Dak Prescott backs Jake Ferguson after key interception in loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
In a critical moment during the Cowboys' Week 5 loss to the Buccaneers, Dak Prescott's pass intended for Jake Ferguson was intercepted by Alex Anzalone, sealing a 24-16 defeat. Following the game, Prescott expressed his support for Ferguson, emphasizing the importance of trust within the team and encouraging him to move on from the mistake. Ferguson has faced scrutiny for a decline in performance, currently ranked 75th among tight ends by Pro Football Focus. Prescott acknowledged Ferguson's accountability and urged him to focus on practice and preparation.
- •Jake Ferguson's interception contributed to Dallas's 24-16 defeat.
- •Dak Prescott publicly supports Ferguson after the critical play.
- •Ferguson is ranked 75th among tight ends in Pro Football Focus.
- •Prescott highlights team trust and the need to move past mistakes.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson Gets Blunt Message From Dak Prescott
"The last time we saw the Dallas Cowboys offense, a pass at the Tampa Bay 12-yard line from Dak Prescott was ricocheting up off the shoulders of tight end Jake Ferguson, and dangling in the air before being snatched by linebacker Alex Anzalone with 1:23 to play in Week 5 at AT&T Stadium. That interception […] The post Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson Gets Blunt Message From Dak Prescott appeared first on HEAVY.
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