Dallas Cowboys continue their downward spiral in NFL power rankings heading into Week 9 of the 2026 season, with multiple outlets describing the team's performance as "putrid" and dropping them further in weekly assessments.
The Cowboys Wire's weekly power rankings roundup highlights the team's ongoing struggles, reflecting a consensus among analysts that Dallas has failed to meet expectations through the first half of the season. The sharp criticism underscores growing concerns about the franchise's direction as they prepare for their Week 9 matchup.
Todd Brock of Cowboys Wire compiled the roundup published Thursday, November 5, 2026, aggregating rankings from various national outlets that collectively paint a bleak picture of the team's current standing in the league hierarchy.
