The Dallas Cowboys‘ offense and their quarterback, Dak Prescott, will face a major test to start the new NFL season as they go up against one of the best defenses in the league.
The Cleveland Browns boast the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Myles Garrett, who leads a defense that was the best against the pass last season.
Prescott and his offense will need to be nearly flawless to give their team a chance to win on the road.
In Jim Schwartz‘s second season as the defensive coordinator for Cleveland, the Browns will be a constant threat at all levels for the Cowboys.?
“They have elite players at every level,” Prescott said. “That’s a strength. After playing against a Schwartz defense earlier in my career and watching their film from last year, they’re physical, fast, and they know how to capitalize on their strengths.
“They’re going to be a huge challenge for us.”
on a mission 🚀#DALvsCLE | @pepsi
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— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) September 6, 2024
Prescott, Watson… and Brady
A special attraction for this game is the presence of three elite quarterbacks-two on the field and one in the broadcast booth.
Prescott will face off against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, while seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, making his debut as an analyst for Fox, will be in the broadcast booth offering his commentary.
The Cowboys have won 12 games in each of the last three seasons but have yet to reach the NFC Championship Game. This has tested the patience of team owner Jerry Jones, and the pressure is on Prescott to deliver.?
Prescott is coming off one of his best seasons, recording 4,516 passing yards, 36 touchdown passes, and just 9 interceptions. He’s seeking a contract extension to place him among the highest-paid in the league.
“The mission is about one goal and one goal only.”
Narrated by @Flash_Garrett pic.twitter.com/uhR1OpdDeX
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 6, 2024
However, if he doesn’t lead Dallas to a Super Bowl victory-something they haven’t achieved since the 1995 season-securing that deal could be difficult.?
“That’s what motivates me to be here,” Prescott said. “To be the quarterback that gets it done, that wins it.
“I don’t think winning it anywhere else would mean the same as winning it here. That’s my top priority.”
Time to get back to work 💪@TomBrady makes his debut in the @NFL broadcast booth tomorrow at 4p ET on FOX 🏈 pic.twitter.com/Do40z9KHp2
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 7, 2024
Where to watch Cowboys vs. Browns in the United States
The game will be played at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio, with kickoff set for 4:25 p.m. Eastern Time, 1:25 p.m. Pacific Time.
In the U.S., you can watch the game live on Fox, with commentary from Tom Brady, making his debut as an analyst.
