Who would you say are the top 5 most important offensive players for the Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys were a top five scoring offense in three consecutive seasons from 2021 through 2023 under Mike McCarthy. Sadly, last year the bottom fell out mostly due to injuries to key members, ultimately ending McCarthy’s tenure as head coach in Dallas.
For Brian Schottenheimer to have a successful season in 2025 in his first year as head coach with the Cowboys, he will once again need the offense to become one of the better units in the league. To do that, he will need several of his players to return from injury and play at top form, along with better seasons from some of the roster.
Today, we’re ranking the Top 5 offensive players based on their importance to the team this season. Each one of the players listed below should be instrumental to the Cowboys success or failure in 2025.
#5 – LT Tyler Guyton
After a rather forgettable rookie seasons full of inconsistencies, Tyler Guyton wasn’t ready to step in and take over for Tyron Smith as Dallas’ left tackle of the future. But, there’s hope he can take a significant step forward in Year 2. In fact, the Cowboys are counting on it. If for whatever reason he struggles once again this season, Dallas could be in trouble with the lack of starting quality depth behind him.
#4 – RB Javonte Williams
While it’s still a little early to anoint Javonte Williams as Dallas’ starter, he is the best all-around RB they have on the roster. He fits all of the parameters Brian Schottenheimer seems to be looking for at the position as a three-down back and has been impressive throughout OTAs/minicamp. The ground game will be vital to the Cowboys success in 2025 and Williams’ prototypical size and skill set should lead the way.
#3 – TE Jake Ferguson
Jake Ferguson looked like he was on his way to being a top tight end before 2024. Last season was full of injury for TE1 and he was inconsistent in his play. This left a hole in the middle of the field for Cowboys quarterbacks that wasn’t filled by anyone else. Ferguson’s return to being a playmaker would give the Cowboys options in the passing game once again.
#2 – WR CeeDee Lamb
CeeDee Lamb has been the driving force of Dallas’ passing game for several years now with little help around him. With the aid of George Pickens he won’t be so heavily relied upon as in years past, however, he still the most consistent playmaker the Cowboys have on the offensive side of the ball. Even with Pickens on board now, No. 88’s importance to the team is undeniable and to lose him for any amount of time could prove detrimental.
#1 – QB Dak Prescott
To no surprise of anyone, Dak Prescott comes in at No. 1 as the most important offensive player. As he goes, so goes the Cowboys. Prescott is surrounded by weapons this year and that should make his job much easier. Because of that, there’s reason to believe he could return to MVP form, if he can remain healthy. Fortunately, all signs point to him being completely healed from his season-ending hamstring injury, which should help lead to him having a bounce-back year in 2025.
