Cowboys Qb Dak Prescott Likely to Miss Entire Season with Hamstring Injury

In the Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Cowboys QB Dak Prescott suffered a partial tear of his hamstring. Initially, it was thought that he would be out for several weeks, but new information indicates that he might miss the entirety of the 2024 season. This year, Prescott has a starting record of 3-5, having completed 64.7% of his passes for a total of 1,978 yards, including 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions. On the first Sunday of the NFL season, the Cowboys made headlines by granting Prescott a notable four-year contract extension valued at $240 million, with an impressive $231 million guaranteed, following his standout performance in 2023, where he led the league with 36 passing touchdowns.

It is likely that Prescott will require surgery to treat his injury, with a decision expected by early next week. Although he was not placed on injured reserve over the weekend, this has raised questions about whether he will be sidelined for more than four weeks or could possibly return sooner. As developments unfold, it seems increasingly probable that Prescott’s focus may shift toward the 2025 season. In the meantime, Cooper Rush is set to take over as the starting quarterback for the Cowboys. Moreover, head coach Mike McCarthy has suggested that they may consider using former No. 3 draft pick Trey Lance for specific plays. I expect Lance to make few appearances, as he has failed to demonstrate anything other than being a heavily flawed passer. This leaves Rush, who has been in this Dallas system for quite some time now. Rush has spent his entire seven-year career in Dallas, occasionally starting for an injured Dak Prescott in the past. Now, he is thrust into a situation that is spiraling downward at a fast rate, with little chance of making the playoffs. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season unfolds for Dallas as we approach the end of the year. One thing is for sure: this team is far from where many thought they would be, and it is a shame that Dak Prescott will be unable to try to right the ship.