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.