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'Nothing new': Dak Prescott unfazed by Cowboys' brutal early-season schedule, travel
TL;DR
Dak Prescott remains focused on the upcoming NFL season despite the Cowboys' challenging early schedule. He emphasizes a one-game-at-a-time mentality, only concentrating on the first three games.
Key points
- Dak Prescott focuses on the first three games of the season.
- He adopts a one-game-at-a-time mentality.
- The Cowboys' schedule includes a challenging stretch of playoff teams.
- The NFL schedule release is significant for fans and players alike.
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The NFL schedule release has become a major holiday on the sport's annual calendar, the day fans can start looking at travel logistics, the day the team's primetime appearances are set, the day holiday plans and even family vacations come into focus for some, the day the rest of the year starts to fall into place.
But while many within Cowboys Nation are already zeroed in on whether or not the Week 14 bye is too late or how the team will fare during that gauntlet of playoff teams that starts in late November and runs through December, it's different for the players who will actually do it.
The cliché is "one game at a time." Quarterback Dak Prescott admits he doesn't stray too far from that when it comes to previewing the upcoming season.
"First three games," Prescott told reporters at the Reliant Home Run Derby on Thursday night about what he looks at when the schedule is released. "After that, I couldn't tell you much more. I mean, I know who we're playing on Thanksgiving and some here or there, but to me, it's the first three games. ... Honestly, every year, I probably couldn't tell you who our fourth opponent is until Week 2. Just keeping it simple."
So the veteran knows the Cowboys will kickoff their season on the road in front of a nationwide TV audience, with a Sunday night starter against the division-rival Giants at MetLife Stadium.
Prescott says he's happy to launch the season under the lights of primetime.
"It's the best," he admitted. "I anticipated it, having [had] it a bunch: opening the season in primetime. And then just getting to do it up there in New York, it'll be really, really fun. Always fun playing against those guys, always fun playing on primetime. Something we're used to, and something I really enjoy."
The home opener happens in Week 2, with the Cowboys hosting the Washington Commanders before what is sure to be a packed house at AT&T Stadium.
Q&A
What does Dak Prescott think about the Cowboys' early-season schedule?
Dak Prescott is unfazed by the Cowboys' challenging early-season schedule and focuses on the first three games.
How does Dak Prescott approach the NFL schedule release?
Prescott adopts a one-game-at-a-time mentality and primarily considers the first three games after the schedule is released.
What are the key dates in the Cowboys' 2023 NFL schedule?
Key dates include the Thanksgiving game and the Week 14 bye, but Prescott emphasizes focusing on the initial three games.
Why is the NFL schedule release significant for fans and players?
The NFL schedule release helps fans plan travel and events, while players like Prescott concentrate on their immediate game preparations.