The Dallas Cowboys are ready to shake up the NFL in 2025, with all eyes on quarterback Dak Prescott to transform into the team’s ultimate game-changer. After a 2024 season derailed by injuries, including a season-ending partial hamstring avulsion in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons, Prescott is back, healthy, and primed for a career-defining comeback.
A Star Sidelined
In 2024, Prescott endured one of the toughest seasons of his career, posting a career-low 67.2 PFF passing grade and a 4.7% turnover-worthy play rate—both far cries from his 2023 performance, where he earned a 90.0 PFF grade and finished second in NFL MVP voting. The Cowboys’ offense struggled with a lack of balance and thin wide receiver depth, which didn’t help Prescott’s cause. But with his health restored and new weapons in tow, the stage is set for a dramatic turnaround.
New Firepower for Prescott
The Cowboys have bolstered their roster with key additions, including offensive lineman Tyler Booker and dynamic wide receiver George Pickens. These upgrades are expected to give Prescott the tools he needs to rediscover his MVP-caliber form. With a stronger supporting cast, Dallas is poised to rebalance its offense and unleash Prescott’s full potential.
A Season-Opening Statement
Prescott’s first chance to prove he’s back comes in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles, a heated divisional rivalry that could set the tone for Dallas’ season. Fans are eager to see if Prescott can return to his 2023 dominance, where he commanded the field with precision and poise. A healthy Prescott, paired with a revamped roster, could be the key to unlocking a postseason run for the Cowboys.
Why Prescott Is the X-Factor
PFF named Prescott as Dallas’ top bounce-back candidate, citing his improved health and upgraded offensive arsenal. “A bounce-back from Dak Prescott could signal a return to the postseason for Dallas in 2025,” PFF’s Dalton Wasserman wrote. “With improved health and the additions of Tyler Booker and George Pickens, Prescott will have every opportunity to return to form in 2025.”
The Cowboys’ hopes rest on Prescott’s ability to silence doubters and deliver. If he can shake off the rust and harness the new talent around him, Dallas could be in for a season that shocks the NFL.
Before Prescott’s injury, he was having one of the worst seasons of his professional career. While there is no telling when Prescott will be back to his MVP-caliber form, fans will hope he’s at 100 percent right out of the gate with a trip to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in Week 1 kicking off the season.