The Dallas Cowboys are already on the defensive after a brutal 28-20 loss to the New York Giants in Week 1, and quarterback Dak Prescott isn’t holding back with his frustrated message to the doubters. Straight up, he told reporters Thursday, “Nobody’s more pissed than myself and these guys in here.” That’s the kind of raw honesty you want from your signal-caller when things are looking rough, even if it’s just the first game.
Dak Gets Real With the Fans
Look, 0-1 sucks. We all know that feeling when our team drops one early. Prescott gets it, acknowledging the sting of that first game. But he also challenged the “real fans” out there. He said, “I love our fans, but I don’t necessarily feel like I need to speak to that fan. Sorry for them. If they’re a real fan, they’ll stick with it. They’ll trust it. They’ll believe in it.” It’s a classic move: call out the fair-weather folks while rallying the true believers. He emphasized how excited the team was after the offseason moves and training camp, urging the faithful to “turn that energy and come to the game this Sunday and be as loud as you can.” That’s the kind of fire that might just light a spark.
New Defense, Old Problems?
This isn’t just a tough start after an awesome season, either. The Cowboys had two straight seven-win seasons in 2024 and 2025, so they clearly decided it was time for a shake-up. They went big, revamping that defense. Rashan Gary joined an already stacked D-line with Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark. Then they added safety Jalen Thompson in free agency and drafted Caleb Downs at No. 11 overall. On paper, that looked like a killer unit, right? But Week 1? The Giants tore ’em up. New York racked up a staggering 394 total yards and 29 first downs, only punting once in seven drives. Worse, they completely controlled the clock in the second half, leaving Dallas with only two possessions. That’s a huge problem that has to get fixed ASAP, regardless of the talent.
What’s Next for Dak and Dallas?
Prescott’s own performance wasn’t exactly sparkling in Week 1. He finished 22-of-34 for 175 yards and two touchdowns, but also tossed one interception. Now, we know what Dak can do: he threw for 4,552 yards and 30 touchdowns just last year in 2025! So a bounce-back isn’t out of the question for him personally. The bigger question mark still hangs over that defense and their ability to stop anyone. This Sunday, the Cowboys are staring down an 0-2 start, facing NFC East rivals, the Washington Commanders. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. ET. For Dallas, this isn’t just another game; it’s a chance to show if that revamped defense can actually perform, and if Prescott’s fire can ignite a season that’s already feeling the heat.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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