Dallas’ season opener against Philadelphia exposed the underlying tensions about the roles of Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. After a 24-20 loss, Jerry Jones may be inclined to tighten control over the two stars, signaling little tolerance for mistakes amid persistent roster challenges. The strategy is clear: Prescott and Lamb must carry the team without faltering.

Prescott returned from a hamstring injury to deliver a steady performance. While he completed 21 of 35 passes for 188 yards, he had no touchdowns to show for it. The performance was a reminder of his importance in stabilizing a Cowboys offense short on weapons beyond its stars. Yet the spotlight quickly shifted to Lamb. He had three critical drops coming in the second half (four in total) that stalled prom

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