National Football League: Decoding the career stats of Dak Prescott
Dallas Cowboys' starting quarterback, Dak Prescott, has consistently proven himself as a leader on and off the field. With a career spanning multiple seasons, Prescott's ability to combine passing and rushing has led his team to success while setting several personal and team records. The QB has crossed the 30,000 career passing yards earlier this week mark in the ongoing NFL season. Here's more.
Prescott's 2024 season so far
In three games this season Prescott has completed 74 out of 122 pass attempts for 851 yards. He has thrown 4 touchdowns and made 2 interceptions with a passer rating of 85.8. Meanwhile, his rushing performance has added 22 yards and 1 rushing touchdown, solidifying his role as a dual-threat QB. However, the Cowboys are currently sitting third in the NFC East (1-2).
QB's standout moments from the 2023 season
Prescott excelled during the 2023 season. He played 17 games and completed 69.5% of his passes for 4,516 yards. He also recorded 36 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, earning him a TD% of 6.1. With a 105.9 passer rating, he completed 410 of his 510 attempted passes averaging 265.6 yards per game. Additionally, the QB had 242 rushing yards and two rushing TDs last season.
Prescott's career numbers throughout regular-season
Prescott has appeared in 117 regular-season games in nine seasons. He has completed 66.8% of his passes for 30,344 yards and 206 touchdowns (76 interceptions). His career passer rating of 98.7 highlights his efficiency and consistency. Prescott owns 2,670 completed passes of 3,996 attempts averaging 259.4 yards per game. Meanwhile, his dual-threat capabilities have added 1,906 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns.
Career postseason highlightsÂ
In seven playoff games, Prescott has thrown for 1,962 yards and 14 touchdowns, with a 64.5% completion rate. According to Statmuse, he's managed seven interceptions and a 91.8 passer rating, in the playoffs. He also owns 163 rushing yards and four rushing TDs. Meanwhile, the QB has attempted 276 passes, completing 178 of them averaging 280.3 yards per game during the postseason.
Career achievements in the NFL
Prescott's career highlights include breaking Russell Wilson's rookie record with 11 games over a 100 passer rating in 2016. He has three Pro Bowl selections, won Offensive Rookie of the Year (2016) and received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award (2022). In 2023, Prescott led the league in completed passes (410) and the longest completed pass (92 yards).
