Cowboys NFL schedule 2023: 5 games that could be make or break for Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys NFL 2023 Schedule make or break for Dak Prescott

#3 - Carolina Panthers

2023 NFL Draft - Round 1

The Carolina Panthers look likely to start 2023 with their rookie QB Bryce Young, who they took with the number one overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Dallas Cowboys will travel to Carolina in the upcoming season, and if Young is able to comfortably compete with Prescott, could the Cowboys look to the 2024 draft for their next QB?

Drake Maye and Caleb Williams are likely top picks, both of whom may be more than welcome in Dallas.

#2 - New York Giants

The Dallas Cowboys travel to face NFC East foes New York Giants in Week 1 of 2023. The Giants also made the playoffs last year, upsetting the Vikings before falling to the Eagles.

New York was one of the most improved teams in 2022 under new head coach Brian Daboll, and if they dominate the Cowboys in Week 1, it could spell trouble for Prescott.

Dallas has the fifth hardest schedule this year, so if they start off poorly, it'll be tough to recover.

#1 - Philadelphia Eagles

When the Eagles face the Cowboys, all eyes will be on quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott. Hurts was one of the best players in football in 2022.

Both rivals won one game last year, but Hurts dominated when it mattered, leading his team all the way to the Super Bowl. If Prescott is unable to keep up with Hurts, it may be time for Jerry Jones to look for their next franchise QB.