Rex Ryan: Dak Prescott leading Cowboys offense to ‘Super Bowl caliber’ play

Rex Ryan couldn’t help but be impressed by what he saw from Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. Inside MetLife Stadium, the Cowboys dismantled the New York Jets with a performance that left Ryan thinking big about the potential of the Dallas offense.

Prescott was sharp and in total control, throwing for 237 yards and four touchdowns — all without his top target in CeeDee Lamb, and while missing several key pieces along the offensive line. For Ryan, that kind of efficiency and command spoke volumes about where this Cowboys offense is right now.

“Dak Prescott, make no mistake, he is on fire, and Brian Schottenheimer is doing an amazing job with that offense,” Ryan said on Get Up on ESPN. “Their defense still stinks, so I think it’s still gonna bite them at the end. But this offense is Super Bowl caliber. That’s without CeeDee Lamb and four starters in the offensive line.”

Ryan’s assessment reflects what has become increasingly clear through five weeks — Prescott and the Dallas offense are operating at an elite level. Even with injuries and inconsistency on defense, the Cowboys have managed to keep themselves in the NFC race thanks to their quarterback’s playmaking and leadership.

Through Week 5, Prescott has thrown for 1,356 yards and 10 touchdowns with only three interceptions, adding another score on the ground. The Cowboys sit at 2-2-1, and both of their victories — along with the 40-40 tie against the Green Bay Packers — have come largely because of their offensive firepower.

If Dallas can find even an average level of play defensively, they could quickly become one of the most dangerous teams in the league. That balance is what Ryan believes could ultimately determine how far Prescott can take this group.

Next up, the Cowboys travel to Carolina to face the Panthers — a chance to keep their offensive rhythm rolling. With the Philadelphia Eagles suffering their first loss of the season in Week 5, the NFC East picture suddenly looks a little more open, especially with Dallas facing the Washington Commanders in Week 7.

If Prescott continues to play at this level, Dallas might just claw its way back into contention — and live up to the Super Bowl caliber label Ryan believes they’ve earned. They’re been through the wringer with the media, but Jerry Jones’ vision might end up being one that leads the Cowboys where they need to go.