At a Glance
- Dak Prescott leads the NFL with 4,482 passing yards, 34 yards ahead of Matthew Stafford.
- Week 18 will decide the final playoff spots in the NFC and AFC.
- Cowboys have the 4th-highest scoring average (49 offensive TDs) but the league’s worst defense.
- Why it matters: A passing title would be historic for Prescott, but the Cowboys still chase a win to keep playoff hopes alive.
In the final game of the 2025 NFL season, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is poised to become the first Cowboys quarterback to lead the league in passing yards. With 4,482 yards, he edges Rams’ Matthew Stafford by 34 and could secure a record-setting title as the playoffs loom.
Prescott’s Pursuit of the Passing Title
Prescott is not only leading in yards but also tops the league with 397 completions and 589 attempts. He earned Pro Bowl honors, has four fourth-quarter comebacks-more than all but one of his previous nine seasons-and his interception percentage is lower than his career average. His on-target and bad-throw percentages, as rated by Football Reference, are also better than his career averages.
- 4,482 passing yards
- 397 completions
- 589 attempts
- 4 fourth-quarter comebacks
Prescott said:
> “I’m just playing the game, but it would be cool if I earned the passing title.”
Prescott added:
> “I’m not going to try to chase the record. I’m not going out there and throw it every time. It may actually be opposite of that, just trying to play a smart game, clean game, most importantly get a win. The records will come if they come.”
Week 18 Playoff Stakes
Only two playoff spots remain, one in the AFC and one in the NFC. The Cowboys face the Giants, while the Rams will play the Cardinals. Other key matchups include:
- Saints (6-10) vs Falcons (7-9): Falcons win guarantees the NFC South.
- Browns (4-12) vs Bengals (6-10): Garrett’s final chance for the sack record.
- Packers (9-6-1) vs Vikings (8-8): Green Bay is already the NFC No. 3 seed.
- Titans (3-13) vs Jaguars (12-4): Jaguars win the AFC South.
- Chiefs (6-10) vs Raiders (2-14): Raiders’ loss guarantees the No. 1 draft pick.
- Dolphins (7-9) vs Patriots (13-3): Patriots rank fifth in points scored and allowed.
- Jets (3-13) vs Bills (11-5): Bills play a Jets team that has lost four straight games by 23+ points.
- Chargers (11-5) vs Broncos (13-3): Broncos win would give Bo Nix a chance to tie Wilson for most wins in a QB’s first two seasons.
- Lions (8-8) vs Bears (11-5): Caleb Williams is 270 yards away from 4,000 yards.
- Commanders (4-12) vs Eagles (11-5): Eagles’ win could secure a second seed.
- Cardinals (3-13) vs Rams (11-5): Nacua and McBride tied for league lead with 119 catches.
- Ravens (8-8) vs Steelers (9-7): Ravens loss would give Harbaugh his third losing season in 18 years.
Key Takeaways
- Prescott could become the first Cowboys QB to lead the league in passing yards.
- Cowboys still need a win to keep playoff hopes alive.
- Week 18 will decide the final playoff spots in both conferences.
The Cowboys’ fate hangs on the outcome of Sunday’s game, as Prescott aims to finish the season on a high note while the league watches the final playoff picture unfold.
