The Dallas Cowboys kick off 2025 training camp with high expectations. Can QB Dak Prescott lead the team to a projected NFC East crown? The journey begins now.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The annual pilgrimage is complete. The Dallas Cowboys have officially landed in Oxnard, California, trading the Texas heat for the Pacific breeze to kick off 2025's training camp. While the arrival marks the unofficial start of the NFL season, the real story isn't the charter plane, but the massive expectations riding on the arm of one man: Dak Prescott. As camp begins, all eyes are on the franchise quarterback and whether he can rediscover the MVP-caliber form that will define the team's fate.
Analysts are projecting a dominant 13-3 record and an NFC East crown, but it all hinges on the Cowboys' biggest stars shining their brightest.
After what local media dubbed one of the slowest sports weeks of the year in Dallas-Fort Worth, the sight of players and coaches arriving in Oxnard was a welcome jolt of energy. The calm is over. Now, the focus shifts to the grindstone. The coming days will be crucial for roster evaluation, with key position battles set to unfold under the watchful eyes of the coaching staff. This is where the foundation for a championship run is laid, one practice at a time.
The central question hanging over this team is whether Dak Prescott can elevate his game back to the elite level that saw him finish as an MVP runner-up. His consistency and leadership are non-negotiable for a team with Super Bowl aspirations. Every throw, every decision, and every huddle in Oxnard will be scrutinized as analysts and fans look for signs that No. 4 is ready to carry this team on a deep playoff run. The Cowboys' ceiling is directly tied to Prescott's performance, making his form the most critical storyline of this preseason.
Early projections are incredibly optimistic for America's Team. A detailed breakdown of the 2025 schedule forecasts a strong finish, culminating in a 13-3 record and an NFC East title after Week 17. To get there, the Cowboys will need stellar seasons not just from Prescott, but from his supporting cast. Look for CeeDee Lamb to continue his dominance, new weapon George Pickens to make an immediate impact, and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown to become a defensive anchor. This projection sets a high bar, and the work to clear it begins now.
The quietest week of the DFW sports calendar is officially over. The bags are unpacked, the California sun is shining, and the real work is about to begin. Over the next few days, we'll see the first on-field drills, the initial sparks of position battles, and the first steps on a journey that fans hope ends deep in the playoffs. The road to 13-3 starts today.
