Do Patriots Actually Make Cowboys' 17-Game Schedule Easier?

Hey, just because it's the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick doesn't mean it's "tough'' on the Cowboys, right? - Daily Blitzcast

FRISCO - Yes, 17 is the new 16 ... but no, just because it's an extra game doesn't mean the Dallas Cowboys schedule just got harder.

In fact, maybe it accomplishes the opposite.

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For the first time since 1978, the NFL has increased the number of regular-season games. What does this mean for the league? More importantly, what does this mean for the Cowboys? We discuss. ... but start by checking out Richie Whitt's take, below, which suggests that just because it's the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick doesn't mean it's "tough.''

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That is to say, hey, playing the Patriots last year wasn't so hard for the NFL, right?

Also, what kooky formula did the NFL come up with to accommodate this 17th game in 18 weeks? Get your abacus ready, because you’ll need it as we calculate the “X’s and Y’s” to the “X’s and O’s”.

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