The first year of the Brian Schottenheimer era was a bit of a mixed bag for the Dallas Cowboys. The lack of talent and continuity on defense was atrocious, but the offense looked like a Super Bowl-caliber unit.
Even with CeeDee Lamb missing time with an injury, Dak Prescott and company kept the chains in motion. The passing game was as efficient as one would hope, posting a league-leading 4,735 passing yards with 31 passing touchdowns (tied for the fifth most).
That's why it's not much of a surprise to see the Cowboys' wide receiver corps claim one of the top spots among the league's elite. In a recent column, Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport ranked them at the No. 2 spot.
The Cowboys have an elite wide receiver corps to take them all the way
"The Dallas Cowboys were second in the league in total offense last year, largely because of one of the league's most dangerous one-two punches in the NFL in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens," wrote Davenport.
Only the Minnesota Vikings ranked higher than the Cowboys. As much as the fans may hate to admit it, that tracks; they just added Jauan Jennings to a room that already featured a true superstar in Justin Jefferson. If you add the young, promising Jordan Addison to the mix, it makes sense.
Whatever the case, the Cowboys' WR trio can hold its own against the cream of the crop. George Pickens had a career-best season in his first year in Dallas, and while there might still be some doubts about his future with the team, his chemistry with Prescott is more than evident.
As for Lamb, he's one of the most explosive playmakers in the game. Injuries held him back in 2025, yet he still managed to top 1,000 receiving yards, and he should be in for another All-Pro-caliber campaign now that he's back to full strength.
Notably, Ryan Flournoy emerged as a true wild card last season. He stepped up big time in Lamb's absence, making the most of his opportunities and logging multiple 100-yard games. He climbed his way up the pecking order, and he may have some scripted touches in 2026.
Schottenheimer did his best to turn All-Pro return specialist KaVontae Turpin into a full-time receiver, but he's more of a quick-hitter than a long-range target.
The Cowboys spent most of their offseason resources on fixing their defense, and rightfully so. They had a historically bad defense last season, and they can't expect to outscore everyone while the defense doesn't hold up its end of the bargain. That's not sustainable or fair to one of the best offenses in the game.
However, if it comes down to slinging the football down the field and letting the playmaking pass catchers do the heavy lifting, this team will be more than suited for that. Prescott has an elite supporting cast, and there won't be more margin for error or excuses.
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