Picture this: a chessboard under the Texas sun. For years, the Cowboys ‘ king, Dak Prescott , moved with calculated precision from the pocket, his early-career scrambling ability tucked away like a seldom-used bishop. Remember the dual-threat dynamo who gashed defenses? The one who racked up over 1,938 rushing yards in his first 122 games? That weapon felt holstered, especially after the brutal 2024 season ended in Week 9 when his hamstring tore off the bone (partial tendon avulsion).

The very idea of Prescott running again sent shivers through chunks of ‘Cowboys Nation’ faster than a Micah Parsons edge rush. Yet, here in Oxnard, whispers turned to raised eyebrows as Prescott raced CeeDee Lamb , a subtle hint that the playbook might be expanding.

The authenticity of the game

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