After a terrific Monday night victory in Las Vegas, the Cowboys have entered the second half of their 2025 season with some momentum. There are still some big unknowns for this team going forward, though. What are three questions still hanging over Dallas even after the Raiders win?

While we enjoyed the W, it still only brought the Cowboys’ record to 4-5-1. They’re still just tenth in the NFC standings, with the ninth-place Panthers at 6-5 and holding a head-to-head tiebreaker. The last wild card spot is currently held by the 7-4 49ers. So for some, if not many, Monday’s victory may have offered little encouragement and even frustration over weakened 2026 draft picks.

Still, unless you completely discount the Raiders as a credible opponent, what we saw in Vegas offered room for optimism.

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