Cowboys’ Dak Prescott, a year after throwing NFL’s most picks, can be first Dallas QB to hit this pass TD mark

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott became the NFL’s punching bag following a 2022 season in which he co-led the league in interceptions with 15 alongside Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills. Prescott also stood as the first player to lead or co-lead the league in interceptions despite missing five or more games, after missing five with a thumb injury on his throwing hand.

Fast forward to 16 games into the 2023 season, and Prescott is on the verge of making history with positive vibes as he enters the final week of the regular season with +1600 odds to win NFL MVP, the second-best in the league behind Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Prescott earned that favor by leading the NFL in passing touchdowns with 32 entering entering Week 18 while only tossing eight interceptions, a stark contrast to his 23 touchdown passes to 15 interceptions in 2022. 

“At that time last year, I knew this is who I am, just as I talked about then,” Prescott said. “Some things were tough, balls weren’t going exactly the way I wanted to, some crazy bounces here and there, and some tight throws that weren’t working in my favor. And then your occasional bad interception, which is still happening this year. For me, it’s just about staying true to myself, keep working and not allowing other people’s opinion, critics really, affect my game or the way that I approach this.”

DAK PRESCOTT 2023 SEASON STATS 
NFL RANK

Comp Pct

68.4%

4th

Pass Yards/Att

7.6

5th

Pass YPG264.85thPass TD321st

TD-INT

32-8

2nd

Passer Rating 

104.2

2nd

EPA/Play

0.16

2nd

His 1.4% interception rate is the third-lowest in the league this season, trailing two passers who have missed games with injuries in Texans rookie C.J. Stroud (1.1%) and the Steelers’ Kenny Pickett (1.2%). Besides 2017, when Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott served a six-game suspension, and last season when fighting through the thumb injury, Prescott has posted…

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Author : Garrett Podell

Publish date : 2024-01-05 18:36:07

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