Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Dak Prescott 'convinced' Cowboys can win a Super Bowl with his impressive play

By Clark Dalton | Last updated 11/23/22

Dak Prescott told The Athletic's Jon Machota "he was convinced" the Cowboys were Super Bowl contenders before they squashed the Vikings 40-3 on Sunday.

Dak when asked about Jerry saying after Sunday’s win that the Cowboys are Super Bowl contenders: “I was convinced before. … We’re just trying to continue to build. We laid a brick last week, a pretty good one. But we’ve got to turn the page…make sure we do that again Thursday.” pic.twitter.com/L2FBdMWWf4
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 22, 2022

Perhaps Prescott feels confident because he's rejuvenated a potent offense.

According to CBS Sports, the Cowboys have the league's most points per game since 2020 when Prescott is their starting quarterback, even more than Patrick Mahomes (Cheifs) and Josh Allen (Bills).

Highest team PPG by starting QB since 2020 (min. 20 starts)

Dak Prescott 31.4
Josh Allen 29.4
Patrick Mahomes 29.3 pic.twitter.com/51U1dw5Z0X
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) November 22, 2022

His performance against the Vikings demonstrated his offensive value. He threw two touchdowns, posted a 139.3 passer rating, and completed 88 percent of his passes.

Per Clarence Hill Jr. of the Forth Worth Star-Telegram, it was the second-highest completion percentage in his career.

Dak Prescott’s 88.0 completion pct vs. Vikings was the second-highest of his career behind an 88.6% completion rate against Tampa Bay in 2016. His 11.0 yards-per-attempt was the third-highest of his career and the most since his 12.7 yards-per-attempt in 2019 vs. Giants.
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) November 21, 2022

"I think you saw vintage Dak," said owner Jerry Jones in a postgame news conference. "You saw the Dak that I hope to see for 10 more years at least."

Although it's hard to predict what could happen in 10 years, strong Prescott performances are pivotal in a championship chase.

The Cowboys averaged 35 points per game since Prescott returned from his right thumb fracture in Week 1. Consequently, the offense rebounded.

He recorded a 107.7 passer rating, well above the league average, and eight touchdowns during the timeframe, solidifying himself as a crucial piece within a potential championship puzzle.

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