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Dak Prescott Under Even More Pressure In 2025

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Adam Schultz | Last updated May 20, 2025 11:00 AM ET

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will be entering the 2025 season in an odd position.

He will be coming off an injury, have a new head coach, and a top receiver duo in football. But many are skeptical of how far he can take Dallas.

Some think playoffs "should" be obtainable, others think the Cowboys will miss the playoffs altogether with Prescott.

As such, Dak has many questions that need to be answered this upcoming season, with CBS Sports naming No. 4 one of five players with the most to prove.

"Is Prescott a safer bet as a starting quarterback than, say, Michael Penix Jr. with the Atlanta Falcons? Sure," CBS Sports writes. "That doesn't mean he isn't under worlds of pressure to justify the Dallas Cowboys' sudden vault back into a national spotlight. Can he stay healthy after missing extensive time in three of his last five seasons? Can he keep George Pickens happy opposite CeeDee Lamb? Can he finally push Dallas deep into the playoffs under a new coach in Brian Schottenheimer? The list goes on for such an accomplished veteran."

All questions are valid.

Can Prescott stay healthy? History tells us that when he does, the Cowboys are often a playoff team and division winner.

Will he keep George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb happy? Again, history tells us Dak can with Amari Cooper and Lamb forming a nice tandem a couple of years ago.

But perhaps the biggest one won't be answered until January.

Can Prescott lead this team not just to the playoffs, but on a deep run?

Dak has answered all but one of those questions, and the last will prove the most difficult.

Prescott has a lot to prove to a lot of people. Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't, but 2025 feels like a defining season for the quarterback of America's Team.

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

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