Dak Prescott

NFL player. Position: QB. Team: DAL.

Quick Facts

Position: QB
Team: DAL (Dallas Cowboys)
Bye week (2026): 14
FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 86

2026 Outlook

Prescott remains in his prime at 31, coming off a strong 2025 season (4,552 yards, #3 in the NFL). The Cowboys' offense should continue humming despite defensive struggles. Prescott is 14-1 against the Giants in his career and performs well in division play. Dallas still has elite receiving weapons and a top-5 scoring offense (per Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer makes $3.8M sale), putting Prescott in position for a strong 2026.

May 26 update: Prescott's Year 2 under Schottenheimer shows specific improvement opportunities. Prescott threw 10 interceptions in 17 games (tied 11th), and the offense finished tied for 3rd-worst turnover differential — correcting this should boost consistency. Red zone efficiency at 56.92% (16th in league) lags the Eagles' 70.21%, presenting upgrade room. Prescott's accuracy on seam routes and vertical throws remains elite but should be leveraged more in 2026 (per 5 ways the Cowboys' offense can improve in 2026).

May 29 update: The Cowboys' elite offense (2nd in total yards, 7th in scoring) benefits from full continuity with breakout performers like Pickens and Williams returning alongside Lamb. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker's defensive overhaul could provide more balanced game scripts for Prescott in 2026, potentially reducing negative game flow and helping him maximize his efficiency. (per Cowboys fans will be praying this 'dream 2026 scenario' comes true)

Role / Depth Chart

Starting QB. Prescott is the cornerstone of the Dallas offense.

Injury Status

(filled in by ingest — current status, recovery timeline if applicable)

Recent News

2026-05-28 — Eagles 2026 schedule: Game-by-game predictions for Philadelphia (Eagles 2026 schedule: Game-by-game predictions for Philadelphia)
2026-05-15 — Bold Predictions for Every Outcome of Colts' Crucial 2026 Campaign (Bold Predictions for Every Outcome of Colts' Crucial 2026 Campaign)
2026-05-29 — Cowboys fans will be praying this 'dream 2026 scenario' comes true (Cowboys fans will be praying this 'dream 2026 scenario' comes true)
2026-05-14 — 49ers release full 2026 schedule. Here’s an instant analysis of each week’s game (49ers release full 2026 schedule. Here’s an instant analysis of each week’s game)
2026-05-28 — Cowboys offseason reset: Will an improved defense get Dallas over the hump? (Cowboys offseason reset: Will an improved defense get Dallas over the hump?)
2026-05-28 — 2026 Schedule: Breaking down the Giants' changes, concerns and more - Dallas Cowboys (2026 Schedule: Breaking down the Giants' changes, concerns and more - Dallas Cowboys)
2026-05-26 — Why the Dallas Cowboys will exceed win expectations in 2026 NFL season, including the... (Why the Dallas Cowboys will exceed win expectations in 2026 NFL season, including the...)
2026-05-28 — SI's 2026 Ranking of the NFL’s Coach-QB Duos (SI's 2026 Ranking of the NFL’s Coach-QB Duos)
2026-05-28 — 2026 NFL offseason: NFC teams' best and worst deals, picks (2026 NFL offseason: NFC teams' best and worst deals, picks)
2026-05-28 — Highest-paid players at every NFL position: A look at who is cashing the biggest check... (Highest-paid players at every NFL position: A look at who is cashing the biggest check...)

Open Questions

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Sources

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