The Dallas Cowboys may be out of the playoff picture, but they’re not mailing it in-not by a long shot. In Week 16 against the Chargers, Dallas came out swinging, and their offense reminded everyone just how much firepower this team still has. Playoff berth or not, the Cowboys are putting up historic numbers, and that alone is worth a closer look.
For just the second time in franchise history, Dallas boasts a 4,000-yard passer, two 1,000-yard receivers, and a 1,000-yard rusher all in the same season. That’s not just a fun stat-that’s a testament to how well this offense has clicked in 2025. The only other time the Cowboys pulled this off was back in 2019, when Dak Prescott was also under center, slinging it to Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup, with Ezekiel Elliott pounding the rock.
Fast forward to now, and Prescott is once again at the helm, orchestrating an offense that’s found its rhythm even in a season where the postseason is off the table. He’s throwing to a dynamic duo in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, while Javonte Williams has solidified himself as the lead back Dallas was hoping for when they brought him in on a one-year deal.
Let’s start with Lamb. The Cowboys’ WR1 continues to build his legacy in Dallas, notching his fifth straight 1,000-yard season.
That puts him in elite company-he’s now alongside Hall of Famer Michael Irvin as the only players in franchise history to hit that mark five years in a row. That’s not just consistency-it’s greatness.
Then there’s George Pickens, who’s made a massive impact in his first season with the Cowboys. Acquired in a trade back in May, Pickens has more than lived up to expectations.
Heading into Week 16, he had already set career highs across the board: 81 catches, 1,212 yards, and eight touchdowns. That’s not just a good year-that’s a breakout campaign, and it’s paying off in a big way for Dallas.
And let’s not forget Javonte Williams. The former Bronco signed a prove-it deal in free agency and has done exactly that.
He’s become a key piece of this offense, giving Dallas the kind of balance they’ve been missing in recent years. With a 1,000-yard rushing season now under his belt, Williams has proven he can be a feature back in this league-and maybe even a long-term answer for the Cowboys if they choose to bring him back.
Of course, the elephant in the room is that neither this year nor 2019-when the Cowboys last hit this statistical milestone-resulted in a playoff appearance. That’s a tough pill to swallow for a franchise with championship expectations.
But there’s still something to be said for the offensive foundation they’ve built. These are not empty numbers-they’re signs of a unit that’s found its identity.
Dallas went into halftime trailing 21-17, but the bigger story here is what this team has shown down the stretch. Even with the postseason out of reach, they’re playing with pride, and more importantly, they’re giving fans a glimpse of what could be a potent offensive core heading into 2026.
No playoffs this year, sure. But between Prescott’s steady leadership, Lamb’s elite production, Pickens’ emergence, and Williams’ resurgence, there’s plenty of reason for Cowboys fans to feel optimistic. This team may be down, but they’re far from out when it comes to building something sustainable-and explosive-for the future.