Dak Prescott Changes Gears at the Right Time, Sets Personal Best in the Process

The Cowboys set the SoFi Stadium on fire. Not literally, although the star symbol supporters felt that when Dallas destroyed the Chargers. The win the Cowboys bagged against the Chargers was a vital one as it put the Cowboys back on track with 4-2. Along with the team, several controversies have been going around the quarterback Dak Prescott after his poor performance against the Niners.

Yet, continuing the sportsman spirit, the Cowboys made an exceptional comeback on Monday night, away from home. QB Prescott got a chance to showcase his true skills, redeeming him for his not-so-commendable performance in the previous week.

QB Dak Prescott set a record on Monday

The Cowboys QB ran for 272 passing yards, with 21 completed catches out of the 30 attempted ones, along with two touchdowns. But it was not the numbers that dazzled everyone but the velocity. Achieving a new high, Prescott set new personal marks on Monday against the Chargers. According to NextGenStats, the QB went as up as 18.06 mph for his 18-yard TD. His 11-yard TD reached 18.65 mph.

The fastest touchdown pass ever recorded by NextGenStats was by Patrick Mahomes in 2018. Mahomes passed a 27-yard TD pass to Tyreek Hill, in their game against the Chargers, recorded to be at 62 mph. However impressive that might be, personal bests are one of the best progressions an athlete can make. It was not just Prescott who benefited from his record. The TDs contributed a significant amount to the Cowboys’ Monday win, which was a crucial one for them.

Why was the Chargers win vital for the Cowboys?

The game against the Chargers was a must-win for the Cowboys for several reasons. First, it was a huge comeback from the Cowboys’ end after the ugly blowout against the San Francisco 49ers. Second, it brought their score back to 4, with 2 losses hanging beside them, which puts them in a tie position with NFC East leader Washington. Along with this, it showcased the team’s improvements in their offense and defense settings, ultimately proving their worth for the season’s playoffs.

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Even Prescott agreed it was a must-win, saying, “It was a must-win. There’s a big difference between 4-2 and 3-3. We talked after last week about not allowing this thing to landslide. When you get this win like we did, we can definitely move on.” However, if they want to be the sole leaders of the NFC East division, they would have to win their upcoming game against the 3-3 Los Angeles Rams.

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