{
  "id": 9053362,
  "title": "Cowboys' Dak Prescott Drops Bold Claim After Making History Against Commanders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/cowboys-dak-prescott-drops-bold-claim-after-making-history-against",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T01:11:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/cowboys-dak-prescott-drops-bold-claim-after-making-history-against-commanders-12470324"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott led his team to a 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, marking their first win of the season. This triumph allowed Prescott to make history by breaking Tony Romo's all-time passing touchdown record. The record-breaking pass came in the fourth quarter, when Prescott connected with receiver CeeDee Lamb for a 24-yard touchdown. Prescott now holds 249 passing touchdowns, surpassing Romo's previous record of 246. Both Prescott and Romo are joined by Cowboys legends Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach on the list, with Aikman and Staubach having fewer touchdown records but Super Bowl rings. Prescott expressed his gratitude and humility, stating that breaking the record was a humbling experience. He emphasized that this is just the beginning of his career, hinting at his desire to double his total touchdown count, which could mean playing another eight seasons or more. The success of this goal depends on his health and the continued presence of star receivers, such as Lamb, George Pickens, and Jake Ferguson. Prescott signed a lucrative four-year, $240 million contract extension in September 2024, which keeps him with the Cowboys through the 2028 NFL season. The team faces a critical matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4:25 p.m. ET, as they aim to continue building towards a potential Super Bowl victory.",
  "summary": "Dak Prescott said he plans to achieve much more in his career after the Cowboys' Week 2 victory over the Commanders.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dak Prescott leads Cowboys to 37-20 win over Commanders.",
    "Prescott breaks Tony Romo's all-time passing TD record with 249.",
    "Prescott aims to double his total touchdown count, possibly playing 8 more seasons."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prescott's record-breaking win cements his legacy among Cowboys legends, and his lucrative contract and ambitious goals suggest he aims to further solidify his standing with the team.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}