Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury is a major blow to the Dallas Cowboys, and it’s likely that he’ll be placed on injured reserve, which would keep him out for at least four games ¹ ² ³. This is a significant setback for the team, especially considering Prescott’s importance to the Cowboys’ offense. Since drafting him in 2016, the team has been 30 games over .500 with Prescott starting, compared to 9-8 with any other quarterback ³.
Prescott suffered the injury during the Cowboys’ Week 9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons and was unable to return to the game. He told reporters that he “felt something pull” in his hamstring, and it was an unfamiliar sensation ². The earliest he would be eligible to return is Week 14, when the Cowboys face the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football ¹ ² ³.
While Prescott is eager to avoid surgery, owner Jerry Jones has expressed caution, stating that the team will take a wait-and-see approach ¹. Cooper Rush will take over as the starting quarterback in Prescott’s absence, with Trey Lance serving as his backup ¹ ² ³. Rush has experience leading the team, having gone 4-1 in five starts last season when Prescott was injured ².
The Cowboys’ next four games will be crucial in determining their playoff prospects. They face the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, Washington Commanders, and New York Giants, and will need to rely on Rush to lead the team to victory ².
*Key Implications of Prescott’s Injury:*
– _Injured Reserve Stint_: Prescott will likely miss at least four games, potentially impacting the Cowboys’ playoff chances ¹ ² ³.
– _Quarterback Change_: Cooper Rush will take over as starting quarterback, with Trey Lance as his backup ¹ ² ³.
– _Playoff Prospects_: The Cowboys’ next four games will be crucial in determining their playoff fate ².
Overall, Prescott’s injury is a significant blow to the Cowboys, but the team is hopeful that he can avoid surgery and return to the field soon ¹.
