Dak Prescott's MVP-like season is being wasted by a dismal Dallas defense

"Two things are very true right now about the 2025 Dallas Cowboys. On one hand, QB Dak Prescott is playing the best football of his career. On the other, he's trying to overcome the worst defense he's ever been saddled with. This dichotomy is what's led to the Cowboys' 2-3-1 record after six weeks, and is on pace to throw Prescott's MVP-worthy performance right into the garbage along with the rest of Dallas' season."

"Give the Cowboys at least a semi-capable defense, and it likely swings their Week 4 game against the Packers and last Sunday's in Carolina to victories. Even that Week 3 game against the Bears might've gone differently if the defense hadn't given up two 30-yard bombs on Chicago's second drive. The offense didn't help: Javonte Williams' early fumble and CeeDee Lamb's injury also gave the Bears momentum. But instead of rallying behind their teammates, Dallas' defense only further opened the wound."

"Even without that result changing, you'd still be looking at a 4-2 record. That would have Dallas tied for first place in the NFC East and with solid positioning in the wild card race. While MVP is an individual award, team success is a heavy factor in who eventually wins it. It usually is at least a division winner, if not the number-one seed in a conference. Generally, it's at least a team that rolls into the playoffs as a clear favorite."

Dak Prescott is playing the best football of his career while the Cowboys' defense is the worst he's had, creating a stark contrast that explains the team's 2-3-1 start after six weeks. Defensive failures have likely turned potential wins in Week 4 vs. Green Bay and last Sunday in Carolina into losses and contributed to the Week 3 Chicago collapse, when two 30-yard bombs and other mistakes shifted momentum. Offensive issues included Javonte Williams' fumble and CeeDee Lamb's injury, but defensive breakdowns dominated outcomes. A 4-2 record would improve playoff positioning and bolster Prescott's MVP case, which usually favors players on winning teams.

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