Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott could miss the remainder of the season after suffering a severe hamstring injury in the team’s latest loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
The injury update has fans and the franchise worried. According to the Dallas Morning News, there is now a possibility Prescott might need season-ending surgery to repair the damage. Prescott was diagnosed with a partial avulsion of his right hamstring tendon, an injury where the tendon is partially torn from the bone. This type of injury often requires a lengthy recovery and surgical intervention, making Prescott’s return this season unlikely.
#Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury was worse than initially feared. He is expected to miss multiple weeks, sources tell me and @TomPelissero.
In fact, this is not looking like a short-term injury. Cooper Rush is the team’s backup. pic.twitter.com/de1R3WSOxy
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 4, 2024
The Cowboys have now lost three straight games, dropping to a disappointing 3-5 on the year. While the team’s playoff hopes were already fading, losing Prescott could be the final blow. With Prescott sidelined, the Cowboys may have to rely on backups Cooper Rush or Trey Lance for the rest of the season.
Head coach Mike McCarthy admitted the situation is dire but insisted the team will keep pushing forward. “We are going to take it one game at a time,” McCarthy said. We need to focus on what we can control, starting with this weekend’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
If Prescott is indeed out for the season, the Cowboys’ chances of making a playoff push look slim. Their offense has struggled without consistency, and a tough stretch of games is coming up. All eyes will be on how the team handles this significant setback.
