Dak Prescott’s bold comments spark reaction from Micah Parsons after disastrous loss to Ravens
The Dallas Cowboys were on the verge of a blowout in their Week 3 game against the Baltimore Ravens, trailing 28-6 by the start of the fourth quarter. The final score of 28-25 might suggest a close contest, but don’t be misled – the Cowboys were outplayed for most of the game. A late surge, scoring 19 unanswered points, came too late to prevent the loss and left more questions than answers.
For a team carrying high expectations once again, the Cowboys’ 1-2 start to the season has many wondering if this year will break their cycle of underperformance. Despite their talent, Dallas has continually struggled to convert regular-season success into postseason victories, last reaching the NFC Championship Game in 1995. The team’s inability to make a deep playoff run has become a familiar storyline, and their early-season struggles in 2024 are fueling the same narrative.
Quarterback Dak Prescott, the focal point of Dallas’ offense, had a performance that reflected the team’s inconsistency. He completed 28 of 51 passes for 379 yards and two touchdowns, but his 54.9% completion rate underscored his uneven play throughout the game. While Prescott padded his stats during the Cowboys’ fourth-quarter rally, much of his yardage came during “garbage time,” with the game already slipping away.
Just before the season, Prescott signed a huge four-year, $240 million contract, making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid players. With that comes heavy expectations, and so far, neither Prescott nor the Cowboys have lived up to them. After the Ravens’ defense controlled the Cowboys for three quarters, the pressure on Prescott is mounting as Dallas’ season teeters in the balance.
In response to the growing criticism, Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons defended his quarterback. After a video surfaced of Prescott addressing the fans, Parsons said the team is still finding its rhythm. He fully supported his QB, adding that it’s better for these struggles to happen early rather than later in the season, hinting that the Cowboys could still turn things around.
Despite the sluggish start, the Cowboys have time to recover. The NFC East remains open, with no team pulling ahead. However, Dallas’ upcoming schedule offers little relief. After their Week 4 matchup against the New York Giants, the Cowboys face tough games against the Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, and Philadelphia Eagles – teams that will be hard to beat for a squad struggling with consistency.
Dak called out the fans
Amid growing criticism, Prescott had a message for those doubting the team. As he left the field after the Ravens loss, Prescott was caught on camera telling fans, “Jump off [the bandwagon] if you want.” His comment came at a time when Cowboys fans are understandably frustrated, having seen this before. Although Prescott likely intended to rally support, the reality is that Dallas’ margin for error is shrinking fast.
Prescott’s boldness must be matched by performance on the field in the coming weeks. Otherwise, the patience of Cowboys fans – and Prescott’s rallying cries – may run out as another season edges toward disappointment.
