Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s hot start to the rookie season came with a disadvantage later. He earned the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award in his early years. However, his success statistics declined in his second season. The player admitted it in front of the public. Reflecting on the situation, he said,
“I came in as a rookie and played so well that I almost didn’t get coached in the details of the position because I started off so hot.”
Dak Prescott when asked how much his game has evolved since the Cowboys’ 2017 game in Denver: “Every which way, honestly. I think that was my second season. I didn’t even have personalized training yet. I came in as a rookie and played so well that I was just telling the coaches,… pic.twitter.com/AQLHjqSpBo
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 23, 2025
Now, let’s see how his stats drop.
How Dak Prescott Bounced Back to MVP-Level Play Amid Early Career Struggles
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Oct 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks on prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
The absence of coaching may have affected Prescott later. In the 2017 season, the champion threw for 3,324 yards, followed by 13 interceptions. These stats were dropped from the previous season, to which Prescott himself reacted.
“Year 2 was tough, and that’s probably why it was a down year to me.”
Fast-forward to this season, and Prescott has shown an MVP-level performance. He managed 1881 yards in seven games with 16 scoring strikes. Also, Dallas brings the league’s best offense. He has 40 career games with three or more touchdowns, tying Tony Romo for the most in NFL history.
His stellar performance continued last Sunday when he helped lead the team to a stunning win against the Commanders. After which, Fix Broadcast shared a graph showing the quarterback’s dominance
Just as the quarterback shared his stance, many fans came in with their reaction.
A fansaid, “That’s my QB.”
Anothersaid, “One of the most honest answers I’ve ever heard from a football player.”
Onechimed, “Hasn’t beaten the Broncos yet, and I doubt the defense will be able to stop their offense.”
Anotherremarked, “This definitely explains the 2 playoff wins in 10 years as a starter.”
One fansaid, “That last loss against Denver pissed me off. Got lit up by Trevor Semien if I’m not mistaken.”
While things might have slowed down, legendary QB Dak Prescott still proves his mettle with his performances.