Unlimited by ankle injury

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Thursday that Prescott (ankle) is experiencing no limitations and "seems pretty good physically moving around," Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: Garrett's comments support what Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said earlier this week regarding the health of the team's franchise quarterback, who tweaked his ankle in a blowout loss to the Broncos on Sunday. With the Cowboys matching up with the Cardinals on Monday night, Prescott will benefit from an additional day to rest the ankle, but even in a shorter week, it wouldn't seem that the second-year player would be at any serious risk of missing time. It's expected that Prescott will be involved…read more

Expected to play Monday

Per Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told 105.3 The FAN on Tuesday that Prescott (ankle) is "going to be able to play" in Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Analysis: Prescott suffered the injury in Sunday's blowout loss at Denver, but it doesn't appear as if it's anything too serious. Due to the deficit the team faced from the start Sunday, Prescott's usage went way up, as he completed 30 of 50 passes for 238 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. The Cowboys will likely provide an update on the quarterback's status on Week 3's injury report Thursday, but he's expected to be ready to go in Week 3.

Hurts ankle Sunday

Prescott injured his ankle during Sunday's 42-17 loss at Denver. However, head coach Jason Garrett said Prescott appeared to be "OK" on Monday, per David Helman of the Cowboys' official site.

Analysis: Prescott likely sustained the ailment on an awkward tackle in the second half, but like Jason Witten and the entire offensive line, he managed to log every one of the 71 offensive snaps. Without Prescott, the Cowboys may not have put together many sustained drives after halftime, and while just one of the seven produced points, he was 30-for-50 passing for 238 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Additionally, he racked up a team-high 24 yards on three carries. Expect Prescott's health…read more

Prescott completed 30 of 50 pass attempts for 238 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 42-17 loss to the Broncos. He also gained 24 yards on three carries.

Analysis: Prescott struggled in the face of the Denver pass rush for much of the game and wound up posting a subpar 4.8 yards per attempt. He connected with Dez Bryant and Jason Whiten on touchdown passes, but he also turned the ball over twice, including a pick-six to Aqib Talib with little time left on the clock. Prescott actually led the team in rushing despite just three attempts, but that speaks more to the effectiveness of the Broncos at taking away Ezekiel Elliott. He will look to bounce back next…read more

Leads Cowboys to victory with efficient night

Prescott completed 24 of 39 passes for 268 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 19-3 victory over the Giants. He also rushed three times for 24 yards.

Analysis: After losing to the Giants twice last season, Prescott pulled off the victory in efficient fashion Sunday while looking to be a more decisive passer than he was in his rookie year. He looked to be more aggressive as well, taking chances down the field in a way he hadn't last season. While his overall stats weren't all that impressive, Prescott was close to connecting with WR Dez Bryant for big gains on multiple occasions and also drew a 21-yard pass interference penalty at one point. He'll…read more

Thursday's scheduled preseason game between the Texans and Cowboys has been canceled to allow the Texans to return to Houston as the city recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

Analysis: In a statement released by the Texans on Wednesday, the team has "made the decision to travel back to Houston after local authorities have now found a safe route for the team to drive home today. The fourth preseason game scheduled for Thursday night in Dallas will be cancelled." Prescott and the Cowboys have a home date against the Giants on Sunday Night Football in Week 1.

Prescott completed 11 of 14 pass attempts for 113 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 24-20 preseason win over the Raiders. He added eight yards on a pair of carries.

Analysis: Prescott was razor sharp for the second time in as many weeks, completing 79 percent of his passes and leading an 80-yard touchdown drive which he capped with a 10-yard touchdown toss to Jason Witten. Though he and the vast majority of the starters will not contribute Thursday against the Texans, Prescott appears ready to go for a 2017 campaign in which he will look to build on his tremendous rookie season.

Picks apart Colts in preseason debut

Prescott completed seven of eight passes for 106 yards and a touchdown in two drives during Saturday's preseason win over the Colts.

Analysis: Prescott masterfully guided the offense down the field, punching it in on the opening drive with a 32-yard toss to Dez Bryant and looking poised to find pay dirt again until Darren McFadden fumbled on Indianapolis' 12-yard line. The second-year quarterback saw no dip in effectiveness despite the absence of star running back Ezekiel Elliott, which is good news for his regular-season prospects during Elliott's six-game suspension.

No go Saturday

Prescott won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams, NFL Network's Alex Flanagan reports.

Analysis: Like last week, the Cowboys will sit their key offensive players, leaving Prescott to watch from the sidelines along with Dez Bryant, Ezekiel Elliott, Cole Beasley and Jason Witten. In turn, Kellen Moore, Luke McCown and Cooper Rush will divvy up the QB reps Saturday.

Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram suggests that Prescott is among the key Dallas players not expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Cardinals.

