The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ahead of the game, the Cowboys have a 5-7 record, so they still have a chance to get into the wild-card playoffs, if they play their cards right and win out.

The Cowboys won their last two games with backup quarterback Cooper Rush playing in place of franchise quarterback Dak Prescott, who is sidelined with an injury.

Even though Prescott can’t be on the field for the rest of the season, that’s not stopping him from inspiring his teammates to play their best.

Dak Prescott Motivates Dallas Cowboys From the Sidelines

So, how does Prescott motivate his teammates when he’s not able to be on the field with them? Speaking in an interview with Anne Erickson for Heavy Sports, Prescott explained how he keeps his teammates in check.

“For me, it’s about knowing my teammates more than just their numbers and knowing their family,” he said. “Knowing what motivates them and why they’re inspired really more than motivated. So for me, being from the sidelines, able to just spark those conversations. Maybe say their kid’s name. Maybe, ‘Hey. Let’s go get this money.’ Whatever it is that I know motivates or inspires that guy to be better.”