines for each team heading into Sunday's matchup.

Both the Cowboys and Jets each picked up a win at MetLife Stadium this past weekend, but the vibes are much different. Let's focus on 10 big storylines for this upcoming game. 

Week 1 is finally among us as the Cowboys and Giants get ready to square off once again for a season-opener in the Meadowlands. Both teams are coming off a successful season, but here are five big storylines for each team.

Just a season removed from their last playoff clash, the Cowboys and 49ers will renew their rivalry yet again in the NFC Divisional Round as much different teams than they were the last time they met.

The Cowboys are set for a rematch with their Week 1 opponent in the Buccaneers, and old foe Tom Brady. Dallas and Tampa both come into the playoffs with plenty to prove, so get all of the storylines for each.

While there is uncertainty all around the NFL as it enters Week 18, the Cowboys will focus on Washington, with a chance to win the NFC East. Read all the storylines for the regular-season finale.

Fresh off their Christmas Eve win over the Eagles, the Cowboys gear up on a short week to the Music City against the reeling Titans, who find themselves in a unique situation this week.

The Cowboys are chasing win No. 11 this week in a showdown against the Eagles. While they need their own No. 11 to play to his elite level, they'll need stop Philly's No. 11, despite who plays QB for the Eagles.

Battle for The Lone Star State? Perhaps. But while the Cowboys have been one of the hottest teams in the league, their geographical counterpart cannot say the same. Get all the storylines for both ahead of Sunday.

The Cowboys and Colts appear to be heading in different directions but Sunday's game at AT&T Stadium will feature plenty of storylines for both teams.

Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day? It's a tradition almost as old and history as the franchise itself. With a crucial divisional matchup with the surprising Giants on the docket, both the turkeys and storylines will be tasty.

The Cowboys and Vikings meet again in Minnesota just one season after their nail-biting finish a year ago. Both come off opposite ends of overtime games in what is sure to be a clash of NFC contenders.

The bye week is behind us. The Cowboys now turn their attention to the embattled Packers at Lambeau Field as head coach Mike McCarthy's return to Green Bay highlights this week's top storylines.

The Cowboys will take on yet another NFC North team this Sunday when the Bears come to town. Here are some top storylines for both Chicago and Dallas this week.

Could this be the week Dak Prescott returns to the lineup? All indications are pointing towards his comeback Sunday against a Lions team that features another QB in Dak's 2016 draft class.

The Cowboys (4-1) head to Philadelphia (5-0) this week in a showdown for the NFC East lead. Here are some of the top storylines for both teams as we near the next chapter of this rivalry.

The Cowboys have won three straight. The defending Super Bowl champs are reeling somewhat at 2-2. Both teams have plenty of storylines to consider as they get ready for Sunday's game at SoFi Stadium.

Here are five top storylines for the Cowboys and Washington Commanders heading into Sunday's NFC East matchup at AT&T Stadium.

When the schedule came out, the Cowboys were thought to have two tough marquee matchups before things get easier. While the first part is true, now they face a 2-0 Giants team. Here are the top headlines for both sides.

While the Cowboys lost the game and their starting QB in one night, don't expect the Bengals to care as they suffered a heartbreaking defeat. Check out the top storylines on both sides as they prepare for this battle of 0-1 teams.

The Cowboys and 49ers are meeting in the playoffs once again. That alone is a story, considering the postseason history between the two teams. Here are some other storylines for each team heading into Sunday.

The Cowboys know they will be in the playoffs, with a home game next week. The Eagles are in the playoffs and will definitely be on the road. Everything else is up for grabs. So how does that affect this Week 18 matchup?

The Cowboys have won four straight games while the Cardinals have lost four of their last five. But it's still a huge game for both squads. Check out the top storylines for each team.

The Cowboys will face Washington for the second time in three weeks this Sunday night. Here are the top storylines for both teams, including the ways the Cowboys can win the NFC East even before kickoff.

The Cowboys have already won the first two road games in this three-game stretch away from home but another win Sunday would give them an outside shot to clinch the NFC East this weekend.

The Cowboys and Saints have their own set of problems and while they're not of the same variety, there are plenty of hurdles for both teams as they get ready for Thursday's game in New Orleans.

The Cowboys have lost two of three – both to AFC squads – and the Raiders are on a three-game losing streak. Something has to give Thursday as they square off on Thanksgiving. Here are some key storylines for both teams.

This was the game we've been talking about since the schedule came out and here we are, the Cowboys are sitting at 7-2 and the Chiefs are 6-4, but seems to be rounding into shape before Sunday's showdown.

The Cowboys and Falcons enter Sunday's game after opposite outcomes last week. Here are the top storylines for both teams as the Cowboys look to rebound against an Atlanta team that picked up a big division win.

The Broncos are coming to town after trading away one of their best players in franchise history, looking to stop the red-hot Cowboys. Here's 5 storylines from each team.

The Cowboys are one of the hottest teams in the NFL, but the Vikings aren't far behind, winners of two straight. While both teams are coming off a bye week, let's dive into the top storylines on both sides.