Cowboys' QB Prescott Injured: What Now?

Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys' star quarterback, has found himself on the injured reserve list after hurting his hamstring in their recent loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The injury is reported to be a partial tear, which could keep him sidelined for six to eight weeks. Initially, the team hesitated to place him on injured reserve, hoping for a quicker recovery. However, Stephen Jones, the team's VP, confirmed that Prescott will be moved to the list to free up a roster spot. This decision comes after it was deemed unlikely that he would return within the first four weeks. Cooper Rush, the backup quarterback, will now take the reins for the upcoming match. This isn't Rush's first rodeo; he went 4-1 when he stepped in last year after Prescott's thumb injury. However, the current situation is more precarious—the team’s record is a shaky 3-5, and the season's future hangs in the balance. Rush, addressing this weekend’s face-off against the Philadelphia Eagles, echoes the classic sporting mantra, "take it one game at a time. " The broader question remains: will Prescott play again this season? His injury might require surgery, which would further extend his time off the field. Team owner Jerry Jones hinted at this possibility, stating that Prescott and the team are weighing the options. For now, the Cowboys are playing a waiting game, balancing Prescott’s eagerness to return with the realities of his injury.