Dak Prescott Is 0-2 Against the Niners in the Playoffs, And He Just Called Revenge ‘Stupid’

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is gearing up for another shot at the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday, Nov. 15, the very team that eliminated Dallas from the postseason in both 2021 and 2022. You’d think this game would be all about personal revenge for Prescott, but he’s shutting that down hard. He told reporters that while he absolutely wants to beat them, putting his personal history and “revenge” on the rest of the locker room? He thinks that’s “stupid.”

No Personal Vendetta, Just Wins

Prescott isn’t naive; he knows his history against San Francisco. He knows what’s happened in those painful playoff defeats. But for him, this matchup isn’t about settling old scores. It’s about something far more immediate and critical for the Cowboys: getting back-to-back wins for the first time this NFL season and building some serious momentum. After beating the Indianapolis Colts 27-23, Dallas is sitting at a 4-5 record, and putting two victories together is the absolute priority right now. Prescott emphasized that this game is about “us trying to win this game and get some momentum going.”

The Stakes Are Real, But So Are the Problems

This Sunday’s opponent, the 49ers, are walking in with a dominant 7-1 record. Prescott has been performing well, with solid numbers through nine games: he’s completed 218 of 336 passes for 2,381 yards, tossed 16 touchdowns, and only five interceptions. Even better, his recent form has been lights-out, throwing six touchdowns without an interception across his last three starts. The dude is playing some good football.

But the Cowboys have to get their defense sorted. They’re giving up an average of 26.2 points per game this season, which isn’t going to cut it against a 7-1 Niners squad. Prescott understands the challenge ahead, but he’s keeping his focus, and his teammates’ focus, on the opportunity. He called it “a great opportunity to do it against a 7-1 team.” For Dallas, beating San Francisco isn’t just about ending a tough run against one opponent. It’s about creating the momentum they desperately need for a serious playoff push. This isn’t just any game for them; it’s a chance to prove they belong.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.