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Ravens Emerge as Dak Prescott, Cowboys’ Potential Playoff Eliminator in Bold New Forecast
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Dak Prescott put together one of the best seasons of his career in 2025, throwing for 4,552 yards and 30 touchdowns, yet the Cowboys finished 7-9-1, missed the playoffs entirely, and closed the year with a blowout loss to the Giants. Now, heading into 2026, at least one prominent voice believes that near-miss campaign was just a prelude.
FS1 analyst Chris Broussard is projecting Prescott to not only bounce back but to take home NFL MVP honors this season and he's backing Dallas to reach the Super Bowl along the way.
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Chris Broussard picks Dak Prescott for MVP
Chris Broussard released his complete playoff predictions, projecting Dallas to reach the Super Bowl behind an MVP season from quarterback Dak Prescott . Broussard forecasted Dallas to defeat the Rams in the NFC Championship, ending a three-decade title drought for the franchise.
However, Broussard predicted Baltimore will ultimately claim the championship over Dallas. The analyst forecasted Lamar Jackson and Baltimore to overcome Houston in the AFC title game before defeating Prescott's squad in the final matchup.
"You see, my MVP is Dak," Broussard said . "I woke up in the middle of the night, and I thought to myself, am I really going to do this? Am I really picking this team to get to the Super Bowl?"
Aug 28, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks on before the game between the Cowboys and the Saints at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Broussard continued. "I actually was like, I'm changing that pick. And then I woke up and I was sober minded. I said, you know what? I'm not changing."
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Broussard then picked Dallas to beat the Rams in the NFC Championship. He connected the choice to the Cowboys' long wait for another Super Bowl appearance, which has lasted about three decades for the franchise. He also pointed to the roster's current strength and the chance to make a big move before that window closes.
Chris Broussard projects Baltimore over Dallas in Super Bowl
Additionally, Broussard selected Baltimore to beat Houston in the AFC Championship. He expects Lamar Jackson to finally move past his playoff struggles and lead the Ravens into the Super Bowl.
"If the Cowboys get this far, that means they're cooking too," Broussard added. "I have Lamar exorcising his playoff demons."
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He then finished his prediction with a clear result. "I got the Ravens finally getting it done against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys," Broussard said. "Ravens over Cowboys for the Super Bowl."
Matching Baltimore's elite defense in a potential Super Bowl matchup puts immediate pressure on the Dallas defensive coordinator in 2026 . The offense will similarly rely on a strong supporting cast around Prescott, where the long-term outlook for CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens becomes pivotal.
Broussard's forecast gives Dallas its best finish in years but leaves the Cowboys one win short. Prescott could claim the MVP award, yet Jackson and the Ravens remain Broussard's final choice for the title.
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