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Dak Prescott's interceptions could prove fatal for the Cowboys Super Bowl aspirations
The Dallas Cowboys wish to finish their common season on a excessive observe once they face the Washington Commanders this Sunday of their Week 18 sport at FedEx Subject.
The Cowboys have lots to play for nonetheless, because of the Philadelphia Eagles two consecutive losses, considered one of them towards Dallas, which gave Jerry Jones’ group the chance to nonetheless finish the season as division champs within the NFC East, securing a house playoff sport and with the possibility of even ending up with the primary seed within the NFC, which might grant them a primary spherical bye-week as properly.
Dak Prescott’s interceptions are worrisome
For the primary time for the reason that 1994-1995 seasons, which was the final time the Dallas Cowboys received the Tremendous Bowl, the group has completed the season with over 12 wins, and plenty of imagine that is an excellent omen of what might come within the following weeks for them.
However many additionally imagine that in the event that they wish to go on a run for the Vince Lombardi Trophy, their quarterback, Dak Prescott, must take higher care of the soccer, specifically in terms of throwing interceptions in essential video games such because the playoffs, by which an unforced error might show to be deadly.
Dak Prescott is main the league in interceptions, tied at 14 with Derek Carr and Kirk Cousins, with an interception fee of three.9%, however that is atypical for him, as a result of in his first 5 seasons he solely had a 1.7% interception fee, which means he threw solely 50 picks out of his 2,889 passing makes an attempt.
Mike McCarthy is conscious that interceptions might be deadly
After final TNF sport towards the Tennessee Titans, by which Dak threw two interceptions, head coach Mike McCarthy acknowledged that Prescott’s turnovers are one thing they should handle, and promised all people they’re teaching it.
“We’re emphasizing it. He is wired the proper means. Our gamers are wired the proper means. So, sadly, you undergo ups and downs on this league. That is the fantastic thing about how aggressive this league is. This was a sport we wanted to get and we acquired it achieved. So whether or not we do not get any type factors, that is OK. However we’re nonetheless at 12 wins.”