Following the Dallas Cowboys’ impressive 33-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dak Prescott faced a chorus of enthusiastic fans chanting “MVP! MVP! MVP!” from the club areas at AT&T Stadium. Despite his stellar performance, where Prescott threw for 217 yards on 24-of-39 passing, registering two touchdowns and no interceptions, the quarterback remained self-critical, expressing that his display was only “solid enough to get the win.”
“I’m my biggest critic,” Prescott stated at the post-game podium. “Obviously, it was not my best game. … Did enough to win, but I always want to do better.” Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, while acknowledging Prescott’s excellence against Philadelphia, echoed a forgiving sentiment, emphasizing the quarterback’s capability to thrive in playoff-like situations.
Prescott, who holds a 2-4 record in the postseason, faces persistent questions about his ability to secure big wins in the playoffs. However, his recent performance surge suggests a remarkable stretch, with 23 touchdown passes and only two interceptions in his last eight games. In the past six weeks, Prescott’s MVP odds have skyrocketed from 60-to-1 to a league-best +175, as per ESPN BET.
Jones voiced his appreciation for Prescott’s significance to the team, irrespective of individual awards. “He’s got that kind of appreciation from, I think, everybody in this organization,” Jones said. Prescott currently leads the NFL with 28 touchdown passes, showcasing a marked improvement in ball security compared to the previous season.
Despite a setback that led to the Eagles’ lone touchdown, Prescott rebounded, orchestrating three field goal drives and completing nine of 12 passes for 109 yards. Fueled by high personal standards, Prescott acknowledged the disappointment of the sack fumble but expressed his commitment to continuous improvement and preparation.
With the Cowboys leading the NFC East at 10-3, Prescott eyes not the MVP award but a more coveted prize – a Super Bowl victory. The Cowboys, currently holding a tiebreaker edge over the Eagles, face a challenging road ahead with three of their final four games on the road.
Jones remains confident in Prescott’s ability to lead the team, drawing parallels to Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, who secured the MVP in 1993 on the way to a consecutive Super Bowl win. For Prescott, the MVP is secondary; the ultimate goal is a Super Bowl championship, a dream he and Jones share. “Dak is a player who is qualified in every way to have a Super Bowl in his career,” Jones affirmed.
