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Dak Prescott on Cowboys' offensive identity
Dak Prescott says Dallas Cowboys' offensive identity is unclear after eight games.
In brief
Dak Prescott says Dallas Cowboys' offensive identity is unclear after eight games. Dak Prescott states the Cowboys' offensive identity is uncertain after eight games, with declining play-action and under-center rates under coach Brian Schottenheimer. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Prescott's blunt assessment
Dak Prescott says Dallas Cowboys have not established a proud offensive identity after eight games.
“Is it one we're proud of? I don't know”
Offensive metrics decline
Cowboys' play-action rate dropped from 28.2% to 24.2% and under-center rate from 38.4% to 35.7% since 2025.
Schottenheimer-Prescott disconnect
Coach believes motion complicates quarterback reads while Prescott uses motion to disguise plays and create matchups.
“Sometimes, it's [motion] just to dress it up and take the defense, give them a different look of us running a core play and breaking some tendencies with a motion to get this play done”
What it means
Dak Prescott states the Cowboys' offensive identity is uncertain after eight games, with declining play-action and under-center rates under coach Brian Schottenheimer.
