NFC East QB stock watch: Dak Prescott climbs as Joe Milton struggles
Joe Milton, Philadelphia Eagles Grade: Down:— A steep decline in confidence after a difficult first start.
Key points
- It was a welcome response after the Cowboys' overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals, when Prescott managed just 195 passing yards and one touchdown.
- Each player's personal stock can fluctuate week to week, so after Jayden Daniels' productive afternoon ended with a loss and J.J.
- Prescott completed 21 of 34 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns in Dallas' 27-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys Grade: Bullish rebound — A sharp recovery after a disappointing stretch.
Two others, Joe Milton and Jayden Daniels, felt the sting of another loss.
Additional details
- Prescott did lose a fumble, so the afternoon wasn't spotless, but his overall performance was a substantial improvement.
- McCarthy didn't have a disastrous afternoon, but the passing production was limited, and his early departure may have, in part, prevented him from building some offensive momentum.
- Milton can author his bounce-back following a difficult first start (after the bye week, of course).
- The performance also reinforced what makes Prescott hard to dismiss when Dallas plays well.
- Still, Milton missed opportunities and couldn't consistently deliver accurate throws.
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