Analysis: No real surprise here, as this is the time of year where key NFL starters such as Prescott often receive little-to-no playing time in early preseason contests. Added reps for second-string QB Kellen Moore are thus on tap Thursday.

Testing faster and stronger than last year

Prescott is faster and stronger heading into his second season in the league, Clarence J. Hill of The Dallas Star-Telegram reports. "They tested last Monday," quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson said Wednesday during the media availability of the first week of OTA practices. "He has improved strength-wise, flexibility-wise, speed-wise, quickness-wise. He is not resting on anything that went on last year."

Analysis: The Cowboys recently tested participating players in the 20-yard dash, bench press, cone drills and vertical jump, among other activities. Prescott reportedly surpassed his first-year numbers across the board, which he attributed to his offseason work with Cowboys strength coach Mike Woicik. While these athletic improvements are unlikely to significantly improve Prescott's passing stats in 2017, being faster and quicker could lead to higher rushing totals, while being stronger and more flexible…read more

Prescott completed 24 of 38 pass attempts for 302 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's game against the Packers. He also gained 13 yards on a pair of carries in the 34-31 loss.

Analysis: Making his first playoff appearance, Prescott was able to complete 63 percent of his throws while connecting with Dez Bryant for a pair of touchdowns and Jason Witten for another. He also led the Dallas offense to a last-minute field goal that tied the game just before Green Bay's winning field goal as time expired. Despite the fact that the season ended on a losing note, Prescott established himself as one of the most promising young quarterbacks in the NFL and acquitted himself extremely well…read more

Prescott completed four of eight passes for 37 yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Eagles. He also carried one time for nine yards before exiting the game in the first half.

Analysis: With the top seed in the NFC already in hand, the Cowboys elected to limit several key regulars while holding others out altogether. Prescott moved the offense adequately during his time, but an extended look for Mark Sanchez and a successful brief cameo from Tony Romo comprised most of the snaps under center. After an excellent regular season, Prescott will now turn his attention to his first career postseason game, which will come during the divisional round.

Prescott will start Sunday's game at Philadelphia, but his snap count may be limited, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Cowboys have secured the No. 1 seed on the NFC side of the bracket, so holding out or minimizing the potential for injury to one of their key players is a prudent one. Further factoring into the decision to remove Prescott at some point Sunday is the expected absence of All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith, who is tending to a sprained MCL. If (or when) Prescott is pulled, Mark Sanchez is slated to receive the remaining snaps under center, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. No matter how the QB…read more

Prescott is unlikely to play the entirety of Sunday's game in Philadelphia, Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: In such a reality, the backup quarterback in most climes would take over for the starter, but the Cowboys' QB situation is a unique one due to the presence of long-time No. 1 option Tony Romo. Instead of giving Romo some valuable reps, the organization is operating under a plan in which third QB Mark Sanchez will be active in Week 17, placing a fog over who will spell Prescott upon his removal. No matter how much run he receives, Prescott has steadied himself over the last two contests,…read more

Prescott completed 15 of 20 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns in Monday's 42-21 win over the Lions. He also carried four times for an additional 35 yards.

Analysis: The beat rolls on for the impressive rookie, who completed 75 percent of his attempts while connecting for a score with Bryce Butler and two more with Dez Bryant. Prescott accounted for multiple touchdowns without a turnover for the seventh time this season and now boasts a TD:INT ratio of 23:4. The team's brass has insisted that the starters will continue to play despite already locking up home field advantage in the postseason, so Prescott should be in line for another quality outing in Week…read more

Prescott and the other Cowboys starters will be in the lineup for the final two games of the regular season despite the fact the Cowboys have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC, The Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: Both coach Jason Garrett and owner/GM Jerry Jones indicated this week that Dallas would stick to business as usual despite having no team goals left to play for. Prescott could lose some snaps in the second half of one or both games though, if the team decides to get Tony Romo and/or Mark Sanchez some game action to shake off any rust prior to the playoffs, just in case they are needed in an emergency.

Prescott completed 32 of 36 pass attempts for 273 yards in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. He also gained 20 yards and found the end zone on four carries.

Analysis: The rookie had been much maligned over the last three weeks for failing to top 200 passing yards a single time, but he responded by completing an absurd 89 percent of his passes and did not turn the ball over in this important win. Prescott did not throw for a touchdown for the first time since Week 2 but he was able to effectively manage the offense to the tune of 464 yards against a solid defensive opponent. With the critics likely to ease off for a week, Prescott will lead the Cowboys into…read more

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the team will not replace Prescott with Tony Romo at quarterback, Clarence Hill of the Star-Telegram reports. When asked about that possibility following Sunday's loss to the Giants, Jones said, "No. No. No. No. Not at all. Let me just say that."

