The Cowboys’ 31-13 loss to Baltimore in the preseason opener highlighted the big questions Dallas must answer behind Dak Prescott. Joe Milton III showed flashes and flaws in his bid to become the backup, finishing the half with 9 of 18 for 122 yards and an early safety miscue, underscoring the challenge to seize the role from Will Grier. Milton’s 49-yard connection to Jonathan Mingo offered a tantalizing glimpse of upside, while Grier’s early start produced a 33-yard completion to Princeton Fant on his first throw. The evening also underscored depth-starved spots—undrafted rookies Zion Childress and Kemon Hall pushed for nickel duties, and Damone Clark and James Houston flashed on defense in fast, unsettled snaps. Dallas noodled through early roster decisions, with Dak Prescott rested and the 53-man plan still taking shape as the team prepares for Week 1 questions and potential backups in the real games to come.