The 2023 NFL season kicks off Thursday night and the Dallas Cowboys follow suit Sunday night. Stars like Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parsons, and Trevon Diggs are back on both sides of the ball, and fans are as optimistic as they've been in years.

Photo: Mike McCarthy head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, and quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys watch the game against the Las Vegas Raiders in a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)