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PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
Prescott averages the third-most dropbacks of any starter, providing elite volume for CeeDee Lamb. With the Cardinals' defensive front unable to generate pressure, Prescott and Lamb are positioned as a top duo coming out of Week 8.PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026
Prescott just posted one of his best games of the season (212 yards, 3 TDs, +0.36 EPA/dropback, 118.3 pass rating) against Philadelphia and faces Arizona's secondary, which grades bottom-5 in EPA/dropback (-0.22), opposing passer rating (106.3), yards/attempt (8.0), YAC/reception (6.2), and passing TDs (9); momentum should continue with Dallas' backs against the wall.PositiveMatchupOct 29, 2026
Matthew Berry loves Dak Prescott at QB6 for Week 8 against Arizona; Prescott is in a spot with a huge team total against a defense that can't slow down the pass.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Prescott receives a Week 8 upgrade despite being a consistent top-12 QB. The source highlights his No. 1 team total (30.3 PPG), No. 3 QB matchup against the Cardinals (+5.4 PPG boost), and No. 4 QB passing matchup (+3.8 PPG boost). The source ranks him as QB4 for Week 8.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Prescott is upgraded to QB4 for Week 8 against the Cardinals. Dallas has the No. 1 team total (30.3 PPG), No. 3 QB matchup boost against Arizona (+5.4 PPG), and No. 4 QB passing matchup (+3.8 PPG). The Cardinals rank 30th in pass EPA (0.22), creating a favorable passing environment.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Dak Prescott is listed with a PPG of 19.0 and a projection of 19.5 points, indicating he is slightly underperforming his projection and is not positioned as an upgrade for Week 8.PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
Prescott is ranked No. 6 for Week 8 against Arizona and receives an upgrade due to scoring setup; the Cowboys are No. 1 in implied team total (30.5 points), playing indoors at home with boosted HFA (outside division, on turf); the Cardinals are No. 32 in defensive pass DVOA (34.9%) and could be without three defensive starters in DT Walter Nolen (ankle), CB Max Melton (knee), FS Andrew Wingard (knee), plus No. 1 CB Will Johnson (neck, IR); Prescott has been a steady low-end QB1 this year (19.0 fantasy points per game, 1,851 yards passing, 13 TDs, 5 INTs with 16-81-0 rushing).PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Prescott has struggled significantly since Week 3, posting poor efficiency metrics: 0.03 EPA/dropback, 63.5% completion, 11.6% off-target, 80.5 passer rating, 6.5 yards/attempt, and 1.0 TD:INT ratio. He ranks as QB19 and has failed to crack the QB1 threshold once over the last month, despite yardage volume from playing in a weak defense. The source notes potential remains but the quarterbacking has been inefficient and uncharacteristic.NegativeValueOct 21, 2026
Dak Prescott is listed as a faller in the rest-of-season fantasy football rankings at QB14.NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026
Dak Prescott is ranked No. 9 in Week 7 QB rankings, indicating the source views him as a mid-tier option for the week.PositiveMatchupOct 15, 2026
Matthew Berry gives Dak Prescott a vote for Week 6 at Green Bay, ranked QB6. Prescott receives consideration based on favorable game environment.NegativeProjectionOct 14, 2026
Dak Prescott is being downgraded in Week 6 rankings; his projection has been reduced from 19.4 PPG to 18.1 PPG, indicating the source is lowering expectations due to unfavorable betting factors, situational spots, disadvantageous defensive matchups, or decreased usage expectations.NegativeProjectionOct 14, 2026
Prescott is ranked No. 12 in the Week 6 QB rankings.PositiveValueOct 13, 2026
Despite a poor performance against Tampa Bay, Prescott has remained efficient this season, ranking in the top-10 in QB EPA per play, CPOE, and success rate; with Lamb healthy on the field, the Cowboys pass attack will remain explosive, keeping Prescott viable for the remainder of the year.NegativeValueOct 13, 2026
Prescott is listed among other players to bid on in Week 6 with 12.13% chopped rate, included in the source's bidding recommendations for the week.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Matthew Berry loves Dak Prescott vs. TB (QB5 projection) for Week 5; Prescott is in a high-scoring environment facing a defense that can't stop the pass, and he sits near the top of the Week 5 game-script board.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
QB is playing some of the best ball of his career in accuracy (70.0% completion, 8.0% off-target) and sack avoidance (3.8% sack rate), which translates to consistent fantasy production. Facing Tampa Bay's pass-funnel defense with the second-lowest pressure rate in the NFL (23.9%), Prescott is well-positioned for another strong week without needing rushing yards.NegativeMatchupOct 7, 2026
