Dak played the best game of his career tonight

[TheFinisher]

so impressed with 4, was just in command all night. Keep that up and I like our chances against anyone.

 

[cguy610]

This was one of the best games I've seen from a Cowboys QB since Troy Aikman.

 

[817Gill]

Dak looked so unbelievably prepared for everything the Bucs did. I seriously sat there in awe a few times

At this point Dak’s put film out of everything you need a QB to do. It’s just a matter of doing enough of those things consistently.

If he can ever play at that level 13/14 games a season he’d be much less controversial.

 

[zeke21]

Dak was lights out.. because he played HIS strengths..

Dak looks great when:
- We don't abandon the run (we stayed at 50/50 play selection most of the game, even though the run game wasn't dominating.. it was getting enough to keep TB defence honest)
- We play up tempo and allow him to get into a good rhythm.
- His receivers make a couple of good catches to settle him down (that first Gallup catch that required a vertical leap case in point)
- He uses his LEGS.. to either pick up first downs or score.. or just to keep the defence honest and prevent them getting into too much triple coverage
- He TAKES what the defence gives him (so finding open receivers and spreading the ball around)
- He spreads the receptions around (when he becomes fixated on one receiver or one 'area' he struggles)
- When we limit the trickery
- When we limit the penalties and keep the chains moving

We did all that tonight and Dak absolutely nailed it. That is the blueprint for Dak.. and I just hope that he doesn't allow this victory to send him back to a "I'm Tom Brady" mindset.. he doesn't actually need to deliver heroics.. just solid play, protect the ball and use the weapons. If Dak plays at this level.. we could seriously go on a deep run.

 

[ak47kaehu]

I'm a believer again! Back on the wagon baby! Chee! Nah but on a serious note, we criticize when it's warranted but must give huge props when he completely balls out like he did today! Keep that play going Dak!

 

[T-RO]

Almost always defend Dak, but he sometimes gets me doubting.

Well done, Mr. Prescott!

 

[T-RO]

Dak was lights out.. because he played HIS strengths..

...
- He uses his LEGS...

Agreed. For whatever reason he seems to pass better after he's had a run or two.

 

[zeke21]

Agreed. For whatever reason he seems to pass better after he's had a run or two.

I think it is two fold.. I think when he runs it feels more natural. We have tried to turn him into a pocket passer.. he is not a pocket passer. I think when he moves and runs.. he just feels more comfortable and has less time to 'think'. Also I think he enjoys (very much) being "the man" so when he has a couple of runs.. picks up a first down/good yardage.. I think it just makes him feel better and then he calms down and throws better.

The second part is that when ANY QB shows a willingness to run.. and is decent at it.. then the defence has to react to that.. whether it be to slow down the blitz or whether it is leave a spy etc etc.. this gives dak bigger windows for his throws.

Thinking on todays game.. almost all our scores were 'untouched' type TDs.. wide open receivers.. uncontested catches. Those opportunities come when the defence is trying to cover too many options. When Dak runs.. it is yet another threat that the defence is trying to watch for. It is my belief that they are scared of Dak getting hurt and thus haven't let him run.. I think it is a mistake. He is far more dangerous when he uses his legs.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

It must bring a tear to your eye.

Imagine thinking “I wonder what MountaineerCowboy is thinking?” instead of enjoying a win.

 

[starfan1]

Dak is capable of playing that well IF the Oline plays well

Many of Daks clunkers came in conjunction with pathetic Oline performances as well.

Last night the entire offense looked good as did the defense. Coaching was good it was a complete team win

I’m still concerned bout running game. Zeke looks like he’s moving in wet concrete at times and so did pollard

San Fran’s a different animal they are stacked at every position and the line will need to be perfect and the defense will need to duplicate last night against a much better opponent

 

[Silver N Blue]

A shake start where he was rushing everything.

But after that 2nd drive, he played lights out.

Efficient.

Precise.

Dang near perfect.

Dak played beyond outstanding tonight.

#4

Said the same thing last night. Great game by Dak, crisp, accurat, and motivated.

 

[Havic]

Bout time he has a complete game without mistakes

 

[Verdict]

A shake start where he was rushing everything.

But after that 2nd drive, he played lights out.

Efficient.

Precise.

Dang near perfect.

Dak played beyond outstanding tonight.

#4

Yeah those first two series were very putrid, but the defense did a solid and returned the favor. You got the feeling that it was going to be a low scoring affair and the team that him on track first was probably going to win, and they did.

Dak played a really strong game after the first two series. You really have to give credit to the coaches and the offensive line. Dak had time to smoke a cigarette in the backfield all day long. I didn’t see that part coming.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

Bout time he has a complete game without mistakes

Now if he can do it against a good team/defense is the question

 

[Kellsbells]

He did look great. Give the O line some credit, he had all day on some of those passes. And don’t give him all the blame for when the line was hurting and everyone was playing out of position.

 

[visionary]

A shake start where he was rushing everything.

But after that 2nd drive, he played lights out.

Efficient.

Precise.

Dang near perfect.

Dak played beyond outstanding tonight.

#4

Yes he did

 

[visionary]

At this point Dak’s put film out of everything you need a QB to do. It’s just a matter of doing enough of those things consistently.

If he can ever play at that level 13/14 games a season he’d be much less controversial.

Right now I’ll take 4 games

 

[cnuball21]

Isn’t it wild how the QB plays better when everyone shows up and does their job? Kellen, OL, WRs, Pollard and D all did their jobs and had good games.

Shocker that Dak played well too.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Dak was lights out.. because he played HIS strengths..

Dak looks great when:
- We don't abandon the run (we stayed at 50/50 play selection most of the game, even though the run game wasn't dominating.. it was getting enough to keep TB defence honest)
- We play up tempo and allow him to get into a good rhythm.
- His receivers make a couple of good catches to settle him down (that first Gallup catch that required a vertical leap case in point)
- He uses his LEGS.. to either pick up first downs or score.. or just to keep the defence honest and prevent them getting into too much triple coverage
- He TAKES what the defence gives him (so finding open receivers and spreading the ball around)
- He spreads the receptions around (when he becomes fixated on one receiver or one 'area' he struggles)
- When we limit the trickery
- When we limit the penalties and keep the chains moving

We did all that tonight and Dak absolutely nailed it. That is the blueprint for Dak.. and I just hope that he doesn't allow this victory to send him back to a "I'm Tom Brady" mindset.. he doesn't actually need to deliver heroics.. just solid play, protect the ball and use the weapons. If Dak plays at this level.. we could seriously go on a deep run.

I liked the up tempo. I also liked the runs to the outside by Polalrd. I had been screaming about those....get those DTs running and get them winded and the pass rush slows down. you may not get many yards from the plays, but man does it kill the DTs. now, if you succeed as we did in a few, then that much better.

Moore called a good game. mixed it up. had a few surprise plays. called the right route combinations to get WRs open (no more 12 yard hitch route by 4 WRs).

defense was hungry. attacking all night. I said it over the weekend. if Brady has a weakness its pressure up the middle and we did that all night. he never got comfortable.

hope the injuries are minor and we get everyone back. at this point, its all about getting healed quickly, study film like crazy and then go out and just leave it all out there.