’Dak Prescott Needs to Go,’ ‘Worst QB in the Division’ — NFL Fans Reach Breaking Point After Cowboys’ ‘Trash’ Primetime Loss to GiantsThere was plenty of optimism surrounding the Dallas Cowboys heading into their 2026 season opener Sunday. However, those expectations took a hit as the Cowboys fell 28-20 to their division rival New York Giants despite entering the game as 3-point favorites.Dak Prescott also struggled throughout the game, creating opportunities for the Giants to score. He quickly became the target of frustrated Cowboys fans following the season-opening loss.Dak Prescott Under Fire After Cowboys QB Struggles Against GiantsGiants quarterback Jaxson Dart delivered an incredible performance, completing 79.3% of his passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns while posting a 134.2 passer rating. The second-year quarterback was also effective on the ground, adding 54 rushing yards.Meanwhile, Prescott finished with a measly 175 passing yards, 14 rushing yards and two touchdowns. His second-quarter interception helped the Giants take a 14-7 lead, and he finished the night with an 84.8 passer rating.Prescott’s numbers lagged behind the other quarterbacks in the NFC East.PREDICT THE NFL SEASON:PFN’s Free NFL Playoff PredictorPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 203 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, while Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels finished with 164 passing yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, and 31 rushing yards.Prescott’s limited production and costly mistake quickly became a major talking point after Dallas’ loss.“Dak Prescott really is the worst QB in the division,” an Eagles fan tweeted.“I’m convinced that everyone who said Dak Prescott is a Top-10 QB just doesn’t know football,” The Sporting Tribune senior writer Eric Lambkins II wrote.“Dak Prescott was trash today, got outplayed by Jaxson Dart,” another wrote.BE THE GM OF YOUR FAVORITE TEAM:PFN’s Free NFL Mock Draft SimulatorDallas struggled to generate consistent offense throughout the game, running just 52 offensive plays.That limited opportunities for several of the Cowboys’ biggest stars, as CeeDee Lamb finished with five receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown, while George Pickens managed just three catches for 28 yards.Meanwhile, Prescott’s 175 passing yards marked his lowest total in a full game since Dec. 17, 2023, when he threw for 134 yards against the Buffalo Bills.The performance came after an offseason of high expectations for Prescott and the Cowboys, making Sunday’s showing even more frustrating for their fans.SET YOUR LINEUPS:PFN’s Free Fantasy Start/Sit Optimizer“Dak Prescott needs to go. There is zero reason why a 2nd-year QB should be outclassing Dak Prescott in his 11th year. Let’s talk about that. I’m done blaming others. It’s clear what the problem is,” a fan commented under Skip Bayless’ post.“Cowboys try so hard to pad Dak Prescott’s stats,” another
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