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Narrative surrounding Dak Prescott is changing dramatically

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Matt Galatzan | Last updated Oct 6, 2025 3:43 PM ET

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been one of the most divisive quarterbacks in the NFL in recent memory.

On one side, Prescott is seen as overrated and a reason for the Cowboys consistently coming up short when it matters most. On the other hand, he is seen as a player who has made lemonade out of lemons and pulled the Cowboys up to levels they otherwise wouldn't have been.

Whichever side you fall on, one thing is clear - he is having one of his best seasons ever under center for Dallas, and that continued vs. the New York Jets on Sunday.

In fact, the national narrative surrounding Prescott has begun to shift as well, with some pundits - most recently FOX Sports' Colin Cowherd - making the case for Prescott being an MVP candidate despite Dallas being 2-2-1 on the year.

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"(Prescott) was a little overrated. Now, Dak, this Dak is not getting enough credit," Cowherd said. "They don't have a number one receiver currently, the offensive line is still in a rebuild mode, running game is okay, the staff, fine. Defense last in the league. Dak Prescott, Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield... It's like they've hit the 10,000-hour rule. They're all smart guys, but they have reached another level of football IQ, and Dak has gone from a little overrated to now underappreciated. If I had an MVP vote today, I would probably vote Baker Mayfield No. 1 and Dak No. 2.

"I would give Baker it because he's won more games and he's won them late. But also, Baker Mayfield has the better General Manager, the better rookie receiver. I think the overall roster in Tampa is much better than the Cowboys' roster. But this right now, what you're seeing Dak Prescott do, this is the best Dak you've ever seen."

Its hard to argue against Cowherd either. Especially when you consider the fact that Prescott has been excellent for the last two games without his No. 1 wideout in CeeDee Lamb, and the majority of his starting offensive line.

Not to mention, he also has the Cowboys a couple of Lamb drops vs. the Eagles and a defensive stop vs. the Packers in overtime away from being 4-1.