Dak Prescott Is One Season Away from Becoming the Cowboys’ Greatest Statistical Quarterback

Dak Prescott’s playoff record may be a cause for concern — a modest 2-5 in the postseason — but his overall impact on the Dallas Cowboys is inching closer to legendary status. As he enters his 10th NFL season, Prescott is poised to make history in a way no Cowboys quarterback has before.

With 31,471 career passing yards, Prescott is within striking distance of surpassing two of the most iconic names in franchise history: Tony Romo and Troy Aikman. Romo currently holds the franchise record with 34,183 yards, while Aikman — who led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl titles — sits at 32,942 yards. Prescott needs just 2,713 yards to pass Romo and only 1,471 to leap past Aikman.

If he achieves that milestone, he won’t just top the passing leaderboard — he’ll place himself at the summit of the Cowboys’ quarterback Mount Rushmore. That would put him ahead of not only Romo and Aikman, but also within touching distance of Roger Staubach’s legacy. While Staubach’s 22,700 yards may not top the stat sheet, his Hall of Fame career and Super Bowl wins make him one of the most revered figures in team history.

The big question is: can Prescott get there this season?

Statistically, the answer is yes. Prescott has averaged 258 passing yards per game throughout his career — the highest per-game mark for any quarterback in Cowboys history. In his last two fully healthy seasons (2021 and 2023), he threw for 4,449 and 4,516 yards, respectively, both top-five league performances.

At his career average, Prescott would only need to play 11 games in 2025 to surpass both Aikman and Romo. On paper, that’s well within reach.

But it’s not just about stats — it’s about availability. Injuries have disrupted Prescott’s momentum in recent years. He has missed 14 games over the past three seasons, including a hamstring injury in 2024 that cut his campaign short. Before the injury, his numbers were already underwhelming — 11 touchdowns, 8 interceptions, and a passer rating of 92.5.

Still, history suggests that betting against Prescott might be premature.

After a lost 2020 season due to a devastating ankle injury, he stormed back in 2021 with a franchise-record 37 touchdown passes and a 104.2 passer rating. Following a rocky 2022, he rebounded again in 2023 with 36 touchdowns, just 9 interceptions, and a rating of 105.9. Time and again, Prescott has answered his critics with top-tier performances.

Now, with new offensive weapons at his disposal — including wide receiver George Pickens, acquired from the Steelers — and CeeDee Lamb still dominating as WR1, Prescott has one of the most talented receiving duos in the NFL. Add to that a new head coach in Brian Schottenheimer and a healthy training camp, and the stars may finally be aligning for Prescott to write his name in Cowboys history.

If he stays healthy and hits the 2,713-yard mark, Dak Prescott will become the franchise’s all-time leading passer. More importantly, he’ll cement his legacy not just as a productive quarterback — but potentially as the greatest statistical QB in the history of America’s Team.