The Dallas Cowboys have plenty to do during the bye week. Players can heal up, coaches can prepare new plans for upcoming games, and the front office can look for possible roster upgrades, but what should the Cowboys’ Nation do during a week without Dallas to watch?

It all starts in division with the current leader, the Washington Commanders. They are coming off a competitive loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and the Carolina Panthers are coming to town. This will be their first game, with the expectations as a clear favorite to beat their opponent. However, as has often been seen in the NFL, underestimating a team can lead to unexpected outcomes. Despite their current standing, Carolina could prove to be a formidable opponent, and it will be interesting to see if Washington can rise to the challenge of complacency.

The Philadelphia Eagles came out of a bye week and continued to play below their talent level. They barely survived a home game against the Cleveland Browns. They are headed to play the New York Giants, who beat them to end the regular season last year, but the Eagles are the team that has Saquon Barkley this time. At least one division team will be picking up a loss this weekend, which is a positive for Dallas.

After the bye week, the Cowboys will face the San Francisco 49ers, so watching them play the Kansas City Chiefs will be informative.

How well are they playing? Do they have any returns from injury, or are there any new health issues? Will they be coming off a huge win or off a disappointing loss?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are another interesting team to watch. Baker Mayfield is playing like an MVP candidate, and if they can beat the Ravens, who are on a four-game winning streak, they could be a bigger threat than fans might have assumed to start the season.