Credit Mike McCarthy Dallas Cowboys offense Dak Prescott MVP run

Dak Prescott has been on fire the past six weeks, leading the Dallas Cowboys to five wins. The credit goes to coach Mike McCarthy.

Over the past six weeks, no NFL quarterback has been playing better than Dak Prescott. With a passer rating of 122.6, 1,874 yards, 18 touchdowns, and only two interceptions, Prescott has led the Dallas Cowboys to five wins during this period. Pro Football Focus ranks him as the highest-graded quarterback in the NFL, putting him firmly in the running for league MVP honors. Despite being over analyzed and scrutinized when he doesn't play well, Prescott is finally receiving national recognition for his career-best hot streak.

The true mastermind behind the Cowboys' offense is coach Mike McCarthy, who serves as both the play caller and offensive coordinator. Early in the season, McCarthy received criticism for the team's offensive struggles, as they were ranked 17th in the league in offense and 20th in passing through the first five weeks. However, McCarthy has made significant changes, and the Cowboys' offense has improved drastically.

Following a loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Prescott began utilizing his feet more, and McCarthy released the reins on the offense. This change, along with improved play from the offensive line and the team's comfort with new concepts, has led to the Cowboys' offense rising to sixth in yards, sixth in passing, and second in points. McCarthy's play calling has been instrumental in the team's success, as evidenced by their 45-10 Thanksgiving Day victory over the Washington Commanders.

The Cowboys have scored touchdowns on 18 of their last 26 trips inside the 20, thanks to Prescott's MVP-level play and the receiving explosion of CeeDee Lamb. McCarthy has been creative with pre-snap motions, scheming Lamb and other receivers open. This increased creativity has been a key factor in the team's offensive success.

Prescott attributes the team's improved performance to their better understanding of concepts and philosophies, as well as clear communication and preparation throughout the week. He and McCarthy are on the same page, much like McCarthy was with Aaron Rodgers during his MVP seasons in Green Bay. McCarthy is finding his groove as a play caller and is happy to be back in his element after giving up control of the offense in his first three seasons in Dallas.

It's clear that Prescott wouldn't be performing as well without McCarthy as the play caller. The team's offensive success is a testament to the changes made by both Prescott and McCarthy, highlighting the importance of their collaboration.