NFL Analyst Sounds Off on Dak Prescott's Bold Cowboys Prediction
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After injury cut his season short in 2024, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is fully healthy and looking to return to form. While he is not lacking any confidence in himself or his team, one analyst pumped the brakes following some stunning remarks.
Before getting hurt, Prescott wasn't far removed from being in the MVP discussion. Upon his return, he is tasked with getting the iconic franchise back on track. The Cowboys made moves to make things slightly easier for him, most notably trading for wide receiver George Pickens.
Even though he didn't suit up in the game, Prescott still managed to go viral during the Cowboys' preseason opener over the weekend. Before the action got underway, the star QB was seen speaking with LA Rams owner Stan Kroenke. During the conversation, he can be heard saying the two teams will do battle again in this year's NFC Championship game.
Dak Prescott shook hands with Rams owner Stan Kroenke, and then told him "We'll meet y'all in the NFC Championship." pic.twitter.com/KvDzpd0KAI — Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) August 10, 2025
Dallas was unable to take care of business against the Rams, suffering a 31-21 defeat.
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Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during Day 12 of Dallas Cowboys Training Camp at Staybridge Suites Oxnard on August 07, 2025 in Oxnard, California.
Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during Day 12 of Dallas Cowboys Training Camp at Staybridge Suites Oxnard on August 07, 2025 in Oxnard, California.
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As expected, Prescott's remarks caused quite a stir within the football world. The Cowboys' shortcomings in the postseason are very noteworthy, having not won a Super Bowl since 1995. This was also the last time they reached the conference championship, where Prescott envisions Dallas reaching this season.
During Monday's installment of First Things First on FS1, Chris Broussard weighed in on what Prescott had to say to Kroenke over the weekend. He cited the team's off-field disarray at the moment while also dubbing them a non-contender heading into the 2025 campaign.
"It's been 30 years Dak. You don't even have your best player signed up. The team is falling apart," Broussard said. "They're not to be taken seriously, they're just not. Okay, sure Dak."
Dak Prescott told Rams owner: 'We'll meet y'all in NFC Championship.' @Chris_Broussard reacts:
'They're not to be taken seriously. They're just not. So, ok! Sure, Dak.' pic.twitter.com/UsNUGUWWFy — First Things First (@FTFonFS1) August 11, 2025
Also read: Micah Parsons' Future With The Dallas Cowboys Remains Murky
Prescott is just being confident in his team, but his comments should be viewed as more of a pipe dream than reality. As Broussard mentioned, the team has off-field drama weighing on them as Micah Parsons remains in a standoff in the front office. On top of that, they have multiple teams they'll need to jump ahead of if they want to achieve this goal.
With the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders reaching the conference championship last year, Dallas is going to have an uphill climb just getting out of their division. Nonetheless, Prescott feels the Cowboys have more than enough talent to be a threat in the NFC.
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