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The Dallas Cowboys are set to kick off the 2025 NFL season on September 5, but fan enthusiasm remains clouded by uncertainty-particularly regarding quarterback Dak Prescott. Despite securing a record-setting $60 million per year contract, Prescott's performance and ability to lead the team to success are under scrutiny. With ticket prices averaging $1,743, fans are hesitant to invest in a season that could mirror past disappointments.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms recently voiced concerns about Prescott's impact on the team during an appearance on Up and Adams. "I don't want to say he's holding them back, but he is the highest-paid player in football. And I would say he's not near the top five quarterbacks in football," Simms said. He went on to question whether Prescott should even be considered a top 10 quarterback, pointing to Dallas' struggles in critical moments and his inconsistent postseason record.
Since arriving in 2016, Prescott has led the Cowboys to the playoffs five times, but the team has never advanced past the divisional round. His regular-season stats-213 touchdowns and a 66.8% completion rate over 122 games-stand up well against other veteran quarterbacks, including Jared Goff, who has thrown 222 touchdowns over nine seasons. However, while Goff reached the Super Bowl in 2019, Prescott has yet to take the Cowboys beyond early playoff exits, leaving doubts about his ability to propel the franchise toward a championship run.
Last year was not pretty at all
The 2024 season was particularly disappointing for Dallas fans, as the team finished with a 8-9 record and failed to make the playoffs. Prescott's injury struggles, combined with internal issues involving head coach Mike McCarthy, contributed to their downfall. Many expected last season to be a turning point, but instead, it reinforced concerns about whether Prescott can meet expectations after his lucrative contract extension.
NFL analyst Kay Adams recently discussed the Cowboys' 2025 playoff chances, revealing that their win projection is just 7.5 games-a number she believes is low but realistic. She also noted that Dallas is not projected to make the playoffs, which aligns with historical trends. Since 1995, the Cowboys have yet to appear in an NFC Championship game, let alone win another Super Bowl. The franchise's inability to perform under pressure has cast a shadow over their chances in the season.
As Prescott enters his ninth season with the Cowboys, fans and analysts are eager to see if he can finally reverse the team's fortunes. The quarterback has reportedly been training aggressively, determined to prove that Dallas made the right investment in him. With the regular season fast approaching, all eyes will be on Prescott to deliver-and anything short of a deep playoff run will only amplify the growing doubts surrounding his tenure with America's Team.