Cowboys Take Down the GOAT!
Dak Prescott was masterful as he led the Dallas Cowboys to a Wednesday night win against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the playoffs. His thunderous five total touchdowns and an astoundingly powerful defensive display lifted the Cowboys to a thrilling 31-14 win in a prime-time showdown.
A much-needed comeback victory for Dallas, after their season opener, resulted in a 19-3 loss to Tampa Bay earlier this year—proving that Prescott and Co. were confident on their road to redemption in Monday’s wild-card matchup.
Prescott Outclassed Brady
Dak Prescott was determined to prove his mettle in the postseason and end any doubt that he could bring a title to Dallas. As he kept assuring everybody the interception thing would end, his confidence grew steadily in each game.
Prescott was on a different level during the wild card match-up, setting a playoff record by running for a touchdown and throwing another four in a single playoff game – joining an incredible feat (at least 4TD in a postseason game) only Troy Aikman (Super Bowl XXVII) and Roger Staubach (1975 NFC Championship Game) before him have achieved.
His second touchdown pass to Dalton Schultz was especially remarkable, with Prescott scrambling magnificently from left-wing and throwing across his body with great precision – a breath-taking moment that sent Dallas fans into raptures as they watched their team surge ahead 18-0!
With this dominating victory, the Cowboys have ended Brady’s seven-game winning streak against them and secured their first playoff win on the road since the 1992 NFC Championship.
Prescott batted away any lingering concern that he wouldn´t be able to lead them to a championship, as it became increasingly clear that he could take down every obstacle that stood in their way!
What’s Next?
With an early exit in the postseason, Tom Brady will have more time as he will be an unrestricted free agent. The Bucs’ management will surely try to keep him but family will be a significant factor when it comes to choosing to stay. This will be the deciding factor on whether the Buccaneers will try to win it next season or will go for a rebuild.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys will travel to Santa Clara, CA to meet the 49ers who dominated the Seattle Seahawks, 41-23. It has been neck and neck, Seahawks steal the lead at the half by finishing with 17 points in the second quarter alone. However, the 49ers just stomped over them during the second period. The Seahawks’ offense was nowhere to be found while the 49ers put up 15 points.