Healthy Dak Prescott gives Cowboys best chance in NFC East

Published September 3, 2021 11:44 AM

By ROB MAADDI
AP Pro Football Writer

The NFC East nearly crowned a 6-10 champion last year. With Dak Prescott back from injury in Dallas, there’s hope at least one team will having a winning record. The Cowboys lead the division in offensive firepower with Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup and the return of three top linemen. But reigning division champion Washington has the toughest defense in the East. Prescott’s return gets most of the attention in Dallas, which has only four playoff wins since capturing its fifth Super Bowl title in 1996. He’s the most accomplished quarterback in the division but the Cowboys were 2-3 with him last season because of an awful defense.

Article Topic Follows: AP-National-Sports

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.