The Woodchoppers defeated the Cowboys 17-7 in the NFL regular-season on 29 August 2026. The visitors held on for a narrow victory after a tight contest. By then the result had already set the tone for their opening weekend.
Seventeen points from the Woodchoppers came from a mix of field goals and a single touchdown. The Cowboys managed only seven, a late touchdown that did not travel to make up the numbers. And here's the thing — the margin was never wider than twelve points.
To be fair, neither side dominated possession for long stretches. The Cowboys tried to stretch the back line early but found themselves exposed when the Woodchoppers shifted their defensive shape. That adjustment made the difference between a comfortable win and something tighter.
The Woodchoppers got their substitutions spot on, bringing fresh legs into the second half. The Cowboys, meanwhile, stuck with their starting group longer than they perhaps should have. It cost them the final quarter.
Both teams leave this fixture with one win and one loss in the standings. The Woodchoppers will look to build on momentum, while the Cowboys will need to tighten their red-zone efficiency. Seven points is not enough when you are trying to establish a rhythm.