The Dallas Cowboys was officially eliminated from the postseason on Sunday following a 34-17 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers, leaving a “foreign feeling” in a locker room that has spent much of the last decade fighting to earn the number one spot in the league.
After blockbuster trades, defensive struggles, and a roster that feels like a puzzle with missing pieces, one constant factor remains undeniable: Dak Prescott. Now that the organization is about to undergo a reconstruction for 2026, Prescott has emerged not just as the franchise quarterback, but as the emotional anchor for a team searching for its identity. Despite the bad way their season has ended, Prescott’s performances still resonate.
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A key piece for the future projects
For only the third time in his long career, Prescott finds himself playing in games that will not translate into a January run.For now, they sit at a disappointing 6-7-1, a far cry from the Super Bowl ambitions they held in August.
However, Prescott broke another record last night, surpassing 4,000 yards in 2025 tying with franchise legend Tomy Romo. The Dallas Cowboys Public Relations announced it on social media like this:
He finished the game with two touchdowns and 244 yards, but even though he was secure and confident with the ball, his team failed to complement him and overall the Dallas Cowboys ended up struggling to find consistency on either end of the field.
Looking toward 2026
Now that we can almost say that the 2025 season is over for the Cowboys, it is time to see these next few weeks as the foundation for the next iteration of the Cowboys. Prescott has always urged his teammates to cherish their moments on the gridiron, knowing that the roster will not be the same next year.
His leadership remains the bridge of hope between this disappointing present and a bright, uncertain future. Whether he is surpassing Tony Romo’s franchise passing records or mentoring the younger players, Prescott is ensuring that even in a “down” year like this one, the standard of Dallas football does not slip into apathy.
