The atmosphere in Dallas has changed drastically following a crucial loss to the Minnesota Vikings, a setback that has minimized the Cowboys’ postseason hopes. The frustration is palpable, and quarterback Dak Prescott has been the first to publicly admit that playoff chances are all but extinct.
The Cowboys’ situation is complicated and it is Dak Prescott himself who is already throwing in the towel regarding a playoff berth, so fans have less and less hope for the team and the future is not very encouraging.
Dak Prescott throws in the towel with the Cowboys
“Unfortunately, I’m sure the playoffs are out of the picture,” Prescott said, according to NFL insider Ed Werder.
With the odds of qualification falling to a dismal 1%, reality has forced the team leader to refocus the mindset: it is now about maintaining pride and professionalism to finish the season with dignity.
The losing streak has neutralized the brief momentum the team gained with three consecutive victories some time ago. Now, with postseason hopes depending on winning everything and the Philadelphia Eagles losing their remaining games (an almost impossible scenario), the rest of the schedule becomes a test of character.
Dak Prescott will look to talk to Jerry Jones about Cowboys’ future
Sources indicate that Dak Prescott will seek a meeting with Jerry Jones to discuss not only the end of this difficult campaign, but also the long-term future of the franchise in the face of what appears to be another failure to reach the Super Bowl.
Prescott’s pessimism adds to a growing sense of disarray within the team, exemplified by the confusing situation of cornerback Trevon Diggs. Despite feeling ready to play after his injury, Diggs was not activated against the Vikings.
Jerry Jones indicated that the player was not healthy enough, a version that contrasts with Diggs’ own. In the midst of this controversy, Prescott has stepped in to support his teammate, urging him to seek clarity with management. “Prescott told Diggs to find out exactly what they want from him next week,” Joseph Hoyt of the Dallas News reported.
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