Dak Prescott challenges the locker room and carries the pressure

Dak Prescott is throwing better than ever, and he’s speaking more clearly than ever. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback regained top physical form after shedding 50 pounds in the offseason. The results are showing: a statistically solid season. But beyond the numbers, what stands out is his mindset. Prescott wants the locker room to match his level of commitment. He’s not settling for less.

According to Essentially Sports, Dak Prescott has completed 185 of 259 passes (71.4%) for 1,881 yards, 16 touchdowns, and just three interceptions over seven games. He’s also added 56 rushing yards and one rushing score. His production has been consistent, but the challenge is to maintain that level through a tough stretch of games. Between Weeks 12 and 16, the Cowboys will face five playoff-caliber teams, including the Eagles and Lions.

Pressure answered with work

“The sky’s the limit,” Dak Prescott said about his offense. But he also made it clear that talent alone isn’t enough. “It’s not about pressure—it’s about how we work and the kind of players we have.” The message is direct: if the Cowboys want to go far, everyone needs to raise their game.

The return of CeeDee Lamb plays a big role in this story. He’s a key boost for the Cowboys and for Dak Prescott. The receiver lit up the Commanders with a 74-yard touchdown and totaled 110 yards on five catches. George Pickens, meanwhile, has been a revelation. He’s posted 607 yards and six touchdowns in seven games. Team owner Jerry Jones even acknowledged that Pickens could be in line for a contract extension soon.

7️⃣4️⃣-yard CeeDee TD 📸#WASvsDAL | @SherwinWilliams pic.twitter.com/TtDBvKkPNA

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) October 20, 2025

Everyone on alert

The defense stepped up after the loss to Carolina. DaRon Bland made the play of the game with a 68-yard pick-six, while Kenneth Murray Jr. and Shemar James each recorded nine tackles and a sack. On the ground, Javonte Williams ran for 116 yards and a touchdown, anchoring an offense that’s been lethal at home—scoring over 40 points in every home game.

But on the road, it’s a different story. The Cowboys have dropped three of four away games and haven’t hit the 40-point mark once. Dak Prescott knows it, and that’s why he’s demanding more. Because while the talent is there, the recent history weighs heavy: Dallas hasn’t played in a Super Bowl in three decades.

With good health and sharp focus, Dak Prescott believes this group can be one of the best. And if the locker room answers his call, the Cowboys might finally stop being a promise—and start being a reality.