Dak Prescott makes unfortunate NFL history in Cowboys' brutal loss to Panthers
The Dallas Cowboys came up short in Week 6 of the NFL season, falling to the Carolina Panthers on the road. The Cowboys' defense was brutal throughout the game and failed to give Dak Prescott and the offense any help.
Prescott has been stellar through the first six weeks of the year, playing at an MVP level.
Unfortunately, the wins aren't stacking up and that has landed Prescott in uncharted territory. Prescott's output without the wins actually has turned out to be historic.
According to ESPN's Todd Archer, "Since starts were first tracked in 1950, Dak Prescott is the 1st QB to have 11 or more Pass TD/Rush TD, 0 turnovers and a non-winning record over a 3-start span."
Talk about adding insult to injury. Prescott won't say it publicly, but watching the incredible offensive performances go to waste has to be frustrating.
Through the first six games of the season, Prescott ranks second in the league in passing yards (1,617), is tied for third with 13 passing touchdowns, and has thrown only three interceptions. His QBR of 79.5 ranks second among qualifying quarterbacks.
If the defense could simply be mediocre, the Cowboys would be in a much better position entering Week 7.
Dallas' next opportunity to bounce back will come against the division rival Washington Commanders. Kickoff at AT&T Stadium is set for 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX.
Vikings CB Byron Murphry given news he didn't want to hear during the bye week from the London trip
The Minnesota Vikings are on the bye week, but the news doesn't stop just because they aren't playing.
Cornerback Byron Murphy has been fined $17,389 for a horse collar tackle against Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins in the Week 5 21-17 win in London.
Byron Murphy Jr. Facts
- The Arizona Cardinals selected Murphy with the 33rd overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft
- Murphy signed with the Vikings during free agency in 2023, and again in 2025
- Muphy had a career high in interceptions with six and made the Pro Bowl Games as a starter for his performance in the 2024 season.
Byron Murphy Jr. fined for horse collar tackle
As of this writing, we don't know if Murphy is going to appeal the fine, but he may have grounds to do so. Yes, Murphy does grab and pull on the back of the jersey, but it wasn't an egregious one. The reason why the rule was instituted in the first place was when Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens had his fibula broken by Roy Williams in the 2004 season. He missed the rest of the season, but put in one of the best Super Bowl performances ever.
This is the first fine this season for Murphy and the Vikings. Last season, Murphy was fined $11,255 for taunting against the Seattle Seahawks and $10,300 for taunting against the Houston Texans when he was a member of the Arizona Cardinals back in 2021.
