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Cowboys' Dak Prescott Drops Bold Claim After Making History Against Commanders
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In Short: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott made history on Sunday, breaking Tony Romo's franchise record for passing touchdowns during a 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders.
Prescott achieved the milestone with a 24-yard touchdown pass to teammate CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter, bringing his career total to 249 passing touchdowns.
In a postgame interview with reporters, Prescott expressed his gratitude and humility about the achievement. 'This is my time to break this one. Pretty cool to do it against the team I threw my first touchdown against 10 years ago or so. Definitely humbling, something I don't take for granted,' he said.
Prescott also emphasized his ambition to continue breaking records. 'Super, super honored. Super thankful. God's great. Not taking it lightly. But as I told you, it's just the beginning. I want to double it and plan to play for a while, so just getting started,' he added.
The quarterback signed a four-year, $240 million contract in September 2024 to remain with the Cowboys through the 2028 NFL season, securing his future with the team.
Prescott's record-breaking performance came in his 141st game, surpassing Romo's 248 touchdowns in just 165 games. He is now in his 11th season with the Cowboys, after being selected as the team's fourth-round pick in 2016.
To maintain his record-breaking trajectory, Prescott will need to stay healthy and continue to have star receivers like CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Jake Ferguson to pass to.
What this adds
Prescott's achievement marks a significant milestone in his career, surpassing the records of Cowboys legends Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach, though those players won Super Bowl rings.
Background
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has broken Tony Romo's franchise record for passing touchdowns.
What's still developing
- Below Prescott and Romo are Cowboys legends Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach, who have fewer TDs in their careers but won Super Bowl rings.