Dak Prescott’s record-breaking performance has Jerry Jones believing the Cowboys quarterback gives Dallas its best chance to win a Super Bowl.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is already thinking about another Super Bowl run, and Dak Prescott is at the center of those ambitions.
Prescott delivered one of the strongest performances of the young 2026 season in Dallas’ 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders, throwing four touchdown passes and making franchise history in the process.
The performance prompted Jones to offer some of his strongest praise yet for the veteran quarterback, saying Prescott is playing at an extremely high level and gives the Cowboys their best opportunity to win a championship.
Jerry Jones Has High Praise for Dak Prescott
Jones believes Prescott has continued to improve despite being deep into his NFL career.
Speaking after the Cowboys’ Week 2 victory, Jones described Prescott as a player whose work ethic and attention to detail have helped him become a better quarterback over time.
Jones went as far as saying Prescott is playing better now than he has at any previous point in his career.
For a franchise that has not reached the NFC Championship Game since the 1995 season, the comments underline how much confidence Jones still has in his quarterback.
Prescott Gives Cowboys Their Best Chance
Jones directly connected Prescott’s current form to Dallas’ championship hopes.
The Cowboys owner said Prescott’s level of play gives the team its best chance to win a Super Bowl and emphasized that Dallas still has an opportunity to win championships with him.
The comments come after Prescott bounced back from a difficult opening week with a dominant performance against Washington.
Dak Prescott Makes Cowboys History
Prescott’s four-touchdown outing was significant beyond the final score.
He completed 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns, helping Dallas control the game against Washington.
His fourth touchdown pass, a 24-yard connection with CeeDee Lamb, moved Prescott past Tony Romo for the most touchdown passes in Cowboys history.
Prescott now owns the franchise record with 249 career passing touchdowns, surpassing Romo’s previous mark of 248.
CeeDee Lamb Adds to Prescott’s Big Day
Lamb played a major role in the victory as well.
The Cowboys receiver finished with eight receptions for 153 yards and two touchdowns, giving Prescott another explosive option in the passing game.
Jake Ferguson also caught two touchdown passes as Dallas produced one of its most efficient offensive performances of the season.
The result moved the Cowboys to 1-1 after two games.
Cowboys Put Week 1 Loss Behind Them
Dallas entered Week 2 looking to respond after losing its season opener to the New York Giants.
Prescott and the offense answered with a much sharper performance against Washington.
The Cowboys scored 37 points while Prescott avoided an interception and consistently found his playmakers down the field.
The defense also showed improvement after giving up 27 points in the opener, helping Dallas create enough separation to secure the victory.
Prescott’s Recent Form Has Changed the Conversation
The strong showing against Washington has quickly shifted the discussion around Prescott and the Cowboys.
The quarterback is coming off a 2025 season in which he recorded a career-high 404 completions and earned his fourth Pro Bowl selection.
Now, his early 2026 performances have given Dallas another reason to believe it can compete at a higher level.
Health Remains Important for Prescott
While Jones is enthusiastic about Prescott’s current play, durability remains an important part of the Cowboys’ season.
The 11-year veteran has dealt with injuries during his career, including shortened seasons in 2020, 2022 and 2024.
Keeping Prescott healthy will be particularly important if Dallas wants to maintain its championship ambitions deep into the season.
For now, however, Prescott has looked sharp after the opening-week setback.
Cowboys Prepare for Ravens Test
Dallas now turns its attention to a major Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.
The Cowboys are scheduled to face Baltimore on September 27 in Rio de Janeiro, giving Prescott another opportunity to build on his record-setting performance.
The Ravens will provide a different challenge, and Dallas will need more than one strong offensive performance to sustain its hopes throughout the season.
Still, Prescott’s latest outing has given Jones plenty of optimism.
Super Bowl Talk Comes Early in Dallas
It is only two weeks into the 2026 season, but Jones is already talking openly about Prescott and championships.
The quarterback’s record-breaking performance against Washington has reinforced the owner’s belief that Dallas has the right player at the most important position.
Whether that confidence eventually translates into a deep playoff run remains to be seen.
For now, though, Jerry Jones believes Dak Prescott is giving the Cowboys their strongest chance to chase the championship they have been seeking for decades.
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