5 nightmare scenarios for Cowboys in 2023 season and how to avoid them

1. Dak Prescott throws even more interceptions

The Cowboys’ offense scored plenty of points last year, but Prescott’s propensity to turn the ball over prevented the unit from being elite. If he throws 15 or more interceptions again in 2023 it’s going to be difficult for Dallas to be a serious Super Bowl contender.

Prescott’s interception rate of 3.8% was the second-highest mark of his career. Dallas needs him to continue to push the ball down the field without putting it in jeopardy quite so often. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is under a lot of pressure to modernize the offense without making Prescott more turnover-prone.

The best thing the Cowboys can do is to improve the protection Prescott receives. Keeping Smith healthy is only one step in that direction. Dallas should also focus more on heavier formations to help provide offensive linemen with supportive tight end and running back blocking.

Letting Prescott get out of the pocket on more designed rollouts could also help limit his turnovers. He’s an excellent runner on the move. Rolling him out can also help simplify his reads which should prevent defenses from baiting him into risky throws.

Dallas needs Prescott to be dynamic in 2023 but they also need him to avoid mistakes. Decreasing his interception total is vital to the team’s hopes of success.