On Thursday night, the full 2026 NFL schedule was released. For the Dallas Cowboys, they already knew what a handful of their games would be. Prior to the release, it was confirmed that they would be playing on the road in Week 1 against the New York Giants. We also knew they would travel to Brazil to play in the first ever regular season NFL game in Rio de Janeiro against the Baltimore Ravens. Dallas was also confirmed to be playing against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12 , which is the annual Thanksgiving Day game. Now, we know what the entire schedule will be, including the contests the Cowboys will have surrounding their international showdown with Baltimore. Did the NFL do the Cowboys a favor with their early schedule? Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Joseph Noteboom and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku in action. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images While the Cowboys start on the road, they return home in Week 2 to host the Washington Commanders.…