Cowboys QB has underperformed outside division (43-55-2 ATS), which is the Week 5 matchup vs. Buccaneers, providing headwind for RB Javonte Williams.PositiveProjectionOct 7, 2026
The source upgrades Prescott for Week 5 vs. Buccaneers despite several headwinds: Cowboys have traveled 11,873 miles over the past month, and Prescott underperforms outside division (43-55-2 ATS, -14.8% ROI). However, the source expects him to look like himself (20.6 fantasy points per game, 1,065 yards passing, 8 TDs, 1 INT with 12-66-0 rushing) because he's at home where the Cowboys have a boosted advantage against the Bucs (outside division, on turf vs. grass, indoors vs. outdoors). Buccaneers could be down EDGE Rueben Bain and FS Antoine Winfield.NegativeValueOct 2, 2026
Aging veteran putting up numbers; source suggests he could be traded for younger high-ceiling asset Justin Herbert in dynasty leagues if Herbert manager is interested and you're not competing this season.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Dak Prescott is included among the eight biggest downgrades in Freedman's Week 4 quarterback rankings, suggesting unfavorable betting factors, situational spots, disadvantageous defensive matchups, or decreased usage expectations.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Prescott is ranked No. 10 in Week 4 QB rankings.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Prescott is ranked No. 6 in Matthew Freedman's Week 3 QB rankings, indicating upgrade status for the week.NegativeMatchupSep 21, 2026
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3 on Paramount+. The source provides this matchup context as part of the Week 2 recap show promotion, noting the historic venue (Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) for the NFL's first game there.PositiveMatchupSep 17, 2026
Matthew Berry loves Dak Prescott vs. WAS in Week 2; Prescott averaged 21.3 PPG at home last season, and Washington just got torched for 14.5 yards per completion and three touchdown passes in Week 1. Dallas carries a top-five implied team total (27) in a game with the second-highest total on the board (50.5). This is a smash spot.NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
Dak Prescott is included in the Week 2 QB rankings with a Week 1 actual of 15.4 FPPG and a Week 2 projection of 20.3 FPPG in half-PPR scoring.PositiveMatchupSep 16, 2026
Prescott underperformed in Week 1 (175 passing yards, 5.0 AY/A), but over the past three years he has led the league with 400+ completions, 4,500+ yards, and 30+ TDs passing in each full campaign. He remains one of the league's purest pocket passers and usually dominates in division play (32-16 ATS, 29.3% ROI), especially against the Commanders (11-4 ATS, 40.6% ROI). The Commanders were No. 31 in defensive dropback EPA (0.239) last year and are dealing with injuries to LBs Frankie Luvu (groin) and Jordan Magee (hamstring). Playing indoors eliminates wind, temperature, and precipitation concerns.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Tyler Smith's loss at LG puts more pressure on Dallas' protection in front of Dak Prescott, though it doesn't change how often Javonte Williams is expected to get the ball. The offensive line loss is a concern for Prescott's protection going forward.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Dak Prescott's projection of 19.3 PPG exceeds his season average of 18.2 PPG, reflecting upside in the Week 1 matchup against the Giants; the source notes Dallas' defensive improvements and suggests the spread may undervalue the Cowboys' strength.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Matthew Berry notes Prescott scored 7.8 points and finished as QB28 in Week 1 2025, but from Weeks 2-17 averaged 20.4 PPG and was the QB4; his nine 20-point games during that stretch tied for the most at the position. The lesson: Week 1 underperformance does not predict season-long ranking.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Prescott is ranked No. 12 in Freedman's Week 1 QB rankings with a projection of 18.3 FPPG.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
In each of his two full campaigns over the past three years, Prescott has led the league with 400+ completions, which he has leveraged into 4,500+ yards and 30+ TDs passing. He's one of the league's purest pocket passers and dominates in division (32-15 ATS, 32.1% ROI). The Giants defense could struggle in its first game with new DC Dennard Wilson. The Cowboys are No. 4 in implied team total (25.5 points).PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Matthew Berry highlights Dak Prescott as an 'unsexy' player who will help you win. Prescott has topped 4,400 passing yards in each of his past three healthy seasons and is attached to an offense that should again rank among the league leaders in pass attempts. He isn't a trendy breakout. He is simply a good quarterback who has repeatedly produced fantasy points.PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
