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Prescott received MVP chants in a visitors stadium after playing a clean game and throwing four touchdowns in a win.
Prescott credited both Williams and the offensive line for the success. “He’s a hell of a player…” he said of Williams, “always is going to get positive yards. There’s been numbers of plays now where it should have been a negative play… He’s so strong, shakes a defender off of him, still gets a first down.”
Four linemen started in place of injured starters, a situation Prescott said few teams could handle. “There’s not many teams in the league that can put four guys who don’t start into the game and feel confident about going into and winning a game, especially on the road,” he said.
Building chemistry with Jake Ferguson
Tight end Jake Ferguson continued his strong start to the season, catching two touchdown passes and showing a rekindling chemistry with his quarterback. Prescott said their connection is built through constant communication and shared film study. “It’s always growing,” he said. “We missed that first third down… hadn’t got that look again, but I guarantee when we get it again, we score on it.”
He credited Ferguson’s physical style and consistency for making their communication and connection easy. “Jake’s just doing a hell of a job of getting open, playing nasty, just doing everything that you want in a tight end.”
Credit for Klayton Adams and the offensive staff
Prescott also highlighted offensive coordinator Klayton Adams and his staff for the team’s improved execution and edge. “Everywhere,” Prescott said when asked where Adams has helped the most. “Clayton brings a sense of intensity and focus and grit to our offense that you really can’t quantify.”
He said Adams’ attention to detail and collaboration with the rest of the staff has elevated the entire offense. “He’s a great offensive coordinator. It’s a great mix between him, Schotty, and the rest of those guys… we’ve got a great staff that, being in this a long time, I’m thankful for.”
The Cowboys not letting injuries or penalties get in the way of beating a bad Jets team was an important step in the right direction.
Injuries
In previous seasons, the Cowboys’ offensive rhythm could be completely undone by the absence of just one key lineman, most notably at left tackle.
Losing the blindside protector has often meant disaster for Dak Prescott and the passing game. We all remember Adrian Clayborn.
On Sunday, though, Dallas faced a far greater challenge than that.
They weren’t just without LT Tyler Guyton; they were also missing LG Tyler Smith, C Cooper Beebe, RG Tyler...