Analysis: Prescott's backing from Jones couldn't have been more emphatic, despite the fact that Sunday's defeat marked the rookie's third straight game with under 200 passing yards. While it was also the first multi-interception outing of his young career, coach Jason Garrett echoed Jones' desire to keep Prescott in charge of Dallas' high-powered offense, saying, "We feel good about Dak playing quarterback for us." Although this Sunday night's matchup against a surging Buccaneers defense could pose…read more

Prescott completed 17 of 37 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions in Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Giants.

Analysis: Prescott connected with Terrance Williams for a 31-yard touchdown to open the scoring in the first quarter, but he struggled to produce afterward and the Dallas offense failed to score again. He threw multiple interceptions for the first time in his young career, with one resulting from a slip by Dez Bryant and the second coming on a miscommunication on a deep ball with the aforementioned receiver. Prescott has experienced a noticeable downturn in production, with fewer than 200 passing yards…read more

Modest but efficient performance in Week 13 win

Prescott completed 12 of 18 passes for 139 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions in Thursday's 17-15 win over the Vikings. He also gained 37 yards on six rushes and had two fumbles, losing one.

Analysis: The rookie sensation had a much quieter game than what we've grown accustomed to seeing from him, but did enough to insure a 11th straight victory for the Cowboys. Prescott's yardage total was his lowest of the season and marked his second consecutive week with under 200 yards through the air, but he rushed for over 35 yards for the second straight game as well. Prescott also threw a touchdown for the 10th consecutive contest, with his early fourth-quarter eight-yard scoring dart to Dez Bryant…read more

Prescott completed 17-of-24 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's win over the Redskins.

Analysis: The rookie also rushed eight times to provide 39 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The Cowboys were able to depend on Ezekiel Elliott for much of the way, as they held a lead for the majority of the contest. Prescott provided another efficient performance for the first place Cowboys, and will look to continue his stellar play next Thursday against the Vikings.

Prescott completed 27 of 36 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in Sunday's game against the Ravens. He added 16 yards on two carries in the 27-17 win.

Analysis: Prescott completed an impressive 75 percent of his attempts, connecting with Dez Bryant on a pair of touchdowns after an initial strike to Cole Beasley. The rookie has been impressive on the season, but especially so of late, with 11 total touchdowns compared to just two turnovers in four games since the bye. He has also topped 300 passing yards each of the last two weeks after failing to do so in his first eight, and he seems primed for another productive performance against the Redskins on…read more

To remain starter

Prescott will continue to be the Cowboys' starting quarterback, according to owner and general manager Jerry Jones, who followed Sunday's win over the Steelers by saying, "We're going to let this decision in this case make itself. Dak's got a hot hand and we're going to go with it," ESPN's Todd Archer reports.

Analysis: Prescott's case to remain Dallas' starter has grown stronger with each passing week, and Sunday's 319-yard, two-touchdown performance in Pittsburgh proved no different. With 18 total touchdowns compared to just five turnovers, the rookie has led the Cowboys to eight straight wins and the top record in the NFC, emerging as the team's long-term answer at quarterback along the way. So even though Tony Romo (back) is expected to be active in Week 11 against the Ravens, Prescott will rightfully keep…read more

Prescott completed 22 of 32 passes for 319 yards and a pair of touchdowns Sunday against the Steelers. He also lost a fumble in the 35-30 win.

Analysis: Prescott fumbled in his own end on the first drive of the game, but he was masterful the rest of the way en route to a career high in yardage and a sterling 121.7 passer rating. Both of his touchdowns were of the longer variety: an 83-yard catch and run from Ezekiel Elliott in the first quarter and a 50-yard strike to Dez Bryant in the third. Tony Romo (back) will serve as Prescott's backup next week against Baltimore, but with the rookie fresh off a terrific road win in which he accounted for…read more

Prescott completed 22 of 26 passes for 247 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's game against the Browns. He added 20 rushing yards on four carries in the 35-10 win.

Analysis: Though Cleveland scored first, Prescott led touchdown drives of 79, 69 and 67 yards to give his team a commanding lead heading into halftime. It was the rookie's third consecutive game with three total touchdowns and his TD:INT ratio now sits at a sparkling 12:2 through eight games in his young NFL career. Tony Romo (back) is nearing full health and participated in practice this week for the first time since suffering a back fracture in the preseason, but team executives have not indicated that…read more

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he expects Prescott to start next week's game against the Browns following Sunday night's dramatic OT win over the Eagles, The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Jones couched the decision as based on Tony Romo's health, rather than the rookie's six-game winning streak. "My opinion is that we would want him to have more strength work done," Jones said of Romo. "He's really doing well. Probably as well as at any time last year as far as strength in his back is concerned. But he's got some more work to do." Nonetheless, if Prescott keeps producing wins, it'll become harder and harder for the front office or coaching staff to justify taking him out of the…read more

Prescott completed 19 of 39 passes for 287 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, adding seven carries for 38 yards and another score in Sunday's 29-23 overtime win over the Eagles.

