Dan Orlovsky Drops Surprising Insight on Dak Prescott’s True MVP Standing—You Won’t Believe Where He Ranks!

Dak Prescott’s been putting up numbers that make you stop and wonder: Can you be one of the best quarterbacks in the league without everyone buying into the whole MVP hype? It’s wild — here’s a guy second in passing yards, with touchdowns singing like 13 to just three interceptions, and he’s still sparking debates off the field. Jerry Jones shelling out historic cash reflects the belief in Prescott’s star, but former NFL mind Dan Orlovsky isn’t convinced he’s carrying that MVP torch just yet. What’s going on here? Is Prescott a hidden gem in an erratic Cowboys lineup or just another talented quarterback overshadowed by a struggling defense and team drama? Let’s unpack why this Dallas signal-caller’s elite stats might not tell the full story about his MVP candidacy—because sometimes, numbers alone don’t win the conversation.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 12: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Bank of America Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. — (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Dak Prescott has delivered impressive performances through the Dallas Cowboys‘ uneven 2-3-1 start to the season.

He ranks second in the NFL with 1,617 passing yards and has thrown 13 touchdown passes against just three interceptions.

Those numbers explain why Jerry Jones made him the highest-paid quarterback in league history.

The production has positioned Prescott in early MVP discussions, though not everyone agrees he belongs among the top candidates.

Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky expressed skepticism about Prescott’s MVP credentials during an appearance on the Up & Adams show.

“He’s not on my top five MVPs so far. He’s probably in my top five, six, or seven quarterbacks. You’ve got a lot of quarterbacks playing good,” Orlovsky said. “MVP, I think there’s guys doing more when it comes to value to the team.”

"He's not in my top 5 MVP so far, he's probably in my top 5,6,7 quarterbacks…"

— Dan Orlovsky on Dak Prescott@heykayadams | @danorlovsky7 pic.twitter.com/vqAObdql7l

— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) October 17, 2025

He mentioned Daniel Jones, Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, and Sam Darnold as players he currently ranks higher.

He acknowledged the strong statistical output but questioned whether Prescott has separated himself from other elite quarterbacks.

The Cowboys lost Micah Parsons amid ongoing Jerry Jones drama, leaving many to write off Dallas entirely.

Their defense ranks among the league’s worst units, yet Prescott has kept the team competitive week after week.

He delivered a standout performance against Carolina in Week 6, completing 73.5% of his passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns without an interception.

That marked his third consecutive game with a passer rating above 124, though Dallas still fell 30-27.

The loss highlighted how defensive struggles have limited both team success and Prescott’s MVP case despite his elite metrics.

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