Cowboys schedule: Head-to-head rookie matchups to look forward to in 2025

Several Cowboys rookies should play a vital role in 2025.

The Dallas Cowboys had an excellent 2025 NFL Draft, selecting several players who will start early and often for them this year, and others who will be vital backups. How these rookies perform on a game-by-game basis could be the difference between success and failure this year, which is why we wanted to highlight some of the head-to-head matchups we are looking forward to this season.

Good or bad, the Cowboys will be relying on several of these rookies from the 2025 draft class to play significant roles for them this season. In truth, about half of these rookies could be key players for them this year either as starters or as backups. And with that in mind, here are several head-to-head rookie matchups we are looking forward to watching this year.

Week 1 & 12 - Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles

RB Jaydon Blue vs. LB Jihaad Campbell

Getting Jaydon Blue matched up in the head-to-head battle with the Eagles rookie LB Jihaad Campbell should be extremely advantageous for the Cowboys. Blue's game breaking speed (4.28) makes him extremely difficult to contain as a runner and receiver out of the backfield

Week 2 & 18 Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants

RG Tyler Booker vs. DT Darius Alexander

Tyler Booker will get is welcome to the NFL moment in Week 1 against the Eagles DT Jalen Carter, but the Giants rookie DT Darius Alexander is someone else he'll face twice a year for the foreseeable future. If he can hold up against Carter, Alexander should be no problem.

Week 3 - Dallas Cowboys vs. Chicago Bears

CB Shavon Revel vs. WR Luther Burden

Luther Burden is one of several rookie WRs Shavon Revel could be matched up against this year if he overcomes his injury early enough. It's unknown right now what type of role each of these players may have this early in the season, but this still would be an intriguing head-to-head matchup between talented rookies.

Week 4 - Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers

CB Shavon Revel vs. WR Matthew Golden

The headline of this game could be Dallas' decision to draft Tyler Booker over Matthew Golden, but as far as head-to-head rookie matchups go, Revel against Golden is the one to watch. It's possible this battle helps sway the outcome of the game.

Week 5 - Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Jets

DE Donovan Ezeiruaku vs. OT Armand Membou

Donovan Ezeiruaku was one of the most athletically gifted pass rusher's in the 2025 draft class and Armand Membou was one of the most athletically gifted tackles. This display of athleticism should make this head-to-head rookie matchup entertaining.