Cowboys predicted to win the Super Bowl

Starters' rust

Cohesion concerns loom for the starters who avoided live action throughout training camp, making early-game communication and tackling their primary hurdle.

Defense analysis

Confidence rests in the elite interior defensive line, but unproven linebackers and potential corner depth issues create significant uncertainty for the team's defensive unit.

Super Bowl pick

A contrarian championship prediction places the Cowboys against the Broncos, with the team securing the Lombardi trophy to end the drought.