Dak Prescott Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 33
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 230 lb
- Experience
- 11th season
- Drafted
- 2016 R4, #135
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 21.4
- Pos rank
- QB9
- Rostered
- 95%
Week 4 at Texans, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 9th vs. QBs, favorable
Dak Prescott Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
21.4 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Dak Prescott's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week and two mid-range starts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at NYG,15.4,QB19
- Week 2, Win,vs WAS,29.8,QB3
- Week 3, Loss,vs BAL,18.9,QB19
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at HOU,FavorableTexans vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 8,vs TB,ToughBuccaneers vs. QBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at GB,NeutralPackers vs. QBs
- Week 7, Oct 26,at PHI,FavorableEagles vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Dak Prescott?
Prescott is averaging 21.4 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 730 passing yards, 7 TD and 1 INT, plus 59 rushing yards. That ranks QB9, which makes him a weekly starter in one-QB leagues.
His td rate (6.7%) is in the 77th percentile among QBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per attempt (7.0) is the weakest, in the 35th. His most-targeted receivers have been CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
His best week was QB3 in Week 2 against the Commanders (29.8 points); his worst, QB19 in Week 3 against the Ravens (18.9). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Texans (9th vs. QBs) in Week 4 and the Eagles (7th vs. QBs) in Week 7.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Prescott ranks among all QBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every QB with at least 60 pass attempts in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Completion rate
69.5%73rd percentile, above average
Yards per attempt
7.035th percentile, below average
TD rate
6.7%77th percentile, above average
Fantasy points per play
0.5669th percentile, about average
Dak Prescott 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Giants | L 20–28 | 15.4 | QB19 |
| 2 | vs Commanders | W 37–20 | 29.8 | QB3 |
| 3 | vs Ravens | L 31–34 | 18.9 | QB19 |
| Total | 1–2 | 64.1 | QB9 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DAL | 3 | 730 | 7 | 1 | 59 | 64.1 | 21.4 | — |
| 2025 | DAL | 17 | 4,552 | 30 | 10 | 177 | 323.8 | 19.1 | QB6 |
| 2024 | DAL | 8 | 1,978 | 11 | 8 | 54 | 124.5 | 15.6 | QB31 |
| 2023 | DAL | 17 | 4,516 | 36 | 9 | 242 | 351.8 | 20.7 | QB3 |
| 2022 | DAL | 12 | 2,860 | 23 | 15 | 182 | 213.6 | 17.8 | QB18 |
| Career | 142 | 36,719 | 250 | 93 | 2,174 | 2707.3 | 19.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The surrounding talent only strengthens the case: a CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Jake Ferguson trio gives him a complete passing menu, and sharper red-zone conversion could push him toward the top five. He profiles as a draft-day bargain, with consensus rankings near QB11 and a price hovering around the eighth quarterback off the board. Modest passing-volume regression is plausible, but the discount makes him a near-lock value at QB1. Behind him on the depth chart: Sam Howell. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 26. Injury history
- 2024hamstring9 games
- 2022right wrist5 games
- 2021right calf1 game
- 2021right shoulderPlayed through
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Dak Prescott Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Dak Prescott in Week 4?
Dak Prescott is a weekly starter in one-QB leagues for Week 4 at the Texans, as the QB9 in PPR total points this season (21.4 a game). The Texans rank 9th in PPR points allowed to QBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Prescott.
How many fantasy points is Dak Prescott averaging in 2026?
Dak Prescott is averaging 21.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 64.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 18.9 points.
Where does Dak Prescott rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Dak Prescott ranks QB9 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in one-QB leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Dak Prescott worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Dak Prescott is a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB, 12-team 1QB and 10-team 1QB leagues. He is rostered in 95% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Dak Prescott's fantasy football role?
Dak Prescott is the Cowboys' starting QB, with Sam Howell behind him. He is averaging 35.0 pass attempts and 3.3 carries a game in 2026.
What are Dak Prescott's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Dak Prescott's next three games are Week 4 at the Texans (9th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable), Week 5 vs. the Buccaneers (23rd in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough) and Week 6 at the Packers (22nd in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Dak Prescott been in fantasy football this season?
Dak Prescott has finished as a top-12 QB in 1 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 7.5 points around his 21.4-point average.
