Dallas Cowboys Named Among NFL's Most Underrated Teams

The Dallas Cowboys, facing diminished expectations after a disappointing 7-10 season in 2024 where quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending injury in Week 9, are surprisingly viewed as an under-the-radar team heading into the 2025 NFL season.

Despite Prescott's expected full recovery and offseason roster upgrades, external expectations outside the organization are reportedly low. However, analyst Mike Jones labeled the Cowboys as underrated, citing Prescott's healthy return as key to improving an offense that struggled without him. Jones suggested the pairing of new receiver George Pickens with holdovers CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Tolbert, and tight end Jake Ferguson could create a potent attack if Pickens matures, making a playoff push behind Philadelphia and contending with Washington plausible.

The analysis argues the Cowboys should not be overlooked. Before his injury, Prescott was performing near an MVP level. With new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Prescott is anticipated to return to the upper echelon of quarterbacks.

While acknowledging some roster weaknesses, the piece concludes the Cowboys possess enough offensive firepower to compete significantly in the NFC. The team faces a challenge in the highly competitive NFC East division, but with a healthy Prescott and a dynamic new receiver duo, Dallas is positioned as a team requiring close attention in the upcoming season.