Dak Prescott: Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl expectations ‘absolutely’ realistic in 2026

It’s been 30 seasons since the Dallas Cowboys last appeared in the Super Bowl (Super Bowl XXX in 1995), marking the 8th-longest Super Bowl drought in the NFL (among teams that have appeared in the game). Don’t think Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott doesn’t know all about it. Prescott, who is heading into his 11th season as Dallas’ starter, has established himself as one of the great players in franchise history. He is the Cowboys’ all-time passing yards leader (35,989), along with being just six passing touchdowns away from surpassing Tony Romo as their all-time passing touchdowns leader (249). He, however, has not yet led the Cowboys back to the Super Bowl. At an event for the Dak Prescott Foundation on Friday night, Prescott discussed those heavy Super Bowl expectations. “Shoot yeah, that’s what’s left for me,” Prescott said. “That’s always been my mindset. That’s the one thing I truly love about the Cowboys organization and fanbase; it’s [a Super Bowl] or nothing. That is what being a competitor is. If that’s not how you’re wired, whether you’re a fan, player, or coach, then I think you’re in the wrong business. Honestly, I don’t want you on my team. I love those expectations, and they’ll always be there.” Dak Prescott talks Cowboys’ Super Bowl expectations for 2026 Prescott has led Dallas to the postseason five times, but the Cowboys have yet to advance past the Divisional Round. However, Prescott believes that Super Bowl expectations remain ‘absolutely’ realistic for the upcoming 2026 season. “Absolutely,” Prescott responded. “Each year you think that, but we have last year’s offense, we made some changes, and got a great defensive coordinator, young guys, old guys, and a great mix of vets. We understand what needs to be done. When you’ve got the vets we do, we know how to approach each and every day and understand that it is a journey and a process. It’s not going to happen in week one of Training Camp, but we’ve got to make sure we’re getting better every day and moment we’re together.” Dallas is coming off an odd 2025 campaign, in which it simultaneously boasted one of the best offenses and worst defenses in the NFL. The Cowboys’ 391.9 YPG ranked second in the league, while their 377.0 YPG allowed ranked 30th in the league. They finished with a 7-9-1 record, failing to reach the postseason. Following an offseason in which Dallas made some moves, retained offensive coordinator Klayton Adams, and brought in defensive coordinator Christian Parker, however, the Cowboys are projected to once again return to relevance in the NFC. It remains yet to be seen whether or not Prescott’s Super Bowl expectations can be met, but with the New York Knicks (1973) and Michigan Wolverines (1989) winning their respective titles this past NBA/CBB season for the first time in a long time, nothing remains off the table regarding a long-awaited return to the sport’s pinnacle for Dallas.