The Dallas Cowboys dismantled the New York Jets 37-22 on Sunday, and Dak Prescott looked every bit like the elite quarterback this franchise has been banking on. He carved up New York’s defense for 237 yards and four touchdowns, orchestrating the offense with a confidence that made everything look effortless.
When Prescott is locked in like that, the Cowboys become a different animal. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer has stood firmly behind his quarterback all along, and the postgame talk only reinforced why Dallas feels so confident about their signal-caller moving forward.
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The MVP conversation started heating up almost immediately after the final whistle. Analysts pointed to Prescott’s early-season efficiency and his ability to keep the offense humming despite missing a few familiar weapons.
Brian Schottenheimer summed it up best, saying the Cowboys feel “spoiled” to have Prescott leading their huddle.
“We’re spoiled. I think he’s one of the best players in the league, and he’s certainly one of the best teammates and leaders I’ve ever been around,” Schottenheimer said. “The guys believe in him. He’s playing with a ton of confidence right now, and that’s why you can do some of the things that we do.”
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer on Dak Prescott: “I think we’re spoiled. I think he’s one of the best players in the league. He’s playing with a ton of confidence.” pic.twitter.com/wNZXVZUbcv
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 5, 2025
The numbers back up the hype surrounding Prescott right now. Through four games, he ranks second in the NFL with 1,136 passing yards while throwing 10 touchdowns against three interceptions.
His 76.2% completion rate and 95.4 passer rating tell the story of a quarterback operating at a high level. Toss in 50 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground, and you can understand why Cowboys fans are starting to whisper about MVP possibilities.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) on the field during warm ups prior to a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
But this is Dallas, where expectations shift faster than game plans. What gets praised one week can turn into scrutiny the next if things go sideways. Schottenheimer spent the offseason building a staff designed to maximize Prescott’s talents, and Sunday’s game showed that plan working exactly as intended.
The talent has never been questioned. Now it comes down to staying consistent week after week. If Prescott keeps playing like this, the Cowboys might finally understand just how spoiled they really are.
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