EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Oct. 5, 2025) – Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys proved that resilience and leadership can overcome even the toughest circumstances. Playing behind a patchwork offensive line missing four starters, Prescott threw four touchdown passes and guided the Cowboys to a dominant 37-22 win over the New York Jets on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

It was the kind of complete performance Dallas needed after last week’s emotional 40-40 tie with Green Bay. Despite a roster riddled with injuries, the Cowboys controlled the game from the second quarter onward and handed the Jets their fifth straight loss to start the season.

Prescott Leads by Example

Prescott finished 18-of-29 for 237 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing command and poise behind an offensive line that featured just one regular starter — right tackle Terence Steele. Left guard Tyler Smith (knee), left tackle Tyler Guyton (concussion), right guard Tyler Booker (ankle), and center Cooper Beebe (foot) all sat out, but the offense didn’t miss a beat.

“There’s not many teams that can put four new guys in and still feel confident about winning,” Prescott said. “That’s what this locker room is about — belief, next man up, and trust.”

Prescott connected twice with tight end Jake Ferguson, who continued his breakout campaign with seven catches for 77 yards. He also found George Pickens for a 43-yard touchdown and hit Javonte Williams on a 4-yard scoring toss in the fourth quarter.

“I think we’re spoiled,” head coach Brian Schottenheimer said. “Dak’s one of the best leaders I’ve ever been around. Guys believe in him, and he’s playing with a ton of confidence right now.”

Cowboys Find Balance

Running back Javonte Williams delivered his best performance of the year, rushing for 135 yards and a touchdown while also catching a score. His physicality and burst gave Dallas the balance it needed, particularly during long drives that drained the clock and wore down the Jets’ defense.

Two of those drives — both over 90 yards — defined the second quarter. After a Marist Liufau forced fumble set up one possession deep in Dallas territory, Prescott engineered a 13-play, 90-yard drive capped by Ferguson’s 26-yard touchdown reception. On the following series, Williams’ 5-yard score put Dallas ahead 17-3.

Moments later, Williams broke free for a 66-yard run down the sideline, setting up Ferguson’s second touchdown catch and effectively ending any hope of a Jets rally.

Jets’ Struggles Continue

The New York Jets (0-5) remained winless under rookie head coach Aaron Glenn, who became the first coach in franchise history to start his tenure with five consecutive losses. Despite flashes of promise, turnovers and defensive breakdowns once again defined their afternoon.

Quarterback Justin Fields completed 32-of-46 passes for 283 yards and two late touchdowns, but most of his production came with the game out of reach. Fields was sacked five times, and running back Breece Hall’s second-quarter fumble halted New York’s early momentum.

“It’s unacceptable by me,” Hall said. “As one of the best players on offense, I can’t put us in that situation.”

New York became the first team in NFL history to go the first five games of a season without a takeaway — a stat that underscores their struggles to shift momentum defensively.

“I’m going to embrace this challenge,” Glenn said postgame. “We’re going to figure out as a team how to get out of this hole.”

Ferguson’s Fast Start

Ferguson’s performance continued his remarkable start to the season. With 41 receptions through five games, he joined Zach Ertz (2018), Eric Johnson (2004), and Antonio Gates (2007) as the only tight ends in NFL history with at least 40 catches through five contests.

“Jake’s been incredible,” Prescott said. “He’s dependable, smart, and just keeps making plays when we need them.”

Statement Win for Schottenheimer and Dallas

For Schottenheimer, Sunday’s victory carried extra significance — it came against the franchise where he served as offensive coordinator from 2006 to 2011. The Cowboys improved to 2-2-1, finding their rhythm on both sides of the ball despite injuries and adversity.

Defensively, Dallas recorded five sacks and limited the Jets’ ground game outside of Hall’s early bursts. The unit tightened after halftime, holding New York scoreless until two late drives in garbage time.

“It’s about how you respond,” Schottenheimer said. “We talked all week about pride and execution, and the guys delivered.”

With Prescott playing MVP-caliber football and the Cowboys rediscovering their identity, Sunday’s performance may mark the turning point of their 2025 campaign.

Final Score: Cowboys 37, Jets 22