Pat McAfee’s crew goes wild as Stephen A. Smith makes stunning Dak Prescott remark

ESPN's prominent figure, Stephen A. Smith, created a stir on the Pat McAfee Show by unexpectedly praising the Dallas Cowboys and hailing quarterback Dak Prescott as a top MVP candidate.

Smith surprised viewers with praise for the Dallas Cowboys on the Pat McAfee Show, specifically acknowledging Dak Prescott as an MVP contender.

Despite regular-season success, Smith expressed skepticism about Prescott's playoff performance, igniting social media reactions and discussions among NFL enthusiasts.


The surprise revelation occurred during Smith's guest appearance on the live ESPN show, where he joined McAfee, former NFL defender Aj Hawk, and the crew to discuss Prescott's impressive performance this season.

The conversation kicked off with McAfee commending Prescott and the Cowboys, playfully teasing Smith, known for his strong opinions against Dallas.

Smith, however, swiftly countered with a surprising statement, saying, "I'm glad you are sitting down... Dak is a top-two MVP candidate." The panel reacted with shock to Smith's unexpected praise.

Despite acknowledging Prescott's strong regular-season performance, Smith expressed skepticism about the quarterback's abilities in the playoffs.

Smith said that's the good news. But, he said, the bad news is that it's decided in September and December. “His problem is January. And it will be again."

McAfee offered a different perspective, highlighting the Cowboys' transformation this season and their capability to compete at a higher level. However, Smith persisted in his doubts regarding Prescott's playoff performance.

The rare moment of praise from Smith sparked lively discussions among NFL fans and viewers of the Pat McAfee Show.

Social media platforms were flooded with reactions, with one user humorously remarking, "Hell is about to freeze over!!! Someone please ask him if that hurt, haha."

As the Cowboys hold a 9-3 record, anticipation builds for their Week 14 matchup against divisional rival the Philadelphia Eagles. Prescott's impressive stats include 26 touchdowns and six interceptions, amassing 3234 passing yards in 12 games.

The unexpected endorsement from Stephen A. Smith has added an intriguing layer to the ongoing NFL discussions, leaving fans eager to see how Prescott and the Cowboys perform as they approach the playoffs.

FAQs:

Q1: What records does Dak Prescott hold?
A1: Prescott has the best completion percentage (67.8), TD-INT ratio (23-4), and passer rating (104.9) by any rookie quarterback in NFL history.

Q2: What sport does Stephen A. Smith cover?
A2: He makes frequent appearances as an NBA analyst for ESPN on SportsCenter, NBA Countdown, and the network's NBA broadcasts.