What is Dak Prescott's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Dak Prescott's floor has been 15.4 PPR points (Week 1, QB19) and his ceiling 29.8 (Week 2, QB3). His median week has been 18.9 points. See Prescott's full game log.
Dak Prescott 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Dallas CowboysTouchdowns account for 44% of his fantasy production, making his weekly output highly TD-dependent.
Passing
- Yards
- 730
- Comp %
- 69.5%
- TD
- 7
- INT
- 1
73/105 Comp/Att7.0 Y/A107.2 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- 59
- TD
- 0
10 Att5.9 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 64.1
- Pos rank
- QB9
29.8 Best Week 2 vs WAS15.4 Worst Week 1 @ NYG
Advanced Passing Stats
Prescott works the short and intermediate areas more than most QBs.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| EPA per play | +0.35 | 91st | +0.15 | 83rd |
| Success rate | 53.4% | 91st | 47.4% | 75th |
| Completion rate | 69.5% | 74th | 67.4% | 75th |
| Yards per attempt | 7.0 | 40th | 7.6 | 78th |
| TD rate | 6.7% | 71st | 5.1% | 70th |
| Usage | ||||
| Pass attempts per game | 35.0 | 77th | 36.8 | 98th |
| Style | ||||
| Time to throw | — | — | 2.82s | 43rd |
| Air yards per attempt | 7.9 | 46th | 8.1 | 60th |
| Deep-attempt rate | 11.1% | 54th | 10.7% | 38th |
| Context | ||||
| Completion % over expected | +6.3 | 80th | +2.3 | 73rd |
| Pressure rate | 22.2% | 49th | 21.3% | 57th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 36 qualified QBs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 41. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Prescott adds value per play and stays on schedule.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 35.0 pass attempts and 3.3 carries a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
21.4
Fantasy PPG
243
Pass yds/g
2.3
Pass TD/g
Dak Prescott career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 73 | 105 | 730 | 7 | 1 | 59 | 64.1 | 21.4 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 404 | 600 | 4,552 | 30 | 10 | 177 | 323.8 | 19.1 | QB6 |
| 2024 | 8 | 185 | 286 | 1,978 | 11 | 8 | 54 | 124.5 | 15.6 | QB31 |
| 2023 | 17 | 410 | 590 | 4,516 | 36 | 9 | 242 | 351.8 | 20.7 | QB3 |
| 2022 | 12 | 261 | 394 | 2,860 | 23 | 15 | 182 | 213.6 | 17.8 | QB18 |
| 2021 | 16 | 410 | 596 | 4,449 | 37 | 10 | 146 | 316.6 | 19.8 | QB8 |
| 2020 | 5 | 151 | 222 | 1,856 | 9 | 4 | 93 | 136.6 | 27.3 | QB32 |
| 2019 | 16 | 388 | 596 | 4,902 | 30 | 11 | 277 | 342.8 | 21.4 | QB2 |
| 2018 | 16 | 356 | 526 | 3,885 | 22 | 8 | 305 | 281.9 | 17.6 | QB14 |
| 2017 | 16 | 308 | 490 | 3,324 | 22 | 13 | 357 | 269.7 | 16.9 | QB10 |
| 2016 | 16 | 311 | 459 | 3,667 | 23 | 4 | 282 | 281.9 | 17.6 | QB7 |
| Career | 142 | 3,257 | 4,864 | 36,719 | 250 | 93 | 2,174 | 2707.3 | 19.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
19.1
Career PPG
142 games over 11 seasons
85%
Availability
Share of team games he played
50%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
8.2
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Prescott has averaged 19.1 fantasy points per game over 142 games and 11 seasons, with six top-12 finishes (2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025).
So far in 2026 he is at 21.4 per game, up 2.3 from 2025. His volume has held at about 35.0 pass attempts a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His most-targeted receivers this season have been CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Prescott's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 4,902Pass yards2019
- 37Pass TD2021
- 351.8Fantasy pts2023 · QB3
- 36,719Career pass yds2016–2026
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Dak Prescott Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Dak Prescott have in 2026?
Dak Prescott has 64.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 21.4 per game across 3 games. That total ranks QB9 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many passing yards does Dak Prescott have this season?
Dak Prescott has 730 passing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 243 a game over 3 games, on 73 of 105 completions. His high was 279 yards, in Week 2 against the Commanders.
How many passing touchdowns does Dak Prescott have this season?
