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There has been so much talk about how improved the defense of the Dallas Cowboys will be this season. With a new coaching staff and so many new additions, the unit is primed to take huge steps forward this year. Many of the changes revolve around a new concept of creating confusion for opposing quarterbacks. With Christian Parker leading the charge, the defense will look to disguise their intentions and move around after the snap to create all kinds of problems for the quarterback.
On the other side of the ball, there hasn’t been nearly as much chatter. That’s because essentially the entire band is back together, from the quarterback, the offensive line, and all the key skill players. Hopefully, it’s business as usual for this group, and that business has usually been pretty good, as the Cowboys offense typically ranks in the top part of the league as long as they can keep their quarterback upright.
Speaking of that quarterback, there is something about Dak Prescott and the offense that we should feel good about. Just as creating confusion for the opposing quarterback is crucial for the defense, the offense must do its best to keep things as breezy as they can for Prescott. It works both ways. How well they can do the job on each side of the ball will go a long way in deciding what kind of season they’ll have. Rest assured, Dak and company are up to the task.
Sometimes it’s hard to tell because of the success of the offense, but Prescott has had to deal with a lot of pressure. Defenses are constantly coming at him. But Prescott is a seasoned 10-year veteran. His poise when handling high-stress moments isn’t an issue for him. And some compelling statistics support this claim. Let’s examine.
In 2025, opposing defenses blitzed Prescott 163 times last year. Teams were always trying to put him in a tough spot, and they weren’t afraid to send the house to come after him.
Despite defenses coming after him so often, Prescott didn’t panic. He was only sacked 13.3% of the time, ranking him ninth in the league. It’s a testament to how well he’s able to avoid going down when he’s under duress.
The Cowboys’ quarterback is no stranger to being on top in passing statistics, but grading out well when defenders are in his face is one to be proud of. Dak finished with a 77.3 PFF grade last season when under pressure.
When it comes to throwing down the field and putting the ball right where it needs to be, Prescott delivered time and time again, coming away with 31 big-time throws.
All of this is just another way of saying what many...
