Dak Prescott, meanwhile, is set to be the all-time leader in passing yards for his Dallas Cowboys. This milestone serves as a reminder of his incredible impact on the court since entering the league. He ranks second in attempts as well as completions. He ranks third all-time in wins and is quickly approaching the all-time marks for touchdown passes and total yardage. The 2023 season has completely changed the narrative around Prescott. He is currently on pace to eclipse the records owned by Cowboys icons Troy Aikman and Tony Romo.
By the time this season rolled around, Prescott had fully carved out his legend of a pro. His lofty completion percentage of 67.1% was the highest in the franchise’s history. With 34,024 yards thus far, he needs only 159 more to pass Romo’s career total of 34,183 career yards. If so, he’s doing it on his legacy with some pretty darn good momentum. With 3,033 completions he has passed Aikman and etched himself into the team’s history.
Milestones Within Reach
Interestingly enough, Dak Prescott’s rise through the Cowboys’ record books is particularly impressive and relevant as this year he pursues the team’s passing yards record. With only 160 yards needed to claim the top spot, Prescott has expressed gratitude for reaching such a pivotal moment in his career.
“I’m humbled. Thankful to be healthy and to be in this position to do it,” – Dak Prescott
Beyond this accomplishment, Prescott now ranks second in franchise history for touchdown passes (247), only behind Tony Romo. His leadership has led to a Hall of Fame record of 80 wins and he is third behind Aikman and Roger Staubach for most wins for a Cowboys QB.
In a more team-first way, coach Brian Schottenheimer pointed out the importance of Prescott’s achievements.
“It’s not his name individually in the record books. It’s his name collectively with this group of young men, his teammates, his brothers, doing something much, much better than just having individual accolades,” – Coach Brian Schottenheimer
While Schottenheimer said those milestones were achievable through execution, if they follow the game plan, Prescott will clearly hit these marks.
Team Culture and Leadership
The culture within the Cowboys’ locker room plays a pivotal role in shaping Prescott’s success. The mentality of players such as DeMarvion Overshown is inspired by greats such as Marshawn Lynch. They determine what goes in their head and what comes out on the field.
“We might have his shirt on us, but he’s here. He’s here. The way that we attack and practice, we wake up with that, like, all right, this is what Marshawn would be doing,” – DeMarvion Overshown
This feeling comes to show how much a team environment helps to cultivate individuals, creating an incentivizing force that allows players to maximize their potential. Schottenheimer addressed Prescott’s willingness to ignore his own numbers in pursuit of team objectives.
“He’s obviously not walking around talking to me about it because his focus is this football team,” – Coach Brian Schottenheimer
Preparing for Challenges Ahead
The Cowboys now turn their focus to a pivotal Thanksgiving Day showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders. Special teams coach Nick Sorensen lauded the luck his unit enjoyed in their last outing. He talked about the new tactics on set pieces that teams have been using these days.
Sorensen explained that even though they address these situations in preconstruction meetings and sidewalk walkthroughs, there are still surprises. Their flexibility, tactically and strategically, has been central to their success in the battle for wins.
On the field and off, Prescott has taken the reins of his Cowboys. Now his rapid ascent to becoming the franchise’s all-time passing leader has fans and teammates alike dreaming big.
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