Despite a nearly flawless passing performance from Dak Prescott and a dominant outing from George Pickens, Dallas abandoned what was working and stubbornly tried to force the run in a 30-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Prescott was nearly perfect - 25 of 34 for 261 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions - finishing with a 124.8 passer rating. His chemistry with Pickens was elite: 9 receptions for 168 yards and a touchdown, including plays of 31, 34, and 45 yards that ripped through Carolina's secondary.
From the emergence of now-key fantasy starters to the multi-week injury to CeeDee Lamb, the Cowboys' rankings here have done nothing but fluctuate. That will stay true this week, as well, considering their Week 5 showing against the Jets, and what the Carolina Panthers bring to the table. So, without further ado, let's get into ranking the Dallas Cowboys, from a fantasy perspective, as the team heads into Charlotte for a critical Week 6 matchup. As Rico Dowdle said this week, we ought to buckle up.
Ahead of this week's "Monday Night Football" doubleheader featuring a matchup between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins, followed by the Cincinnati Bengals facing off with the Denver Broncos, it's time to decide who earned the honor on Sunday. This week's nominees for ESPN's "HIMMY" Award are: Already made up your mind? Cast your vote below. Need a refresher first? Keep reading for each candidate's case, then make it official.
"Dak is a great leader. All respect to him. He literally goes out of his way to help me, no matter if the coach is talking in the meeting, he literally goes out of his way to help."