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Dak Prescott speaks on development since last time he played Broncos

Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott last played the Denver Broncos in his second NFL season, and he discussed his massive improvement ahead of Week 8.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is hit by Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper at AT&T Stadium
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is hit by Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper at AT&T Stadium | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott is going into the team's Week 8 showdown against the Denver Broncos having never beaten that team in his NFL career.

Prescott is 0-2 in games against Denver, with his last game against Denver coming in his second pro season. In that game, Prescott completed 30 of 50 passes for 238 yards with two touchdowns and two picks in a 42-17 loss.

This time around, Prescott is hoping that things will be much different.

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Prescott discussed about his development as a quarterback since the last time he and the Cowboys faced the Broncos, and he knows how much better he has become.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver George Pickens celebrate after a touchdown against the Washington Comman
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver George Pickens celebrate after a touchdown against the Washington Commanders | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

"Every which way, honestly," Prescott said about how he has improved since his last meeting with Denver, via ESPN's Todd Archer. "Every which way. I think that was my second season. I hadn't even had personalized training yet. I came in as a rookie and played so well, I was telling my coaches -- no knock to any of my (former) coaches -- but I almost didn't get coached in the details of the position because I started off so hot, 'Don't mess with him, don't ruin it.'

"Year 2 was tough, and that's probably why it ws a down year for me. I'm a guy who wants to get pushed, who wants to get coached hard. Didn't have a lot of growth from Year 1 to Year 2, which is also on myself having the whole offseason. I can't even begin. Every part of my game has evolved and changed and gotten better since that."

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This season, Prescott is putting together an MVP-caliber campaign, and the team has been dependent on him to play at a high level to make up for a putrid defense.

We will find out in a matter of days whether Prescott can keep it rolling and get his first win over the Broncos in his career when the two teams kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 26, on CBS.

Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens celebrates with Dak Prescott after a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.
Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens celebrates with Dak Prescott after a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers. | Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

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