Alarming Dak Prescott injury report deals major blow to Cowboys’ season

The Dallas Cowboys will be without quarterback Dak Prescott for several weeks due to a hamstring injury he apparently suffered in Sunday’s 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. This was reported by NFL Network representatives Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. on Monday.

In a season in which the Cowboys have already struggled, Mike McCarthy will now be without his starting quarterback. For now, it looks like backup Cooper Rush will start in Prescott’s place.

Prescott was eliminated in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss with a hamstring injury, although he also had his throwing hand checked on the sideline. It’s unclear at this point how serious his injury is or how long Prescott will be out.

#Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury turned out to be worse than initially thought. He is expected to miss several weeks, sources told me. @TomPelissero.

It doesn’t really feel like a short-term injury. Cooper Rush is the team’s backup. pic.twitter.com/de1R3WSOxy

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 4, 2024

Prescott started all eight games this season, leading the Cowboys to a 3–5 record. Through eight games, the 31-year-old has completed 64.7 percent of his passes for 1,978 yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

However, Prescott started the season on a good note, becoming the highest paid player in the NFL since he agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $240 million. within 1st week.

Overall, it was a difficult season for Dallas, with the final blow being Prescott’s injury. Fans are starting to call for Jerry Jones to rethink McCarthy’s position as head coach, but the Cowboys owner I’m sticking with my trainer for now..

The Cowboys will face the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans and Washington Commanders in their next three matchups, all of which are big games against two NFC East opponents and the other against an in-state rival.