As the Dallas Cowboys prepare to take the field on Christmas Day against the Washington Commanders, the stakes aren’t playoff positioning or postseason dreams - those hopes have all but faded. Instead, this matchup is about pride, player evaluation, and setting the tone for what comes next in Dallas.
At 6-8-1, the Cowboys find themselves in a tough spot. The record tells the story - a season that started with promise has unraveled into a campaign defined by inconsistency and missed opportunities.
But while the team’s playoff aspirations have all but slipped away, the focus now shifts to the pieces that could shape the future. And at the center of it all, as always, is Dak Prescott.
Prescott’s Year: A Personal and Professional High Note
Despite the team’s struggles, Prescott turned in one of the most efficient and productive seasons of his career. He finished second in the league in passing yards with 4,175 and ranked second in QBR at 73.1 - a testament to both his decision-making and command of the offense. His 28 touchdown passes were good for third in the league, and he completed a sharp 68.5% of his throws.
In a year where the Cowboys couldn’t seem to find their rhythm as a team, Prescott remained a steady force under center. He was poised, accurate, and resilient - the kind of quarterback who gives you a chance every Sunday, even when the odds are stacked.
But 2025 wasn’t just about football for Prescott. Off the field, it’s been a year of major life milestones and growing roots. His relationship with fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos has blossomed into a young family that now includes two daughters - Margaret Jane (MJ), born in early 2024, and Aurora Rayne, who arrived in May 2025.
A Holiday Season Grounded in Gratitude
This Christmas, the Prescotts are celebrating more than just the holiday. Ramos shared a heartfelt Instagram post featuring the family - a quiet but powerful reminder of what matters most off the field.
“All I ever want for Christmas ❤️ Thank you Jesus!” she wrote, alongside photos of the couple and their daughters.
Prescott has been open about how fatherhood has shifted his perspective. “I’m blessed to have the opportunity to raise two girls alongside my fiancée, to have a beautiful family, a healthy family,” he said earlier this year. “For me, it’s just about being grateful and not taking a moment for granted when I’m with them.”
That gratitude has been a consistent theme throughout the season - one that’s extended from the locker room to his life at home.
From Teammates to Life Partners
Prescott and Ramos made their engagement public in October 2024, a moment that was both personal and playful. Their daughter MJ played a starring role in the proposal, wearing a custom onesie that helped Dad pop the question.
“Mine Forever!!!! The Best Friend, Partner, Teammate, Mother, and Now Fiancé I could Ask or Pray for,” Prescott wrote in his announcement.
“Thank you God for this Blessing and Family! I Love you @sarahjane 4EVER!”
The couple shared news of their second pregnancy just a couple of months later, and by May 2025, their family of three became four.
For Ramos, the journey into parenthood has been transformative. “Parenting brings a new element to your relationship because it’s not about you two anymore - the priority is your child,” she said in a December 2024 interview. “It makes you understand your partner on such a deeper, emotional level, and it’s definitely brought us even closer.”
The two are set to tie the knot in spring 2026, capping off what has already been a whirlwind few years filled with growth, love, and life-changing moments.
Looking Ahead
While the Cowboys’ season may not have gone according to plan, Prescott’s year has been a reminder that success can’t always be measured by wins and losses. On the field, he’s played some of the best football of his career. Off the field, he’s stepped into fatherhood and partnership with the same poise and purpose that have defined his time in Dallas.
As the Cowboys face the Commanders on Christmas Day, the game might not have playoff implications, but it still matters. It’s a chance to see who’s ready to fight, who’s worth building around, and who’s already looking toward next season. And for Dak Prescott, it’s another opportunity to lead - not just as a quarterback, but as the face of a franchise still searching for its next chapter.