Report: Dak Prescott’s injury tore tendon off bone Todd Brock The details of Dak Prescott’s injury are in, and they’re not for the faint of heart. Per NFL Network’s Jane Slater, the Cowboys quarterback appears to have suffered a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon, partially tearing it right off the bone. ESPN’s Todd Archer later said his source confirmed that diagnosis. Head coach Mike McCarthy had already ruled Prescott out for Sunday’s home matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, but- despite owner Jerry Jones hinting that a subsequent move to injured reserve was imminent– the Cowboys have not made any official determination about a timeline for his return. According to Slater’s sources, the injury typically “takes more than a four-week recovery,” but Prescott is said to be seeking secondary opinions. The team is therefore allowing that process to play out further before placing Prescott on IR, which would automatically mean a four-game absence. “In some cases,” Slater posted on X, “they let it scar over, repair and then strengthen.” But, she said on-air Wednesday evening, the injury could require surgery, depending on its severity. Prescott told reporters he “felt something” on a scramble late in the third quarter of Sunday’s 27-21 loss to Atlanta. After the sack by Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss, Prescott went back to the huddle and ran the next play. Upon trying to step into a cross-field throw, however, he pulled up noticeably. “I felt a pull, felt something I’ve never felt,” Prescott explained. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] He lasted one more play to finish the offense’s drive and then did not return for the Cowboys’ next possession. Backup Cooper Rush finished the Week 9 contest and has been tabbed as the starter this weekend, but third-string option Trey Lance may figure into the mix, too, even if only on a handful of gadget-type plays or run situations. Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
Winners, Losers after Cowboys drop third straight in Atlanta
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy may wind up getting the Jason Garrett treatment and see his current team interview replacements before his current contract expires. McCarthy was seen on the sidelines slamming a tablet as frustration began to boil over. Of the many issues in Dallas, his clock management decisions are starting to become problematic. Just before halftime with 49 seconds on the clock, Dak Prescott hit CeeDee Lamb for a 10 yard gain to their 40 yard line. Hypothetically, the Cowboys offense needed another 10 yards to attempt a record breaking field goal; something Cowboys fans would have liked to see kicker Brandon Aubrey attempt. Out of timeouts, Dallas should have spiked the ball to conserve precious seconds yet opted to go hurry up that ended with a 3 yard pass to tight end Jason Ferguson. That snap took place with 24 seconds on the clock and Dallas spiked the ball with eight second on the next play eliminating any palatable scoring opportunity . Angling to interview future potential head coaches is a proactive decision that could put Dallas in a position where they have no choice but to pull the plug early on McCarhty in order to get a head start for next season or risk sifting through the coaching leftovers like in years past.
Trade deadline passed, fixing this position is Cowboys biggest priority
Trade deadline passed, fixing this position is Cowboys biggest priority reidhanson Almost weekly one of my kids will approach me with unapologetic sadness on their face because their tablet has inexplicably died. Forced to now interact with society like a boomer, they express shock over how such a sad, regular-occurring event could have happened to them. Again. In the calmest, most matter-of-fact manor I can muster, I explain to them this is all because they didn’t take the necessary steps to prevent it the night before. If they addressed this extremely predictable issue earlier, it wouldn’t be a problem right now. In many ways, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys represent my children in this illustration. Only instead of Jones forgetting to plug in his tablet night after night, Jones is neglecting to fix the same important position offseason after offseason. Over the past two offseasons it’s been glaringly apparent the Cowboys have had an issue on their interior defensive line. Defensive tackle has headlined nearly every free agent wish list of theirs, yet the Cowboys have repeatedly turned up their nose like DT is somehow the mini tootsie roll of NFL positions. Halfway through the 2025 campaign and it’s clear, DT is still a major issue in Dallas, and much like my kids and their battery-depleted tablets, the Cowboys have no one to blame but themselves. It would take nearly an act of God to salvage the Cowboys DT this season. Mazi Smith has done nothing to alter his disappointing career trajectory, Osa Odighizuwa is approaching free agency and the numerous other band-aids and Bondo Dallas has plugged into the middle are extreme longshots to become long-term solutions at any point in their careers. The same position that headlined the Cowboys wish list the last two offseasons, is the same position that’s likely to headline it again in 2025: DT A good DT can be an anchor in the middle for other positions to play off of. Assessing the play of linebackers, safeties and edge players in 2024, has become almost an impossible task given the struggles at DT. The trickle-down effects of the poor DT play cannot be overstated. Luckily for the Cowboys, DT is one of the easiest positions to fill in the offseason. Majority of the top-rated DTs in the league today have either hit free agency or switched teams through free agency at some point in their careers. While it’s a costly position to fill, it’s a position that’s readily available to DT-needy teams willing to spend and desperate for instant solutions. DT is an unpredictable position to draft and often takes time to develop. Players rarely hit the ground running so if any position is worth paying for in free agency, it’s the one. But we’ve been down this road before. Recommendations, cause and effect explanations, and not-so-polite “I told you sos.” At the end of the day, Jerry Jones just needs to charge his tablet. Related articles [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
Cowboys Headlines: Micah not bailing on season, Mingo trade examined, opportunity for Lance?
Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons says he’s not giving up on the season :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram Link Cowboys fans may be ready to bail on the 2024 season, but Parsons says it far from over yet. “We been here before,” he said on his podcast. “The record is 3-5 but there’s a bunch of games here where you say we could’ve won if we done the things the right way.” Parsons is expected to return to the field this Sunday when the division-rival Eagles come to town. Report: Cowboys trade with Panthers for 2023 second-round WR :: Cowboys Wire Link Jerry Jones told a radio audience the Cowboys would be “buyers, not sellers” on Tuesday. Shortly after, the team traded a 2025 fourth-round draft pick to Carolina for wide receiver Jonathan Mingo and a seventh-round selection. Mingo was a pre-draft visitor to the Cowboys in 2023 and was the 39th overall pick that spring. He started 14 games for Carolina last season as a rookie, recording 43 receptions for 418 yards; he has 12 catches for 121 yards through nine games with the Panthers this season. In the past, Cowboys found a spark with WR trade. Don’t expect history to repeat itself :: Dallas Morning News Link Jonathan Mingo is no Amari Cooper. While the ex-Raider provided an instant upgrade to the 2018 team and turned a disastrous season around when he arrived, there’s nothing to suggest the 2024 Cowboys are even close to being as good as that team was. “I don’t think it’s as much as what you need, it’s really what’s available and does it help you get better,’’ head coach Mike McCarthy said. Irate Twitter users clown Cowboys, Jerry Jones for Jonathan Mingo deadline trade :: Cowboys Wire Link Social media users unloaded on the Cowboys for, according to most, drastically overpaying for Mingo. Many pointed out that the Chiefs got DeAndre Hopkins for less than Dallas paid for Mingo. Many others brought receipts on the bargain-basement price the Cowboys took just to get rid of Amari Cooper. It’s hard to find anyone who liked the trade. Will trade addition of Jonathan Mingo impact Cowboys draft plans in 2025? :: Cowboys Wire Link The addition of Mingo is about the future more than the present. The new wideout has two years left on his rookie contract and figures to be an investment in the Cowboys WR room of 2025 and beyond. With a top-10 draft pick looking increasingly likely, grabbing Mingo now may allow Dallas to get an elite talent at another position of need come April. Cowboys release former second-round CB to make room for new WR :: Cowboys Wire Link To make room for Mingo, Dallas released cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. The former second-round draft pick was obtained from the Vikings in August via trade. He played just 38 defensive snaps (and 25 special-teams snaps) over three game appearances this season, logging a total of six tackles. Cowboys release 10-year veteran DT, former 2nd-round pick :: Cowboys Wire Link The Cowboys also parted ways with Jordan Phillips, the 10-year veteran who played in the first two games of the season and then went on injured reserve with a wrist issue he claimed to know nothing about. Phillips has already hinted on social media that he’ll head back to Buffalo, the team he was with last season. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is going to IR with leg injury :: Cowboys Wire Link Already ruled out of Week 10’s game, Prescott will miss even more time. Jerry Jones suggested that Prescott will move to injured reserve with a hamstring injury and be required to miss at least four games. Now the Cowboys must decide how much playing time to give Trey Lance in addition to backup Cooper Rush over the next month. Jerry Jones hints Cowboys could utilize Trey Lance in gadget plays :: SI.com Link The Cowboys owner teased the possibility of using Lance in creative ways during Prescott’s absence. “There are things we can do with him that I think can add punch to the offense,” Jones stated. Lance did not impress as a passer during the preseason, but his running skills proved legitimate. Could Dallas utilize him similar to the way the Saints have deployed Taysom Hill? DeMarvion Overshown has been one of the few bright spots for the Cowboys in 2024 :: Blogging the Boys Link The second-year linebacker (who’s actually in his first season on the field after last year’s ACL injury) put up season-high numbers on Sunday and may have been the Cowboys’ best defensive player. Overshown currently stands second on the team in tackles and could be in line to become the leader of the LB room as early as 2025. Cowboys-Falcons additional anaysis :: Cowboys WIre Cowboys already have $31 million in unavailble cap space for 2025, as much $48M :: Cowboys WIre Link Several Cowboys players have huge dead-money dollar figures that will count against the team’s 2025 cap. DeMarcus Lawrence will count $7.44 million, Brandin Cooks will count $4 million, Zack Martin will count at least $10.66 million, and Michael Gallup- who’s retired– will still count $8.7 million on next year’s books. Ex-Raiders HC Norv Turner comes out of retirement to join son on offensive staff after several firings :: CBS Sports Link The offensive coordinator during the first few years of the Cowboys’ dynasty of the 1990s is back in the NFL, this time as an offensive consultant for the Raiders. Turner will be working with his son Scott, now the Las Vegas OC. Former Cowboys OL coach Joe Philbin is now serving in that same role on an interim basis for the silver and black.
