Dak Prescott risking his life to support the Cowboys' offensive

His left elbow had a large bandage on it, and both arms had a few noticeable welts.

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Dak Prescott struggled to find words following the Dallas Cowboys' 28-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday as he spoke, gripping the lectern tightly.

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Prescott was emotionally and physically exhausted, as he usually is following the weekly debates about his performance and the sort of quarterback he may become.

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According to linebacker Micah Parsons, "Dak is a freaking warrior." "I thought to myself, 'That's Dak mother eff Prescott,' several times.

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I thought his game was excellent. I believe that he deserves more respect from the public. He was the best of everyone today.

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Against the Eagles, Prescott completed 29 of 44 passes for a season-high 374 yards passing.

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Three of his passes were touchdowns. In addition, he gained 14 yards from six runs and 41 yards from five sacks.

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It was his most passing yardage in a game since Thanksgiving Day, 2021, when he had 375 yards.

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After ten games with at least 350 passing yards and three touchdowns, he became the first quarterback in Cowboys history.

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It was his first time losing a game like that, but it was the seventh time he had passed for more than 300 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions.

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