Dak Prescott
QB · Dallas Cowboys
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 9:38 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
19.5 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Oct 31, 8:25 PM ET
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Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Dak Prescott has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Arizona Cardinals. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 19.5 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 262.0 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 296.7. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
ARI
Arizona Cardinals
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
262.0n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -34.7 against the preceding three games.
5.0n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -12.3 against the preceding three games.
15.6n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -6.6 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 262.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 296.7 (3 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 5.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 17.3 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 5 / 15.6 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 22.3 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Dee Winters | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Drew Shelton | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| George Pickens | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Jonathan Bullard | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| KaVontae Turpin | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ribs | Observation time is not available. |
| Kenny Clark | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| Luke Schoonmaker | Questionable | Did Not Participate In Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Marist Liufau | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Forearm | Observation time is not available. |
| P.J. Locke | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| Quinnen Williams | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Tyler Smith | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Tue, Oct 27, 2:01 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | Offense | QB | 1 | Tue, Oct 27, 2:01 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
15.6
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
16.8
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
16.1
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | PHI | 23.3 | 212 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 6 | GB | 11.0 | 258 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 5 | TB | 12.6 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 / 4 | HOU | 18.1 | 335 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 3 | BAL | 18.9 | 276 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 2 | WAS | 29.8 | 279 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 1 | NYG | 14.4 | 175 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 18 | NYG | 0.7 | 70 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 31, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
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