Dak Prescott’s Comeback Season Was More Than Just a Recovery - It Was a Statement
When you hear the words “hamstring torn off the bone,” you don’t usually think “career year” is coming next. But that’s exactly what Dak Prescott delivered in 2025 - a season that not only reestablished him as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, but also landed him among the league’s elite in more ways than one.
Let’s rewind for a second. Week 9 of the 2024 season, Cowboys vs.
Falcons - a game that ended in more than just a loss for Dallas. Prescott suffered a brutal hamstring injury, the kind that derails seasons and sometimes careers.
His year was done. The questions started swirling: Would he come back the same?
Could he still lead this team at the highest level?
Fast forward to the end of the 2025 season, and the answer is a resounding yes.
A Season Worth Remembering
The Cowboys may have finished 7-9-1, but don’t let the record fool you - Prescott played some of the best football of his career. He threw for 4,552 yards, 30 touchdowns, and just 11 interceptions, earning his fourth Pro Bowl selection in the process. That’s not just a bounce-back - that’s a quarterback operating at an elite level, especially considering the physical and mental hurdles he had to clear just to get back on the field.
Prescott’s performance didn’t go unnoticed. He’s now a finalist for the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year, joining a group that includes Trevor Lawrence, Christian McCaffrey, Stefon Diggs, and Aidan Hutchinson. It’s a loaded field, but Dak’s case is as strong as anyone’s - not just because of the numbers, but because of the context behind them.
Earning Respect at Every Level
Beyond the official recognition, there’s also the matter of league-wide respect - and Prescott’s getting that, too. NFL.com recently ranked all 32 starting quarterbacks from the 2025 season, and Prescott came in at No. 5 overall.
The only quarterbacks ahead of him? Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, Matthew Stafford, and Drake Maye.
That’s pretty elite company.
The evaluation noted that Prescott was “excellent” for most of the season, with only three games (Weeks 3, 8, and 14) where he noticeably struggled. But the bigger takeaway was this: even in a season where the Cowboys didn’t make the playoffs, Prescott's individual performance was undeniable. He played with poise, precision, and a level of command that reminded everyone why he’s still one of the most respected leaders in the game.
Looking Ahead: Prescott at the Core of Dallas’ Future
Now, as the Cowboys turn their eyes toward the 2026 season, there’s plenty of optimism - and a lot of it starts with Dak. He’s healthy.
He’s confident. And he’s got a growing arsenal of weapons around him, including CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, who both bring serious firepower to the offense.
If Prescott can replicate - or even come close to - his 2025 form, Dallas won’t just be a team to watch. They’ll be a team to fear.
Because this version of Dak Prescott isn’t just a comeback story. He’s a quarterback who fought through adversity, silenced the doubters, and reminded everyone that greatness doesn’t always follow a straight path.
Sometimes, it comes after a fall. And when it does, it’s even more impressive.
Prescott’s 2025 season wasn’t just about returning. It was about rising - and he’s not done yet.