Dak Prescott’s 2025 outlook centers on health and bounce-back potential after a torn hamstring ended his 2024 season in eight games. He posted a 36-TD season two years back, and the media chatter has since pivoted around whether he can regain that top-shelf form. Dan Orlovsky’s ESPN ranking spotlighted Prescott’s mechanics at No. 8 among QBs, praising his pocket discipline even as durability questions linger. Dallas opens with a high-stakes test vs. Philadelphia, and fantasy managers will be watching his health, the OL, and how the passing attack around CeeDee Lamb recaptures its ceiling.

Meanwhile, the broader QB landscape in the mix—Lamar Jackson, Geno Smith, Jared Goff, and Justin Herbert—serves as a benchmark for Prescott’s potential upside if he’s fully healthy. The takeaway for fantasy players: Prescott’s appeal hinges on health and offensive-line stability, with an environment that could still yield elite weekly outputs if the Cowboys’ scheme and target distribution unleash the passing game once more.

Dallas’ offseason move to add Joe Milton as Dak Prescott’s young backup has become a live storyline after two rough preseason outings against the Rams and Ravens. Milton’s early throws bore the hallmarks of a project—deep attempts into double coverage, a slow processing rhythm, and a tendency to hold the ball too long—culminating in an opening-drive safety and an end-zone interception. Milton’s self-evaluation was blunt: a D to D-, with the need to tighten reads and anticipate coverage more consistently to unlock the offense’s ceiling.

Dallas’ coaches have chosen patience, stressing that preseason results aren’t the be-all for decision-making behind Prescott. Cooper Rush offered familiar steadiness for a half against Baltimore, while Milton’s development remains the focal point of camp, especially as the Cowboys try to measure receivers and running-game support. The run game and some early drops put Milton in a tougher spot, but the staff remains confident there’s upside if he cleans the footwork, improves ball placement, and plays with faster anticipation.

Fantasy managers should monitor Milton’s practice progression and any shifts in the backup pecking order. If he snaps the sluggish start trend, Milton could become a high-upside hold in deeper leagues, especially if Prescott’s workload rises and the Cowboys lean on an accelerated learning curve for Milton’s growth curve. The Dal-Staff will continue to evaluate, with Week-to-week reps likely shaping the final roster and a potential path to meaningful late-season opportunities should Prescott miss time again.

As fantasy football managers navigate injuries and underperforming players, Week 13 presents crucial start 'em, sit 'em decisions. This article highlights three wide receivers: Xavier Legette and Adam Thielen from the Carolina Panthers, and DeMario Douglas from the New England Patriots.

Legette is a promising rookie with potential against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Thielen is regaining form after injury. Douglas, despite an ankle issue, has shown flashes but is hindered by his team's offensive struggles.