The Dallas Cowboys' defense once again wasted a strong performance from Dak Prescott in Week 15 as they lost to the Minnesota Vikings.

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys suffered their second straight loss on Sunday while Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos cruised to their 11th consecutive victory. The fates of these two teams have been vastly different this season, and the trend continued in Week 15.

Dak Prescott put the Dallas Cowboys' situation into perspective as the team's playoff hopes went up in smoke. The Cowboys quarterback spoke to reporters

Which made Minnesota’s defensive performance all the more impressive.

Quarterback Dak Prescott gave an honest assessment of his team's NFL Playoffs situation after the Cowboys' loss to the Vikings.

While the Cowboys' loss to the Vikings is one that the franchise is frustrated by, Prescott advocates that the team doesn't lose track and still sets up for every game like it's crucial. He would say that “nothing's going to change” for him in terms of preparation, and that he looks to spread that influence.

The Dallas Cowboys are all but certain to miss the playoffs. Huge wins at home to the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs — the two teams that contested the Super Bowl last time