On paper, the Cowboys have all the trappings of a Super Bowl contender.
Quarterback Dak Prescott has been superb in 2023, throwing a league-leading 26 touchdowns against six interceptions. Dallas's defense is currently fourth in points allowed and third in yards allowed, its best ranks in those categories since 2009 and 2003, respectively.
However, the consensus among NFL observers is that the Cowboys still lag slightly behind the NFC’s two main contenders, the Eagles and the 49ers. Dallas lost to Philadelphia 28–23 on Nov. 5 and San Francisco 42–10 on Oct. 8.