Dak Prescott insists no-one at the Dallas Cowboys is “giving up” despite another disappointing setback on Sunday.
The Cowboys slipped to 3-4 for the season after a 30-24 defeat at the San Francisco 49ers. It was not a bad performance in isolation but their early-season struggles, plus the prospect of a clash with NFC South leaders the Atlanta Falcons next week, means they are coming to a crunch point.
Prescott, who was 25-of-38 for 243 yards, could not get it done and ended up becoming the first Cowboys quarterback with two interceptions in three straight games since Troy Aikman in 1992.
He said: “I mean me, personally frustrated. Frustrated myself in my play. I imagine the rest of the guys are. Not getting the win, two in a row now, sitting at 3-4. But I can definitely tell you that nobody’s shaken or giving up. Frustration is very high. But it’s a long season. I mean it’s a long season. Division games, a lot are still ahead of us.
“Frustrated. That’s the best way that I can put it.”
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A trip to Atlanta is already looming large with games against the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans and Washington Commanders to follow after that.
It’s a tough schedule but Prescott believes momentum could be key if they can turn their form around.
“We know what it takes in this league,” he added. “You got hot, you get rolling, that’s all you’re looking to do. That’s my point, that this is frustrating but nobody is giving up. Nobody is shook, as you can say, from where we’re at.
“We just got to focus up, get ready to go on the road and got another good team coming up and do whatever we can do make sure we come out with a victory. Get even. Then worry about after that after this next road game.”
Under-pressure Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy admitted his team still have a “ton to work on”.
“We’re disappointed,” McCarthy said. “Our men really had a good week of preparation. I thought there were areas of improvement. But still, we have a ton to work on.”
