The road to NFL greatness is long and grueling, and for Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, the challenge of catching up to Tom Brady’s legendary legacy remains a daunting task.
While Prescott has had a solid career with the Cowboys, he is still eight Super Bowl rings away from surpassing the GOAT himself, Tom Brady.
With Brady’s seven rings setting the all-time standard for NFL quarterbacks, Prescott is faced with an uphill battle to cement his own legacy among the all-time greats. But is it possible? And what would it take for Prescott to even get close?
Comparing Dak Prescott to Tom Brady is like comparing a solid starting quarterback to an NFL dynasty in human form. Brady, who spent 20 seasons with the New England Patriots before winning his final ring with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, built a resume that may never be matched.
Here’s a quick breakdown of their championship status:
- Tom Brady – 7 Super Bowl wins (2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020)
- Dak Prescott – 0 Super Bowl wins (as of now)
That means Prescott still needs eight rings to pass Brady—a feat that even the most optimistic Cowboys fan would admit is nearly impossible.
For Prescott to even get in the conversation, he would need:
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A Dynasty-Level Supporting Cast – Brady had elite defenses, Hall of Fame-level coaches, and playmakers like Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, and Randy Moss at different points in his career. Prescott would need a dominant Cowboys team year after year.
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Unmatched Longevity – Brady played at an elite level into his mid-40s. Prescott, currently 30, would need to play another 15 years at a championship-contending level.
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Clutch Performances in the Playoffs – Prescott has struggled in big moments, while Brady thrived under pressure. To surpass Brady, Prescott would have to turn into a clutch postseason performer.
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Multiple Super Bowl Runs – Even getting to one Super Bowl is difficult—winning eight more than Brady? That’s a historic challenge no quarterback has ever come close to accomplishing.
While Dak Prescott is a talented quarterback, NFL history suggests that passing Brady in Super Bowl rings is nearly impossible. No active quarterback is even remotely close to Brady’s total, and the Cowboys haven’t even made it past the divisional round with Prescott.
Some of the biggest obstacles in Prescott’s way include:
- The NFC’s Tough Competition – With teams like the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and even emerging powerhouses, the Cowboys’ path to Super Bowl success isn’t easy.
- The Franchise’s Postseason Struggles – Dallas hasn’t won a Super Bowl since 1995, and their playoff exits have been disappointing in recent years.
- The Reality of Father Time – Prescott will need a decade of dominant football just to sniff Brady’s record, and that’s assuming he wins a Super Bowl every other year for the next 16 seasons.
If Prescott can’t do it, who can? Right now, the closest active quarterbacks with a chance to catch Brady are:
- Patrick Mahomes (2 Rings) – Mahomes is the best bet to chase Brady’s legacy, but even he’s still five championships away from tying Brady.
- Joe Burrow (0 Rings) – Talented, but like Prescott, he has a long way to go.
- Josh Allen (0 Rings) – Great skills, but no rings yet.
With the modern NFL landscape being more competitive than ever, Brady’s 7-ring record may stand forever.
At the end of the day, Dak Prescott is an elite quarterback, but the idea of him surpassing Tom Brady’s championship record seems like wishful thinking at best. While Cowboys fans can dream, it’s more likely that Prescott’s legacy will be measured in wins, consistency, and leadership—not in an attempt to chase the unbreakable standard Brady set.
