Dallas Cowboys aim to enhance run-pass option offense in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are focused on improving their offensive strategies as they head into the 2026 NFL season. Last year, they ranked in the top five for yards per run-pass option (RPO), a tactic they successfully integrated under offensive coordinator Klayton Adams. The Cowboys averaged 6.5 plays per drive, exceeding the league average of 5.6. Their proficiency in RPOs allowed them to stay ahead of the chains, which is deemed crucial for sustained offensive success. Emphasizing this strategy may further bolster their offensive capabilities, especially given their strong offensive line and quarterback Dak Prescott's decision-making skills.
- •Cowboys ranked fourth in NFL in yards per RPO last season.
- •Team averaged 5.5 yards per RPO, one yard above league average.
- •Klayton Adams enters his second year as offensive coordinator.
- •RPOs help to mitigate pressure on offensive tackles.
- •Emphasizing RPOs may strengthen Dallas' drive sustainability.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Can Cowboys remain among Top 5 in this key offensive tactic in 2026?
"The Dallas Cowboys ranked in the NFL's top 5 in yards/RPO last year and there's plenty of reason to lean into that in 2026.
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