There’s no doubt that the Dallas Cowboys, despite still being far from clinching a playoff spot, are currently one of the most feared and entertaining teams in the league after putting together three consecutive wins. One was against the Las Vegas Raiders, but the other two came against the last two Super Bowl champions: the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.
The win over the Eagles was simply incredible. The Cowboys were losing 21-0 in the second quarter and ended up taking the victory 24-21 thanks to a great performance by the defense. With the arrival of All-Pro tackle Quinnen Williams, this unit has undoubtedly taken a big step forward. Meanwhile, in the win over the Chiefs, they managed their emotions in a hard-fought battle and ultimately won 31-28, despite Patrick Mahomes throwing four touchdowns.
Dak Prescott is closing in on the MVP race this season
One of the main reasons behind this Dallas Cowboys streak is their $60 million-a-year man: Dak Prescott, who is playing at an impressive level and showing his full power and talent against teams like the Eagles and the Chiefs. After this run, the sportsbooks have begun to take notice.
A month ago he was forgotten, but after his outstanding performance in November, Prescott’s MVP odds have drastically improved, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, which places the Cowboys quarterback in third among the favorites, behind Matthew Stafford (+105) and Drake Maye (+125). With five games remaining, anything can happen.
Last week, before the game against the Eagles, Prescott’s MVP odds were +10000. However, after his last two outstanding performances, his line now sits at +1100. This jump is absolutely wild, and if Prescott leads these Cowboys to the playoffs, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he takes the award.
At the moment, Dak Prescott leads the league in passing yards with 3,261, is tied for second with 25 passing touchdowns, and most importantly, through Week 13, he has thrown only eight interceptions. There’s no doubt he has become the leader Cowboys fans have long hoped for, and he has maximized the talent of George Pickens.
Right now, the Dallas Cowboys are still outside the playoff picture, but they’re on the right path, and if they keep this pace, they could find themselves in the postseason. They are also two games behind in the NFC East race, with the Eagles slipping, so the season for Dak Prescott and company is about to get very interesting.
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