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Cowboys' Dak 'Haters' Blood Boiling With Experts' Top-10 QB Ranking

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Adam Schultz | Last updated Jul 3, 2025 8:34 AM ET

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott divides opinion, perhaps unlike any other player in the NFL.

From fans having thoughts on Prescott that are at opposite ends of the spectrum, Dak is always a conversation piece. Yes, we know how well he has performed in the regular season throughout his career, but conversely, we are aware of some of his underwhelming performances at times in the postseason.

So we factor that in, plus his recent injury troubles that are starting to creep up, and some aren't sold on Dak being a top quarterback anymore (others think he never was).

And if you're a Dak hater, then this will likely make your blood boil.

The experts at Fox Sports has compiled a list of the top 10 quarterbacks in football, and Dak comes in at No. 10.

"Prescott has a lot to prove coming into the 2024 season after a torn hamstring cut his 2024 campaign short," Fox Sports writes. "But the numbers he posted in 2023 were enough to show the caliber of quarterback he is. During that season, he completed 69.5% of his passes for 4,516 yards and 36 touchdowns. Prescott will also benefit from one of the strongest groups of surrounding talent he's had in his career as the Cowboys traded for wide receiver George Pickens to go alongside CeeDee Lamb."

We have no complaints about this list, aside from Justin Herbert, who has never won a playoff game, being ahead of Dak. But that's a conversation for another day.

Honestly, Dak is a top-10-ish quarterback in football when healthy (argue amongst yourselves), but there is no denying that there will be significant pressure placed upon his shoulders in 2025.

One reason is his ability to stay healthy. Just two full seasons in the last five years, and the other is the weapons around him. We can't say this is the best he's had, but it's the best he's had in a while.

George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb as a one-two punch, a healthy Jake Ferguson, a solid offensive line (we hope), and a revamped run game led by Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams (and Jaydon Blue too) all equate to Prescott having a solid group of weapons.

Is that enough to catapult Dallas back into the playoffs? Who knows, maybe, but it is on Prescott to make it work in 2025.

And if he can, he will consolidate himself as one of the better quarterbacks in football.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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