Dak Prescott Falls 63 Spots After Injury-hit Season. Can He Bounce Back in 2025?

Dak Prescott has officially fallen 63 spots in the NFL's Top 100 Players list, plummeting from No. 16 in 2024 to No. 79 in 2025 — the biggest drop for any quarterback this year. Once hailed as a top-tier signal-caller after a career-best 2023 season, Prescott enters the new season with doubts swirling around his durability, efficiency, and elite status.

Much of Prescott’s decline can be traced to the injuries he battled during the 2024 campaign. A mid-season shoulder issue, followed by lingering ankle soreness, forced him to miss two key games and limited his mobility in several others. Though he returned down the stretch, his rhythm and mechanics never fully recovered, leading to inconsistent performances and untimely turnovers.

Statistically, Prescott’s regression was clear. He threw 24 touchdowns to 13 interceptions, down from 36 TDs and only 9 picks in 2023. His QBR dipped significantly, especially in late-game situations, where he struggled under pressure. The Cowboys’ offense also stalled, averaging just 20.4 points per game over the last six weeks — a far cry from their explosive output the year prior.

Injuries weren’t the only factor. Dallas’ offensive line suffered from instability, and the ground game lacked balance. Still, Prescott remained the emotional core of the locker room. With reports of a healthy offseason and a renewed focus heading into training camp, fans and analysts alike are watching to see whether this drop serves as fuel for a comeback narrative.

Prescott has faced adversity before — and often answered with resilience. As training camp in Oxnard approaches, the Cowboys' franchise quarterback now finds himself in an unfamiliar position: doubted, overlooked, and searching for redemption. No. 79 might just be the number that reignites the fire.