Not much went right for the Dallas Cowboys during the 2025 season. But their latest 30-23 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 17 was a positive. Quarterback Dak Prescott looked in control, finishing 19-of-37 for 307 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. That performance, however, doesn’t change the broader reality. Dallas is already out of the playoff race, which naturally brings up the question: Will Prescott play in the regular-season finale against the New York Giants?

“For sure,” he said while speaking during the post-game press conference. “No question about it. I love this game. I love any opportunity that I get to play it. If I get to go out there, I am going to give my best.”

That confidence isn’t just about one game. It’s about how Prescott wants to close his season. After missing half of the 2024 campaign due to injury, availability has mattered just as much as performance this year. And the way he has played, it’s clear he wants to finish what he started. That mindset had already been backed publicly.

Ahead of the Commanders’ game, even though Dallas was already officially out of playoff contention, first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed Prescott would “absolutely” play on Christmas and also in the finale against the Giants. The logic was simple: Prescott wanted all 17 games on his résumé.

“I’m not trying to be away from my family [on Christmas] if I’m not going to get to play in this game, and to get to do something that I love at a high level,” Prescott said ahead of the Christmas Day game.

And his numbers explain why.

Despite the team’s struggles, Prescott’s season has stood out. Before Week 16, he had thrown for 4,175 yards, 28 touchdowns, and posted a 73.1 QBR. Along the way, he passed Tony Romo as the franchise’s all-time leading passer and tied him for the most 4,000-yard seasons in team history. That body of work earned Prescott a Pro Bowl nod for 2026, the fourth of his 10-year career.

Some might argue that a player like Prescott shouldn’t play a meaningless game towards the end of the season. He could avoid any potential injury that way. But the quarterback doesn’t see it like that. For him, it is yet another opportunity to play the sport he loves. Plus, he is aware that he might receive some pushback from the franchise regarding his desire to play the game, but he is ready for it.

Regardless, when you zoom out, a few things are clear. The Cowboys didn’t get the season they wanted. But they know exactly who their quarterback is. Prescott’s production proves it. His durability reinforces it. And his insistence on playing all 17 games says just as much. The only lingering concern now is how injuries elsewhere on the roster shape what comes next.

Brian Schottenheimer addressed Javonte Williams and Shavon Revel’s injuries

While the defensive issues were still present, the Cowboys’ offense was clicking against the Commanders. Dallas found the end zone on its first three possessions of the Christmas Day matchup and went a perfect 6-for-6 on fourth down. But even with everything working offensively, the Cowboys still took a hit where it hurt: losing running back Javonte Williams.

Williams scored midway through the second quarter before exiting with an apparent shoulder injury. At the time, he had 13 carries for 54 yards and a touchdown and was initially listed as questionable to return. He never did. After the win, coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed that Williams was dealing with a shoulder stinger, which forced him out for the remainder of the game.

Meanwhile, the HC also addressed another key injury.

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This time on the defensive side. Rookie cornerback Shavon Revel suffered a hit late in the fourth quarter that appeared to involve his head. While there was no immediate confirmation during the game, the head coach later confirmed Revel is now in concussion protocol.

With that update, Revel’s availability for the regular-season finale is very much up in the air. That said, after finishing Week 17 and moving to 7–8–1, the Cowboys now turn their attention to the regular season finale against the Giants. Dak Prescott would love to be out there, but it is ultimately up to the organization. As for Williams and Revel, their status remains something to watch closely.