FRISCO, Texas -- It's difficult to call coach Mike McCarthy's first season as the playcaller for the Dallas Cowboys in 2023 anything but a success.
The Cowboys led the NFL in points per game (29.9) and finished fifth in yards (371.6). Dak Prescott led the NFL in touchdown passes (36). CeeDee Lamb set team records in catches (135) and receiving yards (1,749). He and Prescott were finalists for Offensive Player of the Year. Second-year tight end Jake Ferguson had a breakout season (71 catches, 761 yards, 5 TDs). After a slow start, veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks finished with eight touchdown catches.