Dak Prescott has thrown 7 touchdown passes in 2026 through Week 4.
How many interceptions has Dak Prescott thrown this season?
Dak Prescott has thrown 1 interception in 2026 through Week 4, one every 105 attempts, against 7 touchdown passes.
What is Dak Prescott's completion percentage?
Dak Prescott is completing 69.5% of his passes in 2026, 73 of 105, at 7.0 yards per attempt.
How many rushing yards does Dak Prescott have this season?
Dak Prescott has 59 rushing yards on 10 carries in 2026 through Week 4. His high was 26 yards, in Week 2 against the Commanders.
How many games has Dak Prescott played in 2026?
Dak Prescott has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Dak Prescott's stats last season?
In 2025, Dak Prescott completed 404 of 600 passes for 4,552 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, adding 177 rushing yards in 17 games. That was 323.8 PPR points (19.1 per game), a QB6 finish.
What are Dak Prescott's career NFL stats?
Across 11 seasons and 142 games, Dak Prescott has 36,719 passing yards, 250 touchdown passes and 93 interceptions, plus 2,174 rushing yards, for 2707.3 PPR fantasy points (19.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Dak Prescott have in his career?
Dak Prescott has thrown 250 touchdown passes and run for 31 touchdowns in his NFL career, 282 in all, over 142 games.
How many career passing yards does Dak Prescott have?
Dak Prescott has 36,719 career passing yards over 11 seasons, on 3,257 completions in 4,864 attempts.
Dak Prescott Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
21.4
Pass yds/g
243
Pass TD/g
2.3
Cmp %
69.5%
Rush yds/g
20
Across 3 games in 2026, Dak Prescott has averaged 243 passing yards, 2.3 passing touchdowns and 21.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Dak Prescott has finished as a top-12 QB in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 2 against WAS (29.8 points); the lowest was Week 1 against NYG (15.4).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYG10th | L 20-28 | 15.4 | 22/34 | 175 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0 | QB19 |
Week 1 · NYG · L 20-28 · 15.4 pts
How the 15.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | WAS2nd | W 37-20 | 29.8 | 26/31 | 279 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 0 | QB3 |
Week 2 · WAS · W 37-20 · 29.8 pts
How the 29.8 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 3 | BAL14th | L 31-34 | 18.9 | 25/40 | 276 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0 | QB19 |
Week 3 · BAL · L 31-34 · 18.9 pts
How the 18.9 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One QB1 week and two QB2 weeks. For a quarterback ranked QB9 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between QB3 and QB19.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss vs. Baltimore
25/40, 276 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 4 carries, 19 yds.
19 of his 40 throws went to George Pickens (11 targets) and CeeDee Lamb (8), and his TD pass went to Jake Ferguson. At 6.9 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a win
26/31, 279 yds, 4 TD, 0 INT. 4 carries, 26 yds.
17 of his 31 throws went to CeeDee Lamb (9 targets) and George Pickens (8), and his TD passes went to Lamb and Jake Ferguson. His most efficient game of the season at 9.0 yards per attempt. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at the Giants
22/34, 175 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT. 2 carries, 14 yds.
14 of his 34 throws went to CeeDee Lamb (8 targets) and George Pickens (6), and his TD passes went to Lamb and Javonte Williams. Just 5.1 yards per attempt. One interception in a game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (21.4)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles
Dak Prescott career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 73 | 105 | 730 | 7 | 1 | 59 | 64.1 | 21.4 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 404 | 600 | 4,552 | 30 | 10 | 177 | 323.8 | 19.1 | QB6 |
| 2024 | 8 | 185 | 286 | 1,978 | 11 | 8 | 54 | 124.5 | 15.6 | QB31 |
| 2023 | 17 | 410 | 590 | 4,516 | 36 | 9 | 242 | 351.8 | 20.7 | QB3 |
| 2022 | 12 | 261 | 394 | 2,860 | 23 | 15 | 182 | 213.6 | 17.8 | QB18 |
| 2021 | 16 | 410 | 596 | 4,449 | 37 | 10 | 146 | 316.6 | 19.8 | QB8 |
| 2020 | 5 | 151 | 222 | 1,856 | 9 | 4 | 93 | 136.6 | 27.3 | QB32 |
| 2019 | 16 | 388 | 596 | 4,902 | 30 | 11 | 277 | 342.8 | 21.4 | QB2 |
| 2018 | 16 | 356 | 526 | 3,885 | 22 | 8 | 305 | 281.9 | 17.6 | QB14 |
| 2017 | 16 | 308 | 490 | 3,324 | 22 | 13 | 357 | 269.7 | 16.9 | QB10 |
| 2016 | 16 | 311 | 459 | 3,667 | 23 | 4 | 282 | 281.9 | 17.6 | QB7 |
| Career | 142 | 3,257 | 4,864 | 36,719 | 250 | 93 | 2,174 | 2707.3 | 19.1 | — |
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Dak Prescott Game Log FAQ
How did Dak Prescott do in his last game?
