The Cowboys are staring down the barrel of a season-defining stretch, and they're going to have to do it without Dak Prescott. News came down from NFL insider Ian Rapoport that Prescott's hamstring injury is no quick fix, with a recovery timeline stretching into multiple weeks. Prescott, injured in Sunday's tough loss to Atlanta, is set for a second opinion—but by all accounts, this isn't a one-week absence.
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"Well, I am concerned about that," Jones told reporters. "It concerned me when I saw the play or I saw him have a reaction to any weakness that he might have had there in his ham. We just have to take a look at that."
So, the Cowboys turn to Cooper Rush, who came in for relief against the Falcons and threw for 115 yards and a touchdown. He's a steady, competent option, but let's not overlook the elephant in the room: former No. 3 pick Trey Lance, sitting in the wings.
Lance hasn't seen regular-season action since 2022, but he brings a level of talent and mobility that could, in theory, add some spark to a stagnant offense. Will he get a shot if Rush doesn't impress?
Next up, Dallas hosts the 6-2 Eagles, a red-hot divisional rival with everything to play for. At 3-5, the Cowboys are technically still alive in the NFC playoff picture, but they're teetering on the edge. Beating the Eagles without Prescott? Yeah, that'd be quite a statement.
But it's also a must-win at this point. If Dallas falls to 3-6 ... well, you know what's coming.
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