Dak Prescott caught making bold Cowboys prediction before preseason game with Rams
And depending on which extreme you're on, you either love or loathe the confidence coming from the long-time Cowboys signer caller.
The star quarterback made headlines following the team's preseason opener against the Rams by boldly predicting a matchup between the two teams in the NFC Championship game this season.
3 Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys talks with NFL owner Stan Kroenke before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between the Cowboys and Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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Despite hardly being a team reasonable pundits are picking to make the postseason, Prescott unabashedly believes Dallas is destined for greatness in 2025.
Before the game, Prescott was seen shaking hands with Rams owner Stan Kroenke, during which he confidently said, 'We'll meet y'all in the NFC Championship.'
And, of course, it was caught on camera.
The Rams aren't exactly viewed as NFC favorites, but they are expected to have a good season given that their over/under sits at 9.5 wins, compared to Dallas' 7.5, per DraftKings.
Of course, this could be along the lines of something Prescott cordially says to any opponent during the preseason about a potential playoff or Super Bowl meeting, we just happened to get this one on video
This declaration stands out not only for its audacity but also because the Cowboys have not reached the NFC Championship since the 1995 season, marking the longest current streak in the NFC.
Despite a disappointing 7–10 record in 2024 — largely due to Prescott's midseason hamstring tear, along with CeeDee Lamb's prolonged injury battles — the Cowboys appear unshaken.
The Rams, on the other hand, are coming off a strong 2024 season, advancing to the NFC Divisional Round.
3 Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb laugh on the sidelines during the second quarter in a NFL Preseason 2025 game between Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 9, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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3 Dak Prescott is entering his 10th season with the Dallas Cowboys.
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They're also nearly the favorites to win their division, just narrowly behind the San Francisco 49ers, while the Cowboys considerably trail both the defending champion Eagles and the 2024 surprise Commanders.
The 32-year-old Prescott threw for 1,978 yards last season, as well as 11 touchdowns to eight interceptions.
Notably, the three-time Pro Bowler agreed to a $240 million extension before last season and is signed with the team through 2028.
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