Cooper Rush shines again as Cowboys now face QB dilemma following thumping win over Commanders
The Dallas Cowboys are officially on a roll after securing a 25-10 win against division rivals the Washington Commanders. Since faltering against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, 'America's Team' has gone on to establish their dominance by winning three games on the trot. The hero of the story is an unlikely one.
Backup quarterback Cooper Rush has been filling in for the injured Dak Prescott. He has taken the league by storm after going above and beyond everyone's expectations. Since Week 2, Rush has registered four passing touchdowns and has averaged more than 200 passing yards per game.
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Now 4-0 as a starter, it's easy to understand why Cowboys fans are clamoring for Rush to start next week against the Los Angeles Rams despite Dak Prescott likely being fit to return.
Cowboys face Cooper Rush - Dak Prescott dilemma
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott recently had stitches removed from his surgically repaired thumb. He suffered an injury in the opening gameweek against the Buccaneers and is still recovering. Now back to throwing a football, sources suggest that the quarterback could be eyeing a comeback for next week's tie against the Rams.
Owner Jerry Jones has suggested that Dallas could have a real quarterback competition on their hands. Despite Rush's stellar performances of late, it will be difficult for the team to sit out their franchise QB. Here's what Jones said about the situation:
“If he comes in here and plays as well as Prescott played, Rush played that well over these next games, I’d walk to New York to get that. Do I think that it’s possible for Rush to come in here and play at a level to win games the way Prescott did when he took over for Romo? Yes, I do. Yes, I do. I certainly think that’s possible.’’
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones entertained idea Cooper Rush could play well enough, team could win enough to force decision at QB when Dak Prescott able to return. “Wouldn’t it be something if you had a dilemma as to which way to go?” You’d want that controversy? “Of course I would.” https://t.co/oSXzHAMabk
With Prescott likely to be ready in time for Week 5, head coach Mike McCarthy (who according to some has his job on the line) will definitely have a tough call to make come next week. It will be interesting to see who starts under center when Prescott returns.
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