Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Says He’s Playing ‘As Confident As I’ve Ever Been’

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott told reporters Thursday that he’s playing “as confident as I’ve ever been” right now, per Jon Machota of The Athletic.

“(I’m seeing the game right now) just the way I want to see it. Just the experience paying off on top of the film study and my preparation. And then just the clear communication when a play is being not only called for but what that play is being designed for and how we feel like we can attack this or attack that.

“I think it’s just a result of me knowing all of that and putting it all together. I’m feeling good out there.” “I’m for sure (playing) as confident as I’ve ever been. Every year I’ve felt like I’ve gotten better and making strides in every part of my game. I know sometimes the numbers and things don’t always show that, but I think right now that they are.”

Prescott’s remarks dropped four days after he turned in a fantastic game against a Green Bay Packers team that had allowed just 41 points over their first three weeks. Prescott’s Cowboys nearly scored that much on their own en route to a 40-all tie. The 10-year veteran looked great even with No. 1 wide receiver CeeDee Lamb out due to a high ankle sprain, completing 31-of-40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for another score.

For the season, Prescott has completed 72.9 percent of his passes for 1,119 yards (279.8 per game), six touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for 22 yards and a score.

Dallas is off to a very good offensive start (fifth in points, six in yards per play). The issue, as expected after the team traded superstar pass-rusher Micah Parsons to the Packers last August, is the defense. For the year, the Cowboys have allowed the second-most points per game and second-most yards per play.

Overall, that’s led to an uneven 1-2-1 start, but Prescott’s play, confidence and the general high quality of the offense will at least keep Dallas in games.

The Cowboys now have a chance to move to .500 on Sunday when they visit the winless New York Jets.

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