Dak Prescott nears Dallas Cowboys all-time passing touchdown record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Dak Prescott enters the 2026 NFL season opener against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium needing five touchdown passes to tie the franchise record of 248 currently held by Tony Romo. Prescott already holds the Dallas Cowboys records for career passing yards and total completions. The Sunday night contest serves as a rematch for the Dallas Cowboys, who finished their 2025 campaign with a 34-17 loss at the same venue. As the team enters the new season, head coach John Harbaugh leads the New York Giants, while Dallas faces ongoing concerns regarding offensive line health and the availability of some key personnel. Following this game, the Dallas Cowboys will prepare to host the Washington team in Week 2, while the New York Giants transition to a Monday night matchup against the Rams.
- •Dak Prescott needs five touchdowns to match Tony Romo's team record of 248.
- •The Dallas Cowboys open the 2026 season Sunday against the New York Giants.
- •Prescott is already the franchise leader in career passing yards and completions.
- •John Harbaugh makes his debut as head coach for the New York Giants.
- •Dallas finished the 2025 season with a 7-9-1 record.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Dak Prescott Primed to Top Tony Romo’s Long-Standing Cowboys Record in Week 1
"Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys open the 2026 season Sunday night at MetLife Stadium, a rematch of the stunning 34-17 loss that closed out their last meeting with the New York Giants on January 4. Prescott enters his 11th year under center carrying more than a fresh start. A piece of Cowboys history sits just […] The post Dak Prescott Primed to Top Tony Romo’s Long-Standing Cowboys Record in Week 1 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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