Is an MVP-Type Season Brewing for the Cowboys Starting QB?
Despite it only being two weeks into the NFL season, Dak Prescott is playing arguably the best he has ever played in his career. Last season was a difficult season for Prescott, struggling to start the season due to a lack of a run game and weapons on the outside, then to top it off, an injury at Atlanta to end his season. However, with those setbacks last year, this season Prescott has looked different. It might have been far-fetched to believe that Prescott could be in the MVP talks once again, but the way he has been playing has been making people believe in him again.
It may be only two weeks and very early into this young NFL season, but Prescott is at the top of the list in several NFL rankings for quarterbacks. He is second in passing grade, second in QB grade, first in big-time throws, tied for second in first downs, and the second-graded quarterback under pressure, all according to Pro Football Focus. Prescott, amongst the hierarchy of the NFL, is widely respected despite what the media might portray, which makes it fitting that the numbers can back him up. While the impressive numbers are noteworthy, it is the eye test that truly highlights Prescott's abilities.
The former Mississippi State Bulldog is currently playing with a confidence that suggests he can make any throw on the field, and for the most part, he has succeeded in doing so. Prescott has consistently made elite throws this young season, fitting balls into tight windows or standing in the pocket just long enough to execute deep connections. The throws he is making are elite, and his command of the entire Dallas offense is arguably even better. Everyone in the NFL knows the type of leader Prescott is; therefore, his command of the Cowboys' offense is no surprise, being the voice everyone adheres to. His work at the line of scrimmage pre-snap has always been highly regarded, but this season, Prescott's work at dissecting the defense has been almost flawless, which was evident in KaVontae Turpin's touchdown he threw on a free play he created. A significant portion of the credit goes to the trust that Brian Schottenheimer has in Prescott. However, one thing is clear: Prescott has put in the hard work and is prepared to demonstrate that he can perform at an MVP level once again.
