NASHVILLE – short term memory.
Despite scoring three turnovers in the first half at Nissan Stadium Thursday night, another W.
Prescott’s two second-half touchdown passes to tight end Dalton Schultz provided a cushion for the Dallas Cowboys to defeat the injury-depleted Tennessee Titans 27-13 and, well, from the quarterback’s face. I wiped off the eggs.
“You need short-term memory to play this position,” Prescott told reporters afterward. increase.”
If there is a next play. Remember, the final play in overtime in Jacksonville in Week 15 was Noah by Prescott, who finished pick 6 with an interception by Brown’s assist.
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There was a similar unforgettable play in the second quarter against the Titans. Rookie tight end Peyton’s hender shot juggled the pass over the middle into safe Kevin Baird’s hand. So while it goes against Prescott’s record, it’s not the quarterback’s fault.
But before that, Prescott lost control in the exchange, losing his first fumble of the season. Byard then collected the second pick on a throw that was behind Schultz. The Cowboys ended the first half with three straight drives that ended in a Prescott turnover.
This may be a pattern the Cowboys (12-4) and their marquee quarterback would like to forget, but how a turnover would ruin precious hopes of ending the season in Super Bowl 57. It may be better to remember
In other words, the type of mistake that drove Dallas crazy in their early Titans games won’t be cut in the playoffs.
Prescott threw an interception in six straight games and had 10 picks during that period. No, not all the gaffes were on him. However, he scored the dubious distinction of setting a career-high for interceptions in Season 14 (which is tied with Derek Carr for the NFL’s highest).
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He refused to call it a “rash,” but whatever it is, they need to stop spreading as soon as possible.
“I don’t sit there thinking this is going to keep happening,” Prescott said. All potential participants must be focused and understand that there are not many opportunities.
“As we move forward, in this final[regular season]game and every playoff game, every drive matters. Once you reach the position, it becomes a reality.”
It’s worth noting that the Cowboys entered the lead week with the highest turnover margin in the NFL (+12), despite Prescott’s interception problems. This is a credit to his defense for the big play who scored two more turnovers against the Titans.
Prescott, meanwhile, gets credit for his resilience. His all-white uniform got pretty dirty with grass stains, and turnovers left the Cowboys facing opponents playing without their best player, running back Derrick Henry, or their starting quarterback, Ryan Tannehill. On the other hand, I couldn’t finish the game quickly. However, Prescott made several money throws that reminded us of the potential for explosive attacks while clicking consistently.
Teammates also noted his composure after early setbacks.
“Once again, he was able to overcome adversity and close out this game,” said receiver Cee Dee Lamb, who caught 11 passes for 100 yards. “Quarterback is the most difficult position in this sport that we play in. Obviously there are good things and bad things and we learn from that.”
Schultz added: Whether he just threw the pick or he threw the ball 99 yards, you know exactly what you’re getting out of him. “
The Cowboys, who wrap up the regular season in Washington, still have a shot at winning the NFC East if the Philadelphia Eagles drop the last two games. Worst of all, they’ve already won the best wildcard playoff his slot, his fifth seed in the NFC.
It was yet another season of hope and hype, but it has enough substance.
When the possibility of a deep playoff run was mentioned to Prescott, he sounded determined, if not defiant.
“It will go that far,” he said firmly.
Still, as if leading the NFL’s highest-profile team wasn’t enough, the turnover issue has intensified scrutiny. It may seem far from 12-4.
Regardless, it sounds like Prescott hasn’t sweated the critics.
“It’s all outside of our locker room,” he said. We have a culture and brotherhood that knows what can be done.We double it and trust the process.”
And they hoped it wasn’t a playoff tune-up against the Titans.
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