Dak Prescott isn’t one to dwell on missed chances - at least not publicly. As the Cowboys head into the final stretch of the 2025 NFL season, the veteran quarterback is keeping his focus forward, not back. And that mindset might be exactly what Dallas needs right now.
In his 10th season - all in a Cowboys uniform - Prescott has bounced back in a big way. After an injury-plagued 2024 campaign, he’s reestablished himself as one of the league’s top passers.
The numbers back it up, but more than that, the command he’s shown on the field has been evident. This version of Dak is poised, efficient, and playing with the kind of confidence that only comes from experience.
But while Prescott has been lighting it up, the Cowboys as a whole have been a mixed bag. The offense has taken a step forward - a noticeable one - but the defense hasn’t held up its end of the bargain.
Costly breakdowns on that side of the ball have led to some frustrating losses. And even the offense, for all its improvements, has had moments where it couldn’t quite finish the job.
Prescott addressed the team’s rollercoaster season in a recent media session, reflecting on the ups and downs without getting bogged down in regret. He acknowledged that, yes, there were games they let slip away. But he also pointed out that adversity has a way of shaping a team - and maybe even fueling the turnaround they’ve seen since the bye week.
“You know, I could deep dive into this, and I won’t,” Prescott said. “But to tell you (the answer) is no, because as much as you hate it, I can call two or three games: Do we make the changes and do what we do in the bye week to even have the team that we have now?
Probably not. So, everything happens for a reason.
I know I say that all the time. I’m just thankful for where I’m at and the opportunity I have to get into the playoffs still, if there is one.”
That quote says a lot about where Prescott is mentally. He’s not ignoring the struggles - he’s just not letting them define the season.
And with the Cowboys still in the playoff hunt, that perspective could be crucial. At 6-6-1, Dallas sits second in the NFC East, trailing the Eagles but ahead of the Giants and Commanders.
In the broader NFC picture, they’re 10th - still within striking distance, but with little room for error.
Prescott’s individual performance has been nothing short of elite. Through 13 games, he’s completed 334 passes for 3,637 yards and 26 touchdowns against 10 interceptions.
He’s also added 138 rushing yards and two scores on the ground. That kind of production has him firmly in the All-Pro conversation - and it’s kept the Cowboys’ postseason hopes alive.
The next test? A home matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, set for Dec. 14 at 8:20 p.m.
ET. It’s a game that carries major playoff implications for both teams.
For Dallas, it’s a chance to prove that the midseason adjustments Prescott referenced weren’t just talk - they were the beginning of a turnaround.
There’s still work to be done. But with Prescott playing at this level and the team showing signs of resilience, the Cowboys aren’t out of the fight yet.