Cowboys ranked as having NFL's second-best supporting cast around Dak Prescott

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) hands off to running back Javonte Williams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (Tony Gutierrez/AP)


A starting quarterback can make or break an NFL team, but what about when you take him out of the equation?

Fox Sports recently ranked NFL offenses according to the supporting cast built around their quarterback, speaking to a handful of scouts to rank teams based on "game-breaking wide receivers, protection up front and a run game to help keep defenses off balance."

The Cowboys, with their pair of All-Pro receivers and multiple first-round offensive linemen surrounding QB Dak Prescott, rank high up on the list. In fact, Fox ranks just one team in front of them.

Dallas ranks second in the NFL with its supporting cast behind only the Los Angeles Rams.

"Wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens have a chance to put up some scary numbers in this offense if they can both stay healthy," Fox's Ralph Vacchiano writes. "Both are explosive enough to be considered top 10 in the league. And Dallas has other weapons, too, such as tight end Jake Ferguson and deep threat KaVontae Turpin."

Prescott has been among the league leaders in passing yards for two of the last three seasons, but aside from the Cowboys' prolific aerial attack, their use of the run game is what propelled them up to No. 2 on the list.

"What really vaults the Cowboys on this list, though, is their commitment to Javonte Williams and the running game. '(Williams) surprised me with how strong a runner he was,' a scout told me. 'But I was even more surprised by how much he was used. He really takes the pressure off the passing game.' It also helps that Dak Prescott has a top-tier line protecting him. If left tackle Tyler Guyton and center Cooper Beebe can stay healthy, Dallas might have one of the best lines in the league."

Now, obviously, the Cowboys had a stellar offense last season, as well — it was the defense that was the problem. Perhaps in 2026, with another strong year from Prescott, the supporting cast around him, and the revamped defense of Christian Parker, the Cowboys could have a season where it all comes together.

Check out the full list here.

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