Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Off To a Tremendous Start In 2025

Let’s be real, a 1-2-1 start isn’t exactly what Jerry Jones had in mind when he made Prescott the highest-paid player in NFL history last offseason. That $240 million contract comes with a mountain of expectations, and so far, the returns have been… well, meh. The tie against Green Bay was a statistical fireworks show for Prescott—319 yards and three touchdowns—but it ended in the most unsatisfying way possible: a handshake. No win, no loss, just a collective shrug from everyone involved.

Now, with the struggling New York Jets and Carolina Panthers on the horizon, Prescott sees an opportunity. He’s not just looking for wins; he’s looking for an identity. “I think these two coming up, we should know exactly who we are after that,” Prescott said to ESPN’s Todd Archer. “We should know exactly what we’re capable of. We should know our strengths. We should know our weaknesses.”

It sounds good, right? It is the kind of quote you plaster on a locker room wall. But the Jets, despite their 0-4 record, aren’t just rolling over for opponents. They’ve been scrappy, losing three of their games by a single score. This isn’t a guaranteed “W”. It’s a potential trap game for a Cowboys team that has looked anything but dominant.

Prescott’s High Stakes Gamble

Prescott believes his current swagger comes from a deep understanding of the game plan, a synergy between his experience and his film study. “I’m for sure (playing) as confident as I’ve ever been,” he said. This isn’t just talk; it’s a challenge to himself and his team. He’s putting his reputation on the line, essentially promising that the Cowboys are about to figure things out.

The pressure is immense. This two-game stretch against teams with a combined 1-7 record is more than just a soft spot in the schedule. For Prescott, it is a referendum on his leadership and the team’s potential. If they stumble, the whispers will turn into roars. If they dominate, it could be the spark that ignites their season.

So, as the Cowboys head to New York, all eyes are on number 4. Is this the week Prescott backs up his bold words and puts the league on notice? Or will the Cowboys find themselves in another nail-biter against a team they should handle easily? For a franchise that lives in the spotlight, the next two weeks will reveal whether they’re true contenders or just a team with a high-priced quarterback and a roster full of questions. Buckle up, because it’s about to get interesting.