Dak Prescott’s Cowboys Are Heating Up - And No One in the NFC Wants to Face Them Right Now
Don’t look now, but the Dallas Cowboys are starting to look like the NFC’s biggest problem - and not just for the teams ahead of them in the standings. Riding a three-game win streak and armed with a defense that’s finally catching up to its potential, Dallas is heading into December with serious momentum and a growing sense of belief.
And after back-to-back wins over last season’s Super Bowl participants - the Eagles and the Chiefs - it’s safe to say the Cowboys aren’t just surviving. They’re thriving.
At 6-5-1, the record might not jump off the page. But the eye test?
That’s a different story. This team is clicking, and the rest of the NFC is starting to take notice.
A Defense Reborn
Early in the season, Dallas’ defense was the weak link. Missed assignments, inconsistent pressure, and a lack of impact plays kept them from matching the output of an offense that was doing enough to win. But that’s changed - dramatically.
They’ve made key personnel moves, shored up their depth, and it’s showing on the field. This unit isn’t just holding its own anymore; it’s dictating terms. The pass rush is getting home, the secondary is making plays, and the confidence is unmistakable.
Former Steelers corner and two-time Super Bowl champ Bryant McFadden summed it up best: “If I had to rank the teams in the hunt right now, I start with the Cowboys as potentially the scariest team. Their defense has gone from liability to strength - and when you combine that with what they already had on offense, you don’t want to see this team in January.”
Statement Wins - and a Statement Quarterback
The Cowboys didn’t just beat the Eagles and Chiefs - they outplayed them. And Dak Prescott?
He outdueled Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes in back-to-back weeks. That’s not just impressive - that’s elite company, and Dak looked every bit the part.
The numbers are one thing, but it’s the command, the poise, the decision-making - all of it has elevated during this stretch. Prescott’s playing with a quiet confidence and a sharpness that’s reminiscent of his best football. He’s making throws into tight windows, extending plays when he needs to, and leading with authority.
“Name me another quarterback playing better than Dak Prescott right now,” McFadden challenged. “Jared Goff?
He’s solid, but Dak is him. It’s him.”
That’s not just hype. That’s what happens when your quarterback outperforms two of the league’s most decorated signal-callers in consecutive weeks - and does it with the season on the line.
A Team Ready to Crash the Party
What’s most dangerous about Dallas right now isn’t just their talent - it’s their timing. This is the point in the season when contenders start separating themselves, and the Cowboys are doing just that. They’re not just beating good teams - they’re imposing their will, on both sides of the ball.
And they’re doing it with swagger.
“This is a team,” McFadden said, “that if they mess around and get into the playoffs, they’re coming into your house, and they’re moving furniture. Knocking over your coffee table, tossing the magazines, and saying, ‘We’re having a party.’”
That might sound like bravado, but it’s rooted in what we’ve seen the last few weeks. This Cowboys team has found its rhythm - and its edge.
All Eyes on Detroit
Next up: a Thursday night showdown in Detroit against a Lions team that’s been one of the NFC’s feel-good stories this season. But this isn’t just another game.
It’s a litmus test for both teams - and a chance for Dallas to keep proving they’re more than just a hot team. They’re a real threat.
If the Cowboys keep rolling, they won’t just be the wild card no one wants to host - they’ll be the team that no one wants to see, period.
And right now, that might be the most dangerous thing in the NFC.