Dak Prescott scored 18.9 PPR points in Week 3 against the Ravens, a 34–31 loss, a QB19 finish. He completed 25 of 40 passes for 276 yards with 1 touchdown, and ran 4 times for 19 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Dak Prescott score in his last game?
Dak Prescott scored 18.9 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Ravens, a QB19 finish for the week. That was 2.4 below his season average of 21.4.
How many passing yards did Dak Prescott have in his last game?
Dak Prescott threw for 276 yards in Week 3 against the Ravens, completing 25 of 40 passes, and added 19 rushing yards.
How many touchdowns did Dak Prescott throw in his last game?
Dak Prescott threw 1 touchdown pass in Week 3 against the Ravens without an interception.
What were Dak Prescott's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Commanders, a 37–20 win, Dak Prescott completed 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards with 4 touchdowns, and ran 4 times for 26 yards. That was 29.8 PPR points, a QB3 finish.
What was Dak Prescott's best game this season?
Dak Prescott's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Commanders: 29.8 PPR points, a QB3 finish. He completed 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards with 4 touchdowns, and ran 4 times for 26 yards.
What was Dak Prescott's worst game this season?
Dak Prescott's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Giants: 15.4 PPR points, a QB19 finish. He completed 22 of 34 passes for 175 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception, and ran 2 times for 14 yards.
In how many games has Dak Prescott thrown a touchdown pass this season?
Dak Prescott has thrown a touchdown pass in 3 of his 3 games this season, and scored a touchdown of any kind in 3.
Can I see Dak Prescott's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Prescott's weekly results from any season from 2016 through 2025.
Dak Prescott Rest-of-Season Outlook
Volume-driven QB1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB6 last season at 19.0 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's QB9 at 21.4 PPR points per game, against 19.0 over 17 games last season (QB6). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 3rd of 41 in passing volume (35.3 attempts per game), 9th of 41 in efficiency (0.14 EPA per play) and 27th of 41 in rushing (10.4 rush yards per game). His points come from his passing volume. Rushing is the soft spot. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens are his top two targets.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Sam Howell is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchups are the Texans in Week 4 (9th against QBs) and the Eagles in Week 7 (7th against QBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Prescott reclaimed elite status in 2025, ranking third among quarterbacks with 313.8 fantasy points across a full 17 games after the 2024 ankle injury limited him to eight starts and a dismal QB31 finish. His 4,552 yards, 30 touchdowns and a 0.138 EPA per play confirmed the dip was health-driven, not decline, though his 47.4% success rate still trailed the 50% he posted at his 2023 peak. At 32, the efficiency floor is firmly established, and a 67.3% completion rate keeps the volume productive.
The surrounding talent only strengthens the case: a CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Jake Ferguson trio gives him a complete passing menu, and sharper red-zone conversion could push him toward the top five. He profiles as a draft-day bargain, with consensus rankings near QB11 and a price hovering around the eighth quarterback off the board. Modest passing-volume regression is plausible, but the discount makes him a near-lock value at QB1.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 41 quarterbacks who played at least six games. Each bar is one quarterback, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Passing volume
Efficiency
Rushing
- Success rate
- 47.4%
- CPOE
- +2.2
- Sacks taken
- 31
- Pressure rate
- 21.6%
- Bad-throw rate
- 12.5%
- Deep-attempt rate
- 10.5%
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Texans in Week 4 and the Eagles in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for QBs.Wk 4 HOU, 9thWk 5 TB, 23rdWk 6 GB, 22ndWk 7 PHI, 7th
- Heavy passing volume35.3 attempts per game, 3rd of 41 QBs in 2025.
