Watch: Dak Prescott shows why Cowboys paid him with 21-yard TD pass

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott doesn't seem to be taking it easy after agreeing to a massive extension on Sunday.

Hours before their season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the Cowboys gave Prescott a four-year deal worth $240M with $231M guaranteed, making him the highest-paid player in the league ( h/t: NFL Media's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport ).

Prescott looked sharp on the Cowboys' second drive vs. the Browns, throwing a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandin Cooks. Prior to that, he completed a 34-yard pass to WR CeeDee Lamb, who made a spectacular catch.

Prescott is coming off one of the best seasons of his career. In 17 games in 2023, he completed 69.5% of his passes for 4,516 yards, 36 touchdowns and nine interceptions, earning a second-team All-Pro nod. He also finished second in MVP voting behind Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson.

If Prescott has another excellent season, that should put the Cowboys in the thick of the championship hunt. As of Sunday, FanDuel Sportsbook gives them the ninth-best Super Bowl LIX odds (+1800).

More importantly, he could prove the Cowboys made the right investment.