Cowboys Announce Dak Prescott News Amid NFL Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Dec 21, 2025 8:23 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys are eliminated from the playoffs.

Heading into Week 16, the Cowboys needed to win their final three games and also needed some big-time aid from the Ohgiladelphai Eagles.

The Eagles would have needed to lose their three final games, but Philadelphia's win over the Washington Commanders officially eliminated Dallas.

While the Cowboys are eliminated from the playoffs and suffered a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16, there's plenty to celebrate.

Before facing the Chargers in Week 16, the Cowboys announced Dak Prescott as the winner of the Bob Lilly Award, voted on by fans. Prescott accepted the award before losing to the Chargers, 34-17.

"Dak Prescott named the winner of the Bob Lilly Award as voted on by fans. His fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, accepted the award pregame."

Dak Prescott named the winner of the Bob Lilly Award as voted on by fans. His fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, accepted the award pregame. pic.twitter.com/nvXnUH0ytV
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) December 21, 2025

The Bob Lilly Award is an annual honor in the Dallas Cowboys facility, representing a player who embodies excellenve, sportsmanship, dedication and leadership. It honors Bob Lilly, a defensive tackle and first-ever draft pick for the Cowboys.

It also displays the "qualitities of a Hall of Famer" and potential inductee of the teams Ring of Honor.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

In the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Dak Prescott posted two touchdowns and 244 yards, completing 21-of-30 pass attempts.

Prescott and the Cowboys will now finish the season with two games against the Washington Commanders and the New York Giants, looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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