- Strong efficiency0.14 EPA per play, 9th of 41 QBs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Sam Howell is next on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Buccaneers in Week 5 (23rd) is among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
- Pressure and sacks31 sacks and a 21.6% pressure rate in 2025.
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Dak Prescott Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Dak Prescott's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Dak Prescott projects as a volume-driven QB1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB, 12-team 1QB and 10-team 1QB leagues. His passing volume (35.3 attempts per game, 3rd of 41 QBs in 2025) supports that. His rushing (10.4 rush yards per game, 27th of 41 QBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Dak Prescott's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Dak Prescott is the QB9 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in QB1 territory, a weekly starter in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Dak Prescott's projected role going forward?
Dak Prescott is the listed starting QB, with Sam Howell next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Dak Prescott get more pass attempts?
Dak Prescott's pass attempts are holding steady: 35.5 a game over his last two games against 35.0 for the season. Game script drives much of that, and trailing teams throw more.
What is Dak Prescott's fantasy football upside?
Dak Prescott's upside: his ceiling this season is 29.8 PPR points (Week 2, QB3), his passing volume (35.3 attempts per game, 3rd of 41 QBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Texans in Week 4 and the Eagles in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for QBs.
What could hurt Dak Prescott's fantasy value?
Dak Prescott's risks: Sam Howell is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his rushing (10.4 rush yards per game, 27th of 41 QBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Buccaneers in Week 5 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Dak Prescott's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Dak Prescott Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriPrescott hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Six logged injuries in eleven seasons, including two shoulder injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 11 games.
Durability
54/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Compound ankle fracture & dislocation · 2020
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 1 | 11 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 9 |
| Hand / thumb | 1 | 5 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 1 |
| Shoulder | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 26 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Shoulder injuries in 2019 and 2021
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 26 games in 11 seasons, 11 of them in 2020
- 6 injuries spread across 5 body parts
Dak Prescott Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Prescott a game this season.
- 2024
Torn Hamstring, surgery 9 games
Suffered a partial tendon avulsion in his hamstring in Week 9, which required season-ending surgery.
- 2022
Fractured Thumb, surgery · Right 5 games
Fractured his right thumb after hitting a defender's hand in the season opener, requiring surgery.
- 2021
Calf Strain · Right 1 game
Sustained a right calf strain on the game-winning touchdown pass in overtime against the Patriots.
- 2021
Shoulder Strain · Right Played through
Suffered a latissimus strain in his throwing shoulder during training camp, limiting his preseason participation.
- 2020
Compound Ankle Fracture & Dislocation · Right 11 games
Suffered a season-ending compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle against the New York Giants.
- 2019
Shoulder Sprain · Right Played through
Injured his right shoulder in a game against the LA Rams but played through the injury without missing a start.
If Prescott Misses Time
Next man up: Sam Howell
Sam Howell is next on the Cowboys depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Prescott managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Prescott misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Dak Prescott Injury FAQ
Is Dak Prescott injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Dak Prescott is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Dak Prescott playing this week?
Dak Prescott has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Texans on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Dak Prescott missed any games this season?
No. Dak Prescott has played in every Cowboys game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Dak Prescott's injury history?
Dak Prescott has 6 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 26 games in all: 11 for a right compound ankle fracture & dislocation in 2020, 9 for a torn hamstring in 2024, 5 for a right fractured thumb in 2022 and 1 for a right calf strain in 2021.
What was Dak Prescott's most recent injury?
Dak Prescott's most recent logged injury was a torn hamstring in Week 9 of 2024. It cost him 9 games.
Does Dak Prescott have any recurring injuries?
Yes: shoulder injuries in 2019 and 2021 (no games missed).
What was Dak Prescott's worst injury?
Dak Prescott's longest absence came from a right compound ankle fracture & dislocation in 2020, which cost him 11 games of the 26 he has missed in his career.
