Dallas Cowboys beginning quarterback Dak Prescott has a unique goal on his thoughts forward of December than having his title talked about in conversations relating to the season’s Most Helpful Participant Award.
“I’m about one aim, and it’s a giant group aim, and I do know if my title’s in there which means we’re enjoying nicely,” Prescott mentioned on Monday, as shared by Charean Williams of Professional Soccer Speak. “So, that’s nice. However on the finish of the day, we’re simply attempting to construct. I imply being eight years into this factor, it’s about constructing and constructing and ensuring we’re getting higher and higher every week and getting scorching proper once we have to be.”
In accordance with ESPN stats, Prescott ended Week 12 ranked second within the NFL amongst certified gamers with a 75.3 adjusted QBR, a 107.4 passer ranking, 23 touchdowns by way of the air and a 70.0% completion share on the season. Such numbers are spectacular however will not be adequate to permit the 30-year-old to catch Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles within the MVP race.
As of late Tuesday morning, oddschecker listed Hurts because the betting favourite at +170 odds to win MVP. At that very same time, Prescott was at +1000.
The ten-1 Eagles lead the 8-3 Cowboys within the NFC East standings, and Philly already has a win in hand over Dallas from earlier this month. The 2 groups subsequent meet in Week 14 on Dec. 10.
“Common-season numbers are nice, however getting wins, that’s what’s most necessary,” Prescott added throughout his feedback. “On the finish of the day, we’re attempting to stack and continue to grow this group to get higher every week.”
Prescott’s subsequent alternative to construct his MVP case will come when the Cowboys host the 6-5 Seattle Seahawks this Thursday evening. Oddschecker had Dallas as a nine-point favourite for that matchup on Tuesday morning.