Analysis: Prescott wasn't quite as sharp as he has been for most of the season, and yet his mixture of big plays and late-game heroics still more than made up for some missed throws. He benefited from the long-awaited return of Dez Bryant, who had four catches for 113 yards and a touchdown, though he needed 14 targets to get there. All in all, this was yet another performance that should work in Prescott's favor, but it's still unclear just how long he'll keep the starting job. The Cowboys may want to…read more

Will start in Week 8

Prescott will start in Week 8 against the Eagles following the Cowboys' bye week, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports.

Analysis: The Cowboys have not committed to Prescott starting the rest of the season, but fellow quarterback Tony Romo is not expected to be ready to play until Week 9 at the earliest, so Prescott will get at least one more start coming out of the Cowboys' off week. The team has little reason to push Romo given Prescott's performance so far, and figures to wait on making a call as to who starts when Romo is finally back to full health.

Prescott completed 18 of 27 passes for 247 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's game against the Packers. He also lost a fumble in the 30-16 win.

Analysis: In a difficult road environment, Prescott was able to complete 67 percent of his passes and threw for three scores for the first time in his young career. He connected with Cole Beasley for a couple of well-executed short scores, and threw a 20-yard strike to Brice Butler for the other. Prescott lost a fumble for the second straight game and threw his first career interception deep in his own end, but he showed no lack for confidence thereafter and led his team to what was perhaps its most…read more

May not face competition from Romo until Week 9 or later

Prescott's teammate Tony Romo (back) is still dealing with swelling around the area of his injury, making a return in Week 9 at Cleveland more realistic than Week 8 against Philadelphia, ESPN's Ed Werder reports.

Analysis: Most reports have suggested Romo is targeting a return immediately after the Cowboys' Week 7 bye, as updates on his progress have overwhelmingly been optimistic. However, recovery from the injury doesn't mark the end of his process, as the 36-year-old does needs to strengthen his core and improve his conditioning before he can even practice with teammates, ESPN.com's Todd Archer reports. Furthermore, the Cowboys don't have much incentive to rush Romo back, considering Prescott has been…read more

Still expected to give way to Romo

Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones said Sunday that Tony Romo (back) is still the team's No. 1 quarterback, but Jones also added that the team will have the luxury of seeing both Prescott and Romo, ESPN.com reports. "We're going to have the luxury of being able to, I think, see them both," Jones said. "Now I don't want to take anything -- presume that Dak is going to be necessarily healthy. I don't want to presume anything like that, but I welcome the opportunity of having Dak playing at this level and Tony back in excellent health."

Analysis: Although Jones clearly stated that Romo is still the team's No. 1 quarterback, the rest of the owner/GM's quote is a bit confusing, as it seems to suggest Prescott could retain some kind of role. Given that Jones is often misleading or unclear when he speaks to the media, it's probably unwise to make any assumptions based on his comments, even if he elaborates further in the coming days and weeks. While Prescott has unquestionably been fantastic, especially for a rookie, the most likely…read more

Prescott completed 18 of 24 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Bengals. He also scored on a short touchdown run.

Analysis: Although Prescott has just four touchdown passes on the season, he still hasn't tossed an interception and has completed nearly 70 percent of his throws. He lost a fumble Sunday, but that was his first turnover of the season. Tony Romo (back) is expected back in a few weeks, so the Cowboys are going to have a tough decision to make, as Prescott has played as efficiently as almost any QB in the league. In any case, Prescott will take aim at the Packers' secondary in Week 6.

Prescott completed 23 of 32 pass attempts for 245 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 24-17 win over the 49ers. He also managed three yards on five carries.

Analysis: Prescott was his typical efficient self once again, completing 72 percent of his passes and connecting with seven different receivers en route to a 114.7 passer rating. He tossed for multiple scores for the first time in his young career, and he could have had another if Brice Butler could have come down with what was a well-thrown ball into the end zone in the fourth quarter. Prescott continues to shine as a starting quarterback and will take a streak of 141 attempts without an interception…read more

Prescott completed 19 of 24 passes for 248 yards and a touchdown, adding four carries for 36 yards and another score in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Bears.

Analysis: Prescott was once again efficient while taking a backseat to the Dallas running game, though this time around he was actually a part of the rushing attack, most notably on a one-yard plunge at the goal line. He later recorded the first passing touchdown of his career, and he was able to pick up key first downs whenever the Cowboys seemed like they might be letting the lead slip. While won't be turned loose unless the team has to play from behind, Prescott is shockingly poised and accurate for a…read more