Dak Prescott’s wizardry in clutch situations waning in 2022
Dak Prescott’s wizardry in clutch situations waned against the Packers in a 31-28 defeat.
According to ESPN’s Ed Werder, Prescott went 4-for-12 for 49 yards and threw two interceptions on third and fourth down during Sunday’s loss. The trend extends beyond the defeat in Green Bay. In four starts, Prescott has completed an NFL-low 43.3 percent of passing attempts on third and fourth down.
These moments define an elite NFL quarterback when they make big plays that close a game or ignite a comeback, and it’s a red flag because Prescott regressed in crunch time.
In 2021, Prescott was better, completing 59.6 percent of his passes on third and fourth down.
Prescott’s inability to make spectacular plays fuels skeptics.
“Jerry Jones has not gotten his money’s worth out of Dak Prescott,” said Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take.
Although Prescott is a good player, making two Pro Bowls, faltering in signature moments hurts his Cowboys (6-3) legacy.
Dallas’ collapse overshadowed the fact he surpassed Hall of Famer Roger Staubach for the third-most passing yards in franchise history.
Prescott can minimize these shortcomings and receive more credit if he delivers later in the season.