Dak Prescott was rostered as the primary QB in this half-PPR mock, selected in Round 9 and positioned as the source's favorite value quarterback.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Dak Prescott remains the source's favorite value quarterback, described as arbitrage against Joe Burrow, implying superior value at the same draft position or tier.PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026
Dak Prescott is ranked just a few spots ahead of Patrick Mahomes at QB in 2026 ADP, despite Mahomes' injury recovery. Prescott has surpassed 4,400 passing yards in each of his last four healthy seasons, demonstrating consistent high-volume production. The source frames the Mahomes vs. Prescott decision as closer than expected, suggesting Prescott offers reliable QB production in 2026.PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026
With the return of key offensive contributors and offensive coordinator Klayton Adams, nothing should change in Dallas; Prescott could again be near the top of the leaderboard for pass attempts, and the Cowboys' defensive improvements (signing Quinnen Williams, trading for Rashan Gary, drafting Caleb Downs) won't be elite, so game script should continue to favor his passing.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
Prescott was highly involved in the offense to compensate for the struggling Cowboys defense, which ranked last in points allowed per game (30.1) and 30th in total yards allowed per game (377.0); this game script dynamic should continue to favor his passing volume.PositiveUsageAug 28, 2026
In 2025, Prescott ranked second in pass attempts (600) and first in completions (404), demonstrating elite volume; he was also efficient, ranking tenth in the league in passer rating (99.5) and in EPA per dropback (+0.12).PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026
Prescott threw for more than 4,000 yards for the fourth time in his career in 2025; in each of the last four seasons in which he has played at least 16 games, he's passed for more than 4,400 yards, establishing a consistent high-volume passing profile.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
In his last two healthy seasons (2023 and 2025), Dak led the NFL in completions, thanks in part to Brian Schottenheimer's offensive approach and belief in his QB. In the three seasons with Schottenheimer as Dallas' OC/HC, the Cowboys rank second in pass attempts. Matthew Berry expects Dak to help managers win a lot of fantasy championships in 2026.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
A healthy Dak Prescott has finished as a top-10 fantasy QB in each of his last four fully healthy seasons, averaging 18.5 PPG. In his last two healthy seasons (2023 and 2025), Prescott led the NFL in completions, benefiting from Brian Schottenheimer's offensive approach. Under Schottenheimer as OC/HC over three seasons, the Cowboys rank second in pass attempts. Matthew Berry projects Prescott as a top-10 fantasy QB in 2026 when healthy.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Prescott is recommended as a quarterback to wait for in Superflex leagues rather than spending early picks on elite options. He's described as always feeling like an afterthought in drafts despite solid production; he threw for 4,500+ yards and 30 touchdowns last season as a pocket passer looking downfield, finishing QB4 and QB9 in his last two healthy years (2023 and 2025). Valenzuela emphasizes he can be a winning strategy without paying up for elite quarterbacks.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Prescott was selected in Round 7 to pair with CeeDee Lamb. From 2021-25, Prescott ranks sixth in pass attempts per game (35.2) and dropbacks per game (38.5), establishing himself as one of the busiest quarterbacks in football. During that span, he's been one of the most productive and efficient passers: 262.2 passing YPG (5th), 1.96 passing TD per game (3rd), 5.6% TD rate (4th), 36.4% 1D/Att (9th), and 18.4 FPPG (9th).NegativeProjectionAug 23, 2026
Prescott's rushing production remains a weakness; he leaves plenty to be desired in the rushing department. However, Pfeifer projects 200 rushing yards and a few rushing scores as within the range of outcomes for 2026. His scramble rate climbed 2% in 2025, which may provide modest upside to rushing totals.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Prescott's supporting cast improved significantly with the addition of George Pickens alongside CeeDee Lamb. When Lamb missed four games last season, Prescott averaged 267 passing yards, 28 passing touchdowns, and 22.9 fantasy points in those four games. With Lamb off the field entirely, Prescott maintained 69.1% completion rate, 10.4 Yd/Cmp, 6.8% TD rate, and 0.55 fantasy points per dropback. When both Lamb and Pickens were on the field, Prescott's yards per attempt (8.1) and yards per completion (11.9) climbed, demonstrating the impact of having two top-12 wide receivers.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
The Cowboys ranked second in plays per minute (2.1) and led the league in neutral play clock (11.81 seconds) in 2025. Prescott led the NFL in pass attempts with 20-30 seconds left on the play clock (78), providing both pace and volume on a weekly basis. Dallas' poor defense (2.8 points per drive allowed, 33.3% TD rate) forced the offense to keep its foot on the gas, but Pfeifer expects Schottenheimer's pass-heavy tendencies to persist even with defensive improvements, as the team will continue to rely on Prescott's arm.PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026
From 2021-2025, Prescott ranks sixth in pass attempts per game (35.2) and dropbacks per game (38.5), with elite efficiency metrics: 262.2 passing YPG (5th), 1.96 passing TD per game (3rd), 5.6% TD rate (4th), and 18.4 FPPG (9th). Last season he ranked second in dropbacks (654) and attempts (600), third in passing yards (4,552), and was fantasy's QB9 on a PPG basis (18.4 FPPG, 19.5 if Week 18 is removed).PositiveValueAug 23, 2026
Prescott is drafted about two full rounds behind Joe Burrow despite nearly identical per-game projections (Prescott: 35.6 attempts, 265.6 yards, 1.8 TD, 19.0 FPPG vs. Burrow: 36.1 attempts, 255.5 yards, 2.1 TD, 19.3 FPPG). Adam Pfeifer identifies this as late-round arbitrage, noting Prescott is an ideal target when waiting on quarterback in drafts, typically coming off the board in Rounds 8-10 where most starting QBs are selected.NegativeDepth ChartAug 21, 2026
Dallas Cowboys quarterback ranked 88th overall in 2026 fantasy football; has bye week 14.PositiveValueAug 9, 2026
Carlucci waited at quarterback and landed Prescott in Round 7, stating he still thinks Prescott is wildly underappreciated. Carlucci notes Dallas plays in a dome, ranked top-five in EPA per play last year, and has enough firepower to keep the offense humming. Pairing Prescott with Javonte Williams is a small bet on the Cowboys' offense efficiency and red-zone production.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
Jake Trowbridge traded away Dak Prescott for Josh Rosen plus a couple of meaningless rookie picks in a Superflex league—a trade he now recognizes as breathtakingly awful. Prescott's value was severely underestimated relative to Rosen, a first-round Cardinals pick who was replaced by Kyler Murray a year later. The lesson: draft capital usually matters, but this trade exemplifies how a proven quarterback was given away for a prospect with minimal upside.NegativeValueAug 4, 2026
Dak Prescott is positioned as a high-end option with less risk than Joe Burrow at similar ADP. The Cowboys still have the offense humming and are throwing a ton, making Prescott a preferable alternative to Burrow when comparing profiles and risk.PositiveValueJul 29, 2026
Prescott was taken at QB and felt perfect after already having Pickens; the source notes he is wildly underappreciated coming off a monster season, has continuity with Dallas, should keep humming in a weak division, and provides built-in correlation to Pickens at a discount.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Dak Prescott remains an attractive value compared to elite fantasy quarterbacks heading into the 2026 best ball playoffs. The Cowboys face three playoff games with projected totals of at least 49.5 points (Week 15 at Rams 52.5, Week 16 vs. Jaguars 51.5, Week 17 vs. Giants 49.5), all in dome games with no weather concerns, making Prescott an efficient stack anchor without requiring premium draft capital.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
Matthew Berry mentions Dak Prescott as one of the scrappy sleeper QBs in the QB7-QB15 tier that could fall to him in some drafts if he misses out on the second tier after Allen.PositiveValueJul 21, 2026
Prescott carries an ADP of 98.0 and projects for 303.4 PPR points in 2026. The source highlights him as a QB option with a higher ceiling than Jaxson Dart (299.4 points) despite falling much later in the draft, making him a better value play.PositiveUsageNo date
Led NFL in pass attempts with 20-30 seconds left on play clock (78 attempts) under Brian Schottenheimer's fast-paced Cowboys offense. Dallas ranked 2nd in plays per minute (2.1) and led league in neutral play clock (11.81 seconds), running 64.6 plays per game (2nd only to Chicago). Schottenheimer elevated the pace in his first season as head coach after operating fast offenses as offensive coordinator in 2023-2024.PositiveMatchupNo date
The source expresses preference for Dak Prescott's passing volume over C.J. Stroud's conservative approach when evaluating Pickens vs. Collins. Prescott's willingness to sling the ball around the yard in a high-powered Cowboys offense creates better game-script and garbage-time upside for Pickens compared to Stroud's game-management style in a defense-first Texans system.