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Inside Dak Prescott's conversation with Jerry Jones, which fueled the biggest win — and best performance? — of his career

TAMPA, Fla. — Jerry Jones found Dak Prescott before kickoff.

The Dallas Cowboys team owner knew his quarterback had thrown a league-high 15 interceptions this season, seven games elapsing since his last turnover-free performance.

Prescott had discussed risk vs. reward decision-making during the week, as he prepared for his fourth-ever playoff game and easily the highest-stakes game of his career.

The chance to snap a 30-year road playoff victory drought. The chance to finally withstand the infamous Tom Brady comeback.

The Cowboys’ philosophy was clear: Take what the defense gives us.