{
  "id": 9210535,
  "title": "Jerry Jones Makes Eye-Opening Dak Prescott Admission After Cowboys’ Strong Start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/jerry-jones-makes-eye-opening-dak-prescott-admission-after-cowboys",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T22:16:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jerry-jones-makes-eye-opening-221658670.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has made a striking admission about his quarterback Dak Prescott following the team's impressive start to the 2026 season. In an interview on September 22, Jones praised Prescott's performance, stating that the quarterback is playing the best football of his career. Jones attributed Prescott's progress to his dedication and focus on improving every aspect of his game.\n\nPrescott's performance took a dramatic turn after a disappointing opener against the New York Giants, where he struggled to find his rhythm. However, he showcased a completely different side of himself in the Cowboys' 37-20 victory against the Washington Commanders, throwing for 279 yards, four touchdowns, and a quarterback rating of 143.8.\n\nThroughout the two games, Prescott has demonstrated exceptional efficiency, completing 73.8% of his passes for 454 yards, six touchdowns, and only one interception. Despite these impressive numbers, Jones believes that the improvement is rooted in years of preparation and hard work rather than a sudden surge in performance.\n\nThe Cowboys' next challenge will come in Week 3 when they face the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil. Jones remains confident in Prescott's abilities, seeing him as a legitimate championship contender. As the team heads into this crucial away game, Jones's belief in his quarterback's potential remains steadfast.",
  "summary": "Dak Prescott’s 2026 season has already taken the Dallas Cowboys through two very different performances. He struggled in the Cowboys’ opener against the New York Giants, then looked like a completely different quarterback against the Washington Commanders. That turnaround has the team feeling better about its offense heading into Week 3. Jerry Jones has noticed […] The post Jerry Jones Makes…",
  "key_points": [
    "Cowboys owner Jerry Jones praises Dak Prescott's performance as best of his career.",
    "Prescott's improvement credited to dedication, focus on game aspects.",
    "Prescott throws for 279 yards, 4 TDs, 143.8 rating in Commanders game."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}