Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott offered a blunt and emotional assessment following the team’s latest setback against the Minnesota Vikings.
Prescott acknowledged that he was surprised after the defeat and also admitted his frustration with how the season had unfolded.
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Reflecting on the Cowboys’ situation, Prescott said, “Yeah, definitely surprised. Especially after the bye week, the trades get rolling as we did for those few weeks, and then watch the confidence just skyrocket. Stopping teams, scoring at will, coming back from 21 points.”
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) talks to Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) after a game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
The Cowboys QB added, “Just a lot of good wins there to be in this position, just reminds you that every play matters. It’s a hard game. Those guys get paid, too. They practice throughout the week and prepare no differently than we do.”
Lastly, Dak Prescott said, “It’s tough. I’m definitely surprised, hurt, pissed off, and frustrated. But all I can do is get better tomorrow. … I’m frustrated. This was one of the toughest ones I’ve been a part of.”
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on how surprised he is to be in this position: “Yeah, definitely surprised. Especially after the bye week, the trades, get rolling like we did for those few weeks, and then watch the confidence just skyrocket. Stopping teams, scoring at will, coming back…
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 15, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys suffered a 34–26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football in Week 15. Dallas struck first with a 1-yard touchdown run by Javonte Williams and stayed competitive with additional scoring from Malik Davis, sending the game into halftime tied 17–17.
The Cowboys briefly took the lead in the second half with two Brandon Aubrey field goals. But Minnesota responded strongly behind J.J. McCarthy, who threw two touchdown passes and added a rushing score.
A late 53-yard field goal sealed the win for the Vikings. Dallas added a late field goal, but a failed onside kick ended its comeback bid. The loss dropped the Cowboys to 6–7–1, while Minnesota improved to 6–8.
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