6 major takeaways from the Cowboys’ statement win over the Vikings
![Nov 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates a touchdown with running back Tony Pollard (20) during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports Nov 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates a touchdown with running back Tony Pollard (20) during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fthelandryhat-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fimagn-images-2F2018-2F08-2F19475375-850x560-c6b391e7d179d9e71cfd514d5979e8f2b2bd12a46ddccd4f6d96654adc1118de.jpg)
3. This was the best Dak Prescott has looked since last year
Last season, Prescott ended the regular season on a tear. In his final three games, he totaled over 850 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and no interceptions. He looked the best he had all season, and he played a lot like that against the Vikings on Sunday.
No. 4 finished the contest 22-of-25 with 276 passing yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, and 16 rushing yards, most of which came on a third-down conversion. He looked poised and clearly made no mistakes with his throws.
The #Cowboys are averaging over 35 PPG in the four games since Dak Prescott returned from his injury.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) November 21, 2022
Given his yards-per-attempts as well, these were no dink-and-dunk passes. He was making accurate throws down the field. On passes over 20 yards, the signal-caller went 3-3 for 130 yards and a touchdown.
To further dive into his deep passes, in Week 11, Prescott was the second-highest graded passer on deep throws according to PFF, with a 96.7 grade. He looked great. He looked more comfortable than in recent weeks, so hopefully, this is something he can keep going into the Thanksgiving matchup against the New York Giants.