The Dallas Cowboys find themselves at 3-3 after six games, and quarterback Dak Prescott isn’t shying away from taking accountability. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Prescott offered a candid assessment of his 2024 season so far, calling his performance “average”—and he wasn’t happy about it.
“I’d say I’ve played average, and average isn’t good enough right now by any means. It’s never been good enough for me. I can’t say that I’ve been happy or excited after any of these games that I’ve played,” Prescott said, per The Athletic’s Jon Machota.
Despite his willingness to shoulder the blame, Prescott is far from the Cowboys’ only concern. His stats have dipped from last season’s highs: he’s completed 63.4% of passes this year, down from 69.5% in 2023. With six interceptions in as many games, he’s already approaching last season’s total of nine.
However, the issues are more than Prescott’s alone. The Cowboys’ receiving corps has been inconsistent, with some receivers struggling to execute routes, while the offensive line has had trouble providing reliable protection. Additionally, the running game has lacked impact, making Dallas’ offense one-dimensional at times.
Defensively, the Cowboys’ challenges are just as pressing. Heading into Week 8, they rank second-to-last in points allowed, 19th in pass defense, and 27th against the run—an underwhelming showing for a team that began the season with high expectations.
Prescott, however, remains determined to turn things around. “I can play better. For sure. And I expect to. Preparing to,” he stated, expressing a strong resolve to improve his own play and set a standard for the rest of the team.
With the season still in play, Prescott’s self-critique could mark a turning point for the Cowboys if they can rally as a unit. Now it’s up to the team to step up and meet the challenge alongside their quarterback.
