Cowboys: Dak Prescott is obviously fed up with his teammate’s mistakes
The Dallas Cowboys are on fire in Tampa Bay as they lead the Buccaneers 24-0 at the time of this writing. However, not everything has been pretty. The score could easily read 27-0 if it weren't for four missed extra points by Brett Maher, the most by any kicker in postseason history in a single […]
The Dallas Cowboys are on fire in Tampa Bay as they lead the Buccaneers 24-0 at the time of this writing. However, not everything has been pretty.
The score could easily read 27-0 if it weren't for four missed extra points by Brett Maher, the most by any kicker in postseason history in a single game.
Maher also missed an extra point in Week 18 which means the Cowboys kicker is 0-for-5 in his last five attempts. While that doesn't seem very relevant in what's currently a four-possession game, it's a legitimate concern moving forward (assuming the Cowboys' current lead holds).
Quarterback Dak Prescott, who's had a tremendous night, was caught fired up on the sidelines. As he slammed his helmet on the bench, he appeared to yell "Go for f**cking two!"
As is often the case for the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, many will surely find ways to attack the quarterback because of this particular moment. But Prescott has been an A+ leader for America's Team since he stepped in as a rookie in 2016.
This is the exact type of moment NFL fans eat up when it comes from Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers. Especially on a night like this, it's a totally fair reaction. The Cowboys quarterback wants to finish the opponent at hand.
That being said, the coaching staff's decision to let Maher try again is understandable. It was an opportunity for Brett Maher to regain confidence especially as Dallas enjoys a comfortable lead.
Moving forward, who knows where the Cowboys go from here? But Prescott is probably right about going for two for the rest of the night.
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