| 3-13 | Missed Playoffs |
| Record | Outcome |
The Dallas Cowboys finished the regular season with a 3-13 record. They went 1-7 at home and 2-6 on the road.
The 1988 Dallas Cowboys played in the East Division of the National Football Conference.
During the regular season, the 1988 Dallas Cowboys went 2-6 against their NFC East opponents.
| Opponent | Record | Win Percentage % | Point Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Cardinals | 1-1 | 50.0% | -3 |
| Washington Redskins | 1-1 | 50.0% | -11 |
| New York Giants | 0-2 | 0% | -10 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0-2 | 0% | -17 |
No, the Cowboys didn't make the Playoffs in 1988.
The Dallas Cowboys finished the regular season with a point differential of -116. Based on their point differential and their pythagorean expectation, the Cowboys could have been expected to have about 4.8 wins, or a 5-11 record in the regular season.
In close, one-score games, the 1988 Dallas Cowboys went 3-8. In games decided by a field goal or less, the Cowboys went 1-5.
The 1988 Dallas Cowboys did not play any overtime games in the regular season.
The 1988 Dallas Cowboys never won more than one consecutive game in the regular season.
The longest losing streak that the Dallas Cowboys had during the 1988 regular season was 10 games, which happened once during the season.
= Playoff Team
Bold = Division Opponent
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | ||||
| 1 | Sun, Sep 4, 1988 Sun, Sep 4 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | Loss 21 - 24 | |
| 2 | Mon, Sep 12, 1988 Mon, Sep 12 | @ Phoenix Cardinals | Win 17 - 14 | |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 18, 1988 Sun, Sep 18 | vs New York Giants | Loss 10 - 12 | |
| 4 | Sun, Sep 25, 1988 Sun, Sep 25 | vs Atlanta Falcons | Win 26 - 20 | |
| 5 | Mon, Oct 3, 1988 Mon, Oct 3 | @ New Orleans Saints | Loss 17 - 20 | |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 9, 1988 Sun, Oct 9 | vs Washington Redskins | Loss 17 - 35 | |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 16, 1988 Sun, Oct 16 | @ Chicago Bears | Loss 7 - 17 | |
| 8 | Sun, Oct 23, 1988 Sun, Oct 23 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | Loss 23 - 24 | |
| 9 | Sun, Oct 30, 1988 Sun, Oct 30 | vs Phoenix Cardinals | Loss 10 - 16 | |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 6, 1988 Sun, Nov 6 | @ New York Giants | Loss 21 - 29 | |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 13, 1988 Sun, Nov 13 | vs Minnesota Vikings | Loss 3 - 43 | |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 20, 1988 Sun, Nov 20 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Loss 24 - 38 | |
| 13 | Thu, Nov 24, 1988 Thu, Nov 24 | vs Houston Oilers | Loss 17 - 25 | |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 4, 1988 Sun, Dec 4 | @ Cleveland Browns | Loss 21 - 24 | |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 11, 1988 Sun, Dec 11 | @ Washington Redskins | Win 24 - 17 | |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 18, 1988 Sun, Dec 18 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | Loss 7 - 23 | |
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