Jerry Jones admits there were times he thought Sean Payton would return to become the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

The Denver Broncos are set to host the Dallas Cowboys in a must-watch AFC vs. NFC showdown on Sunday afternoon. Here are five quick storylines to follow going into the game.

The Cowboys and Broncos lead the NFL in pressure rate but are vastly different in sacks. What does this mean and what can fans expect going forward?

The Cowboys will head to Denver this week, facing a Broncos team that is looking to establish itself among the AFC’s best.

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Dallas Cowboys longtime owner Jerry Jones admitted that he nearly hired a Super Bowl-winning head coach "several times."

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) makes a 53-yard field goal as time expires during the first half of an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer The Cowboys visit the Broncos on Sunday in just the 14th matchup between the teams.

The strength of the Cowboys is longtime veteran quarterback Dak Prescott. He ranks among the best in the NFL when it comes to passing yards, passing touchdowns, and completion percentage. On top of that, he is great at avoiding sacks and has an innate ability to make great plays outside of the pocket, as well as inside of it.