Dak Prescott gets emotional reflecting on late mother after record-breaking touchdown
As the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott has a lot of eyes on him at all times. He also knows his mother is keeping tabs on him from afar, and he was well aware of that on Sunday. With a little over three minutes left in Sunday’s 37-20 win over the Washington…
Dak Prescott, the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, experienced a moment of profound emotion as he scored a game-winning touchdown against the Washington Commanders. With just three minutes remaining in the contest, Prescott connected with CeeDee Lamb in the end zone, securing a 37-20 victory for his team. This marked his fourth touchdown of the game and his 249th career touchdown with the Cowboys, surpassing the franchise's all-time record for passing touchdowns previously held by Tony Romo, Troy Aikman, Roger Staubach, and Danny White.
In his emotional reaction to the achievement, Prescott expressed his gratitude and humility, stating that records are meant to be broken and that he was just beginning his career. He also reflected on the immense pride his late mother, Peggy, felt for him, as evidenced by her prideful words. Prescott credited his mother and family for instilling in him the belief that he could accomplish anything he set his mind to, which he said fueled his confidence and determination.
Despite the pressure of being a record-breaking quarterback, Prescott emphasized that he was just starting and hoped to double his current record while continuing to play for the Cowboys.
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