What happened: Nearly all of last season's offense returns for Dallas, while the defense enters 2026 with a new look. Prescott has also made a playoff berth the team's minimum goal.

Why it matters: The ambition raises Prescott's No. 1 standard for the Cowboys offense into a measurable regular-season test. Continuity on offense increases the pressure to convert production into wins.

What to watch: Training camp offers the first look at how the returning offense responds to Prescott's expectations.