Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will be sidelined for the foreseeable future following an injury sustained during Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons. NFL reports indicate Prescott’s right hamstring issue could require multiple weeks of recovery, with further evaluations underway.
Prescott exited the game after an incomplete pass in the third quarter, later describing the sensation as a “pull” that was “something I’ve never felt.” The Cowboys confirmed that a right hand concern noted on the broadcast is not impacting his status, according to team owner Jerry Jones.
Stepping in for Prescott, backup Cooper Rush completed 13 of 25 passes, finishing with 115 yards and a touchdown. With Dallas at 3-5, their playoff hopes remain on the line, making the loss of Prescott a pivotal blow. Rush is expected to start in Prescott’s absence, although former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance also remains an option on the roster.
Dallas will next face the NFC East’s second-place Philadelphia Eagles, 6-2, at AT&T Stadium—a matchup with high stakes as the Cowboys look to keep their season alive.
