What was Dak's finest clutch moment as our starter?

[Bullflop]

U-m-m, H-m-m . . . I'm thinking perhaps it's the day when he got hired by Sleep Number Beds?!

 

[PAPPYDOG]

For instance with Romo, I can think of a couple like Buffalo Bills 07, Giants 14, Commanders 14, etc


What would you say is Dak's finest clutch moment thus far? Cheers

 

[CowboyoWales]

Bucs 2022.

Dropped the first game. Kept us alive to move passed Brady.

Easy answer. Dak isn't as bad as people want to believe. I think that game proved it.

He certainly isnt, however, there's a chasm between his abilities with a lead and when chasing a lead (especially if he needs a TD). If our gameplay is going to change I think we're going to have to ask the Defense to gamble early on in an attempt to establish field position and a lead.

 

[baltcowboy]

Dak will never get any credit for the Cowboys winning but will get the blame for the losses. I just listened to a talking head not give Dak any credit for the Tampa playoff win that nobody thought we would win that game. I remember that some even expected a blowout for the Bucs. Then they give a quarterback who won two playoff games by throwing for a total of 250 yards all the credit for getting the Eagles to the Super Bowl.

 

[Hadenough]

To me Daks biggest moments are the Seattle run. The one against AZ when he flipped into the end zone. The throw to Beasley against the Giants. But all those were broken plays. The best play he made that was called and designed was the throw to Amari Cooper against Cleveland. He threaded the needle between two defenders and Amari splits them and walks in for a TD. Those are the type of plays we need to see more of from Dak.

 

[Flamma]

For instance with Romo, I can think of a couple like Buffalo Bills 07, Giants 14, Commanders 14, etc


What would you say is Dak's finest clutch moment thus far? Cheers

In the playoff game against Seattle, and the 2016 comeback win against the Eagles. Other than that, I'm drawing a blank.

 

[McKDaddy]

You’ve yet to give an example of what you’re saying though. Are you insinuating Mahomes doesn’t get help from a great play call?

I have quite clearly explained that I need a play to be something "above & beyond" before I consider it "Great" or "Big Time".

I don't know why everyone wouldn't have this standard. If individual players are hailed as great just because they make a routine play even at a key moment, then that would help explain why there is such difference of opinions on individual players.

I gave example of how the play in NE might have unfolded differently and been something to consider great. Not sure what more I can do for you MC.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I have quite clearly explained that I need a play to be something "above & beyond" before I consider it "Great" or "Big Time".

I don't know why everyone wouldn't have this standard. If individual players are hailed as great just because they make a routine play even at a key moment, then that would help explain why there is such difference of opinions on individual players.

I gave example of how the play in NE might have unfolded differently and been something to consider great. Not sure what more I can do for you MC.

I’m saying do you have a YouTube clip or anTweet or something?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Dak will never get any credit for the Cowboys winning but will get the blame for the losses. I just listened to a talking head not give Dak any credit for the Tampa playoff win that nobody thought we would win that game. I remember that some even expected a blowout for the Bucs. Then they give a quarterback who won two playoff games by throwing for a total of 250 yards all the credit for getting the Eagles to the Super Bowl.

I’ve said the same thing. When they beat the Buccs it turned into “they were suppose to beat them”. Statistically Buccs suffered injuries all year so their record and stats suffered but they were not dogs.

 

[DonaldM]

I'm more excited about the Vanilla Gorilla this year...he's gonna be a beast.

 

[Vtwin]

I’ve said the same thing. When they beat the Buccs it turned into “they were suppose to beat them”. Statistically Buccs suffered injuries all year so their record and stats suffered but they were not dogs.

lol.

They had injuries, poor stats, and a poor record....... BUT, they weren't dogs.

Not many gave the Bucs a chance and the ones that did were banking on Brady pulling a rabbit out of his butt.

This is how far we've fallen. Holding up an easy win against a bad team as evidence of greatness. Especially when that fantasy went up in flames the very next week.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Bucs 2022.

Dropped the first game. Kept us alive to move passed Brady.

Easy answer. Dak isn't as bad as people want to believe. I think that game proved it.

The only problem with that is the Cowboys are historically unprepared for the first game of the year.

The playoff game was really something but TB wasn't that good. They had a losing record. Cowboys clearly had a better team in all 3 phases.

Dak probably isn't as bad as people want to believe but he can't consistently deliver when counts most.

 

[Jumbo075]

Dak is a top 10 QB in the NFL. He is NOT a top 5 QB. He has the talent and ability to lead the team to a Super Bowl. Other factors may inhibit the Cowboys team from getting to a Super Bowl, but Dak is not the person holding the Cowboys back. Nitpicking the details of Dak's performances is not of interest to me. It gets boring very quickly.

 

[McKDaddy]

I’m saying do you have a YouTube clip or anTweet or something?

No, I don't have something just laying around to illustrate.

 

[baltcowboy]

I’ve said the same thing. When they beat the Buccs it turned into “they were suppose to beat them”. Statistically Buccs suffered injuries all year so their record and stats suffered but they were not dogs.

Bucs defense was very good and they were healthy coming into the game. Dak was money and clearly outplayed Brady.

 

[StarOfGlory]

He has 19 4th quarter comebacks in his career. This shows there have certainly been times where he has played very well. And before the Negative Army chimes in, yes, he has had his fair share of stinkers too.

 

[Momanpr100]

It's a great question because context has to be taken into account.
E.g., Tampa Bay were a horrific team that crawled into the play offs last season. Old, slow, banged up and woefully out of form. We would have cruised to win with a practice squad QB like Cooper Rush.

Prescott's best game for years was against the Eagles last season. Yet, they had their backup QB, Prescott handed the opposition a pick 6 at the start and the Eagles would have won the game had the Cowboys' centre not landed on the ball after Prescott fumbled late on. Add in the Eagles didn't need to win the game and the Eagles D really wasn't all that as was exposed in the SB. But Prescott was excellent and played to a high level on the whole with some excellent throws - credit to him.

The throw to Beaseley to win the game against the Giants was excellent...yet it didn't mean much as it was effectively a dead rubber to the Giants from memory?

Prescott's play with his legs in the play offs against the Seahawks was impressive and much needed. However, the reality is that the Cowboys had the superior team and should have won as they did. Russell Wilson outplayed Dak Prescott that day but he played on an inferior team and Pete Carroll didn't let him cook until it was too late.

I liked how Prescott played against the Vikings a few years back. Although we lost the game he played lights out apart from the late mistake. It was a rare game where I felt he was really let down by his team mates.

For me, I still really liked how Prescott played against Tampa Bay - I think it was in his first season as a rookie. It helped having a once in a generation offensive line, but it was a lovely balanced performance whereby he wasn't asked to be Patrick Mahomes and he was content to make regulation safe throws, use his wheels to extend drives and efficiently put points on the scoreboard whilst the team dominated time of possession. The problem is that a successful franchise wouldn't pay this type of QB elite money as he's in essence an efficient bus driver readily available whether in the draft or a solid vet. When you then ask that type of QB to do more...well Prescott showed the results last season.

The games that actually mattered would be:

Packers - play offs.
He mostly played very well especially for a rookie even factoring in the interception but how would a vet All-Pro have played against the worst pass defense the Cowboys have ever faced in the play offs and an All-Pro vet wouldn't have left time on the clock for Rodgers after the final offensive drive if he was unable to score the TD to win the game like Prescott.

Rams - play offs. Cowboys' run defense was shredded. Prescott didn't elevate the Cowboys but only an elite QB (top 3-5 in the league) could have given us any sort of chance. No issue here as Prescott was not helped by his team and he was on a rookie contract.

Eagles - to make the play offs. Wentz outplayed Prescott with deck chairs at WR and the Eagles were really banged up. The Cowboys had the better team yet lost.

49ers - play offs. Prescott had several drives to win the game in the 4th quarter in optimal playing conditions yet was unable to do so. A terribly interception thrown by Jimmy G kept the Cowboys in the game yet Prescott was unable to take advantage. A top 10 QB wins this race for the Cowboys in my view.

49ers - play offs. The most disappointing game for me as the Cowboys should have had a huge advantage at QB given the 49ers had a guy that was barely drafted and badly struggled against a strong Cowboys D. Prescott had countless opportunities to win this game yet couldn't make the play to get it down.

Overall he has shown to me that he isn't the guy to get it done unless the team is incredibly strong so he doesn't need to make the clutch throws. With such a team pretty much any starting QB in the league would be able to win.

So the 2 playoff wins didn't matter, only the ones lost. Got it. Talk about excuses for the other teams lol

 

[Momanpr100]

The whole “he can’t win unless they are incredibly strong” is such a flawed argument. Literally every contender has a strong team except maybe Mahomes.

Nah Mahommes has a strong team as well.

 

[Momanpr100]

Ok, but a calf strain isn't exactly debilitating. He got it done, I'm not trying to take anything away from him on the play it just doesn't meet my criteria for being a big time play. Again, I would have expected anyone to hit Lamb on that play.

Good thing your criteria is only on a message board.

 

[Momanpr100]

I must've missed all those All Pro Romo years I'm mean since he's so clutch and all. And I'm still a huge Romo fan.