🚨 DAK PRESCOTT REFLECTS ON COWBOYS’ SEASON FINALE LOSS AND LOOKS AHEAD TO 2026 The Dallas Cowboys closed out their 2025 season with a 34-17 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. While the game held little consequence in terms of playoff positioning, it still provided an opportunity for quarterback Dak Prescott to reflect on the season and his performance. Prescott, who played only the first half of the game, completed 7 of 11 passes for 70 yards. Here’s everything Prescott had to say in his post-game interview, covering the frustrations of the season, the future, and his thoughts on the team’s progress.

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On the Season’s Frustration

“Obviously, this is not the ending you would want, not so much today, but overall. How can you sum up your season overall?” Prescott was asked.

“Tough, tough season. Frustrating in the sense … I can’t directly correlate my play to the wins or losses, end of the season, overall success of the season. So that makes it frustrating. One of the best offenses in the league, explosive. Not always to our standard, didn’t play like that every week, week in and week out. But put up a lot of points. Unfortunately, just didn’t win the one-score games that we should have. Didn’t finish out some of those close games on our end. Ultimately just [a 7-9-1] record. It sucks, but it’s the reality. A lot of good in the season. But it’s not the destination, not the end goal, not where we wanted to be. But thankful for the experience. Thankful for the men in the locker room who gave their all. Coaches each and every week. I don’t think effort or lack of focus or intensity was ever our problem. Appreciate everyone giving it their all, leaving it all out there.”

On Discussing the Future with Jerry Jones

Prescott knows the offseason is the time for big decisions and improvements, especially after a season that fell short of expectations. When asked about the possibility of talking with owner Jerry Jones and discussing the future, Prescott responded:

“Yeah, I mean, as it comes up. To be blunt, there’s going to be conversations. I’m sure they’re going to reach out. There’s going to be other topics where I go to them first, right? There will be a lot of communication. I know Schotty [head coach Brian Schottenheimer] said at the end of it, now we have the time. Not only do your evaluations, but from there you decide how you are going to move forward, what pieces stay the same, what team you’re going to put together for next year.”

On the Loss and Not Knowing When He’d Exit the Game

The game didn’t go as planned for Prescott, especially when he was pulled in the second half. Prescott was asked if he knew he was coming out of the game before it happened and whether that affected the offense’s performance.

“No, I didn’t necessarily know when I was coming out. To me, it was just play the game, play the game to win. Gave it my best when I was in there. Didn’t convert on the fourth-down try right there in the red zone, which would have led to points. I feel would have made a huge difference in this game. That sucks. But yeah, I mean, the plan for me coming out wasn’t necessarily defined. So yeah.”

On the Bad Taste Left by the Season’s End

“Yeah, it’s frustrating. Tired of it? I’ve got to deal with it. Sure, tired, right? But it’s up to me to control. That’s why I said this year is as frustrating as anything. There’s a number of times being up here talking to you guys saying I need to fix this, get better at this, to have a season where it wasn’t on my play. I can’t say I should have fixed that or I should have fixed that. I take accountability, don’t get me wrong, in so many ways. The leader I am, I’m frustrated, always trying to figure out what could I have done better, whether it was conversations here, talking to this guy there, whatever it may be. I still put some of it on myself. Unfortunately, we just didn’t get it done. Yeah, I’m tired of it, sick of it. It won’t change the way I approach this offseason, the way I lead, me just giving this game everything I’ve got to try to change it.”

On Turning the Page to 2026

When asked when his thoughts would turn to next season, Prescott’s answer was clear and immediate:

“Five minutes ago. Now.”

And while the loss stung, Prescott expressed his desire to get back to work quickly:

“This game is who I am. Don’t get me wrong. This game, the happiness, the peace, the joy. I’m as disappointed in this thing, it’s ending. As much as I put into this game, yeah, I mean, as much as you put into your teammates, into the culture, just sucks when it ends in whatever form and fashion. There’s only one team that’s ever happy at the end of the season. Yeah, I mean, I’ve turned the page. Turning the page now. Honestly, my thoughts are literally may take a week off of not weighing myself, who cares what I eat, just doing that. It won’t be too long after that we’re completely back dialed in. I know I said I felt like this season sucks for me individually because of the process I took with the injury, how early I started in the offseason. Just going into this one will be intentional a lot earlier, focus on next year.”

On the End of His Personal Winning Streak Against the Giants

Prescott was also asked about his personal success against the Giants, having held a long winning streak against them prior to this game. His response, though tinged with frustration, reflected his competitive nature:

“A little selfishly pissed. But that’s completely selfish. In another way, it’s kind of good you can go into next year, it’s not even a conversation, not even being brought up. This isn’t about me. This isn’t about my win streak. That’s the good in it. But selfishly, I am pissed.”

On the Future of His Career and the Importance of Hard Work

When asked about the future and his career trajectory, Prescott was confident in his path:

“Greatness. I’m going to work every day, bust my ass in the gym, the way that I take care of my body, throwing on the field, to do everything I can. I don’t expect anything different than years past, to be better next year than I was this year. I think over my career, the track record somewhat proves that. For me it’s just continuing the work. I don’t know if there’s many that work as hard as me or as intentional as me. I pride myself in that. I look forward to getting back to that, like I said, here in about a week. I control what I can control. I worry about the present. The future will take care of itself.”

On the Team’s Progress and What They Need Going Forward

Prescott also spoke about the future of the team and the adjustments needed to improve:

“Yeah, we need him. We want him. He goes out and makes a game like this. Damn, bro, making the price high [smiling]. But yeah, the type of guy he is, the type of player, the leader honestly. He’s somebody I want around; somebody I think we need around. He’s been awesome. He’s been a great teammate. Super thankful to have him this season, to get to know him, be a teammate with him. Like I said, I hope it’s not one season.”

On the Passing Title and What’s Next for the Offseason

“I don’t think the number is that far off now. I kind of have a feeling one of those guys are going to go make sure they beat it this afternoon. It would have been cool or it will be cool, don’t get me wrong. I said it to the O-line just the other day. It would be cool for me. It’s cool for the organization, one, being the first Cowboy to do it. Anybody that stepped on the field with me will share that. That’s what I told the offensive line; You guys blocked for the yards leader in the league. That’s something you carry just as much as I do. It’s not something that’s just me.”