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Dak Prescott continues to campaign to play in Week 18.
The difference between 7-9-1 and 8-8-1 may seem insignificant to those outside the Dallas Cowboys‘ facility, but it means something to quarterback Dak Prescott. Although the team’s season finale at the New York Giants next weekend won’t have any playoff implications, Prescott is determined to play and win.
Prescott led the Cowboys to a 30-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Thursday, but he will feel the remnants of that victory for a few days. Prescott was hit 11 times, and he was brought down for six sacks.
That being the case, the Cowboys may be inclined to protect their franchise quarterback next week. Prescott understands that perspective, but he wants the opportunity to close out the season with a win.
“I love this game,” Prescott said. “I love any opportunity I get to play it. That being said, if I get to go out there, I’m gonna give my best. I’m gonna prepare the same way. I’m gonna be the same player that you guys know. I understand the reasons why maybe not. If I’m approached with that, I’ll handle that then.”
Prescott said there’s a “big difference” between finishing 8-8-1 and 7-9-1. The Cowboys quarterback said that, in a fully healthy season, he’s never finished below .500 and wants to keep that streak alive.
“A lot of pride,” Prescott said. “I think that’s another reason to play at this point. I want to play. And in a season of being healthy, I’ve never had in all of my career life or career, a season under .500. That tie is going to come into play really well. It’s a huge difference. It’s just pride. It’s pride, honestly.”
Jerry Jones’ words for the Cowboys defense after lackluster performance in 2025.
Don’t let the joy of the Dallas Cowboys’ 30-23 Christmas Day victory against the Washington Commanders the blunt realities of a disappointing 2025 season and the reasons for their lack of success.
Owner Jerry Jones certainly is not.
The Cowboys defense remains a mess and it’s seemingly only a matter of time before the team makes a move on defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, whose unit is not only one of the worst in the NFL but one of the worst in franchise history.
It has proven to be the downfall of a 6-8-1 record heading into next Sunday’s season final against New York Giants.
Jones is not pleased with the performance of the Cowboys defense in terms of play or the scheme employed by Eberflus.
“No. no at at all. We got a lot of work to...