Latest Dak Prescott News & Updates
Prescott quiet in loss vs. Baltimore
25-of-40, 276 YDS, 1 TD, 0 INT
4 CAR, 19 YDS
18.9 fantasy points · QB19
Prescott completed 25 of 40 passes for 276 yards with one touchdown in the 34–31 loss vs. Baltimore. George Pickens led the team with 11 targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 31–34 vs BAL
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Quiet day in wild Week 3 loss (opens in new tab)
Struggled quietly in a wild Week 3 defeat.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 18.9 PPR points, a QB19 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20W 37–20 vs WAS
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Elite performance in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)
Delivered an elite performance to lead the team to a Week 2 victory.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 29.8 PPR points, a QB3 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Positive. Prescott posts season high in win vs. Washington
29.8 fantasy points · QB3 · 8.4 above his 21.4 average
Prescott completed 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards with four touchdowns, and ran for 26 yards in the 37–20 win vs. Washington. CeeDee Lamb led the team with 9 targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Held to 175 passing yards in loss (opens in new tab)
Struggled with just 175 passing yards in the defeat.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 29.8 PPR points, a QB3 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 20–28 @ NYG
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Prescott quiet in loss at New York
15.4 fantasy points · QB19 · 6.0 below his 21.4 average
Prescott completed 22 of 34 passes for 175 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the 28–20 loss at New York. CeeDee Lamb led the team with 8 targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Cowboys Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Prescott's passes.
- George Pickens: Season-high volume in loss to Ravens (opens in new tab)George Pickens, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- George Pickens: Slight improvement in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)George Pickens, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- CeeDee Lamb: Standout effort in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)CeeDee Lamb, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- George Pickens: Kept in check by Giants (opens in new tab)George Pickens, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- CeeDee Lamb: Scores in Week 1 loss on SNF (opens in new tab)CeeDee Lamb, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ryan Flournoy: Impresses during spring work (opens in new tab)Ryan Flournoy, WR. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Dak Prescott News FAQ
What is the latest news on Dak Prescott?
The latest Prescott update, from September 27: Prescott quiet in loss vs. Baltimore. Prescott completed 25 of 40 passes for 276 yards with one touchdown in the 34–31 loss vs. Baltimore. George Pickens led the team with 11 targets.
How does the latest Dak Prescott news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: he scored 18.9 fantasy points, a QB19 finish, 2.4 below his 21.4 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Dak Prescott Bio
Dak Prescott is a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, where he wears No. 4. Born July 29, 1993, in Sulphur, LA, he attended Haughton and played college football at Mississippi State.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Prescott in round 4, pick 135, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
In 142 regular-season games since 2016, he has thrown for 36,719 yards and 250 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 11 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Dallas Cowboys Current team2016–present
Selected in round 4, pick 135, of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 141 starts in 142 games.
College: Mississippi State
Transactions
- ContractAgreed to a four-year, $240 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys.
- DraftedSelected by the Dallas Cowboys in round 4, pick 135.
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About Dak Prescott: Bio FAQ
How old is Dak Prescott?
Dak Prescott is 33 years old. He was born on July 29, 1993. 2026 is his 11th NFL season.
How tall is Dak Prescott?
Dak Prescott is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 230 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.
How much does Dak Prescott weigh?
Dak Prescott weighs 230 pounds, his listed weight on the Dallas Cowboys roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does Dak Prescott wear?
Dak Prescott wears number 4 for the Dallas Cowboys. He plays quarterback.
What position does Dak Prescott play?
Dak Prescott plays quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, wearing number 4. 2026 is his 11th season in the NFL.
What team does Dak Prescott play for?
Dak Prescott plays for the Dallas Cowboys as a quarterback. He has been with the Cowboys since 2016.
Where did Dak Prescott go to college?
Dak Prescott played college football at Mississippi State, after attending Haughton (LA). The Dallas Cowboys drafted him out of Mississippi State in 2016.
When was Dak Prescott drafted?
The Dallas Cowboys selected Dak Prescott in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the 135th overall pick, out of Mississippi State.
What round was Dak Prescott drafted in?
Dak Prescott was a fourth-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, taken 135th overall by the Dallas Cowboys.
What pick was Dak Prescott in the NFL Draft?
Dak Prescott was the 135th overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round.
Where is Dak Prescott from?
Dak Prescott went to high school in Louisiana, at Haughton, before playing college football at Mississippi State.
When is Dak Prescott's birthday?
Dak Prescott's birthday is July 29. He was born on July 29, 1993 and is 33 years old.
How long has Dak Prescott been in the NFL?
2026 is Dak Prescott's 11th NFL season; he entered the league in 2016 as a fourth-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.
What teams has Dak Prescott played for?
Dak Prescott has played for the Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.
What year did Dak Prescott enter the NFL?
Dak Prescott entered the NFL in 2016, when the Dallas Cowboys drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 11th season.