Green Bay Packers Could Catch Massive Break With Dak Prescott After New Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
Nov 13, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass during overtime against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass during overtime against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
The Green Bay Packers could catch a massive break with the Dallas Cowboys in their Wild Card matchup on Sunday based on information included in Friday’s injury report–if starting quarterback Dak Prescott catches something else.
Jan 7, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) carries the ball against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
The Packers have several key players questionable or doubtful to play the Cowboys. The Cowboys had a significant surprise on their injury report Friday when they listed quarterback Cooper Rush as questionable to play the Packers due to an illness.
The Green Bay Packers could catch a massive break for Sunday
Dec 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) and quarterback Dak Prescott (4) take the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports (Green Bay Packers)
Dec 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) and quarterback Dak Prescott (4) take the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Rush did not participate in practice Friday for the Cowboys. The nature of Rush’s illnesses was not specified. However, if Rush has a contagious illness, it’s possible that illness has been going around the quarterback room and could cause Prescott to have adverse symptoms by Sunday.
Prescott’s play this season has put him in contention for the NFL MVP award (although Lamar Jackson is likely to win it). The Cowboys’ offense could face a severe setback if Prescott isn’t healthy against the Packers.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts played through an illness on Monday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks last month. The illness affected his play, as Hurts finished 17/31 passing for 143 yards and two interceptions in a loss to the Seahawks.
The Cowboys will have to hope that won’t happen to Prescott this weekend.
