Inside The Star
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has long been a steady performer when the national spotlight shines brightest.
With a 5-2 career record on Monday Night Football, Prescott has shown a knack for delivering when the stage is big, and the lights are bright.
Next Monday night, he’ll have another chance to add to that record when the Cowboys take on the Las Vegas Raiders, his first time ever playing in back-to-back Monday night games.
After a disappointing loss to the Arizona Cardinals last week, Prescott and the Cowboys are eager to get back on track.
History suggests that Dak performs well when the pressure is on.
Here’s a look back at three of Prescott’s best Monday night performances and how each shaped a part of his journey as Dallas’ leader.
September 27, 2021; 41-21 victory
Few performances captured Dak Prescott’s poise and command quite like this one.
It was his first home game back at AT&T Stadium after suffering a devastating ankle injury the previous season, and he delivered a near-flawless performance.
Prescott completed 21 of 26 passes for 238 yards and three touchdowns, efficiently carving up an Eagles defense that had no answers for Dallas’ balance on offense.
TE Dalton Schultz emerged as the top target, catching six passes for 80 yards and two touchdowns, marking one of his best games as a Cowboy.
The 41-21 win wasn’t just another victory; it was a statement.
It proved Prescott was back to form, and that Dallas’ offense could still dominate with its quarterback at full health.
November 4, 2019; 37-18 victory
Prescott’s 2019 primetime outing against the division rival Giants was another example of how he thrives under pressure.
On a cold night at MetLife Stadium, Dak turned in an impressive performance to keep the Cowboys rolling in their playoff push.
He completed 22 of 35 passes for 257 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, leading Dallas to a 37-18 victory.
His favorite target that night was Amari Cooper, who totaled 80 yards and a touchdown, including a highlight-reel 45-yard catch-and-run that sealed the game late in the fourth quarter.
This was the kind of game that showed Prescott’s growing chemistry with Cooper and his ability to take command of the offense in hostile environments.
November 5, 2018; 28-14 loss
Although the final score didn’t go Dallas’ way, this Monday night matchup against the Titans marked a significant turning point for both Prescott and the Cowboys’ season.
Prescott finished 21 of 31 for 243 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while newly acquired receiver Amari Cooper, making his Cowboys debut, caught five passes for 58 yards and a touchdown.
The connection between the two was immediate, and even in defeat, it was clear something special was forming.
The loss dropped the Cowboys to 3-5, but what followed was a turnaround that led to a playoff berth.
That night effectively kickstarted a new chapter for Prescott’s offense, one defined...