Good, Bad, Ugly: 4th-down disasters overshadow far too few bright spots in Atlanta loss
The Cowboys’ backs were up against the proverbial wall heading into Week 9’s trip to Atlanta. They fell flat, never coming nearly as close to winning the game as the 27-21 final might make it seem. The injury to quarterback Dak Prescott was, of course, the story of the game, only the latest example of the writing on that aforementioned wall. The 2024 squad appears to be doomed beyond reach. Too bad, because there were actually faint glimmers of hope to be found here and there at the Falcons’ jewel of a stadium. Dallas actually had some semblance of a ground game, although Prescott suffering a hamstring injury while using his legs would end up being the social-media punchline. And somewhere in an alternate reality, Rico Dowdle’s tip-drill touchdown catch was the kind of play to perhaps turn around a season on the brink. But fourth downs proved to be the death knell for Dallas, both on offense and defense, and provided much of the bad and the ugly that summed up this contest. When the chains had to be moved or a stop had to be made- when it mattered the most– the Cowboys simply didn’t have what was required. It was the story of Week 9… and could end up being a summary of the season. Here’s our look at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Dirty Bird defeat. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Good: Cowboys get doubly lucky on Dowdle’s TD grab Dowdle’s third touchdown reception of the season was one he’ll remember. The running back kept himself open for a scrambling Dak Prescott and then, while falling, tapped the ball into the air once and then twice before it it dropped into his grasp as he lay on the Mercedes-Benz end-zone turf. It made for a nice capper on Dowdle’s day: 12 carries for 75 yards to lead the team and five receptions on six targets for 32 yards and the highlight-reel score. But the juggling circus catch required more than just a fortuitous bounce or two of the ball. Replays show that left tackle Tyler Guyton could have easily been called for a hold on (and subsequent takedown of) Falcons lineman Grady Jarrett. That he wasn’t- given Guyton’s penalty proclivity- and the touchdown was allowed to stand was about the only bit of good luck Dallas had on the day. Bad: 4th-down defense’s open-door policy The Cowboys defense is scaring absolutely no one, not even when it’s do-or-die. Dallas opponents have attempted to convert on fourth down a staggering 16 times though eight games, and they’ve been successful on better than two out of every three attempts. Faced with a 4th-and-4 just past midfield in the first quarter, the Falcons never hesitated on the call and picked up 10 yards with ease. (They were already lining up to go for it when Jourdan Lewis needed an extra moment after third down.) So when they came up against 4th-and-3 on their next possession, it was a no-brainer. The Cowboys needed a timeout- this time to let a dinged-up Trevon Diggs gather himself- and when Atlanta finally snapped the ball, they pounced. Diggs got caught up in horrible position, giving up a 36-yard walk-in touchdown to Darnell Mooney. Atlanta was a perfect 2-for-2 on 4th downs on Sunday. Ugly: Terrible fake punt fails, nearly backfires big-time Less than two minutes into the second half, instead of marching downfield to take the lead, the ineffective Cowboys were already staring at fourth down from inside their own 40. Yet special teams coordinator John Fassel dialed up a fake. Punter Bryan Anger wound up and lobbed a painfully long throw outside the numbers to C.J. Goodwin, who had fallen down on his route. The ball hit Falcons cornerback Natrone Brooks right in the hands; he would have likely had a pick-six had he held onto it. (As it was, Atlanta went on to score a touchdