2025 Fantasy Football: Is Dak Prescott Poised for a Major Comeback?
Dak Prescott’s 2024 season came to a frustrating early end due to a hamstring injury, but there’s plenty of reason to believe he’s one of the top bounce-back candidates for the 2025 fantasy football season. With a revamped Dallas Cowboys offense and new playmakers, Prescott’s stock is quietly on the rise — and savvy fantasy managers should take notice.
Strong Supporting Cast
Prescott enters 2025 with fresh weapons and renewed optimism. The addition of George Pickens has strengthened the Cowboys’ wide receiver room, which already includes CeeDee Lamb, one of the league’s elite WR1s. A deeper receiving corps and a more aggressive passing scheme set the stage for a potential return to his 2023 form, when he threw for 4,516 yards and 38 total touchdowns.
Pickens has already made his presence felt, hauling in a deep bomb from Prescott on the very first play of training camp — a clear signal that the chemistry is real.
Looking Back to Move Forward
Prescott’s 2022 season was derailed by a broken thumb that caused him to miss five games. When he returned, he struggled with turnovers, throwing a career-high 15 interceptions in just 12 games. His yards per attempt dropped to 7.3, and he finished with a disappointing 2–5 playoff record.
Despite these setbacks, he maintained a solid completion rate (66.2%) and remained a contributor in the run game. His final 13 games (including postseason) in 2022 showed flashes of high-level efficiency, with a 70%+ completion rate in eight of those contests. However, he only topped 300 passing yards twice.
In 2023, Prescott rebounded in a big way. He matched career highs in completions (410) and total touchdowns (38) while recording his second-best passing yardage season (4,516). He also became more active on the ground, rushing for 242 yards and two scores on 55 attempts. Notably, his completion rate jumped to a career-best 69.5%.
After a slow start in 2023 — just seven touchdowns and 253 combined yards per game over the first six contests — Prescott caught fire after the Cowboys’ bye week. He posted video game numbers over a six-game stretch, including performances like 421 yards and five touchdowns. His late-season surge pushed many fantasy teams toward the playoffs.
He closed out 2023 strong, averaging 270 combined yards and scoring 10 more touchdowns over the final five games. In the postseason, he passed for 448 yards and three scores, though he was picked off twice.
Prescott finished 2023 as the QB3 in four-point passing touchdown formats with 399.10 points.
2024 Setback & 2025 Outlook
Unfortunately, 2024 brought new challenges. Prescott struggled early, seeing a dip in both completion percentage (64.7%) and yards per attempt. Over his first three home games, he managed only 870 combined yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions. His low point came in a brutal outing against the Lions, where he threw for just 179 yards and two picks.
Over five games, he averaged only 226 passing yards and eight touchdowns before a hamstring injury ended his season in Week 9. He required surgery and missed the rest of the year.
Now, with a clean bill of health and a more dynamic offense, Prescott is eyeing a comeback.
Buying Opportunity?
Fantasy analysts currently rank Prescott as the QB11 entering the 2025 season, which could make him a steal for value-seeking managers. With George Pickens on board and a revamped running back group, the Cowboys appear committed to a pass-first attack. Their top four receiving targets give Prescott a solid base to build another elite fantasy campaign.
If he stays healthy, Prescott has a strong chance to return to 4,500+ total yards and 30+ touchdowns, placing him firmly back in the QB1 conversation.
Final Thoughts
Dak Prescott has already shown he can produce elite fantasy numbers — the challenge now is health and consistency. With the right pieces around him and renewed motivation, 2025 could be the season he silences critics and rewards those who believe in his comeback potential.
If you’re looking for value at quarterback with proven upside, don’t sleep on Dak.
