Last season, quarterback Dak Prescott led the Dallas Cowboys to its third consecutive postseason berth by leading the NFL in touchdown passes and amassing 4,516 yards. Regretfully, in 2024, his output has significantly decreased. The signal caller has passed for 10 touchdowns to eight interceptions in seven games, including multiple picks in his last three games. The Cowboys are now at 3-4 on the season after losing two of those games, which is not surprising.
Less than halfway through the season, Prescott has almost matched his 17-game total, and his current interception rate is double that of the previous season.
His difficulties have resulted in a scoring offence that is rated 22nd, and he routinely puts his defence in awkward situations. Two of those defensive teammates discussed quarterback play throughout the league this week, including a few quarterbacks they believe are now among the best in the NFL.
There was no mention of Dak Prescott!
Dak Prescott was not mentioned!
At first, the topic of discussion was opponent Jayden Daniels, a player they feel has already won Rookie of the Year. It soon evolved into a conversation about the best quarterbacks in general.
They were joined by Daniels, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Jared Goff, and Jalen Hurts. Honorary mentions were given to Sam Darnold and Matthew Stafford. They must have forgotten about Prescott! Considering how his season has gone so far, most people would probably agree. To make matters worse, after his All-Pro season in 2023, the Cowboys recently offered him a costly new contract.
The Dallas starter still has a ways to go before he is regarded as one of the NFL’s best throwing threats this season. In an attempt to make it to the postseason for the fourth time in a row, he has ten more regular season games left to play. Below is the complete exchange between Parsons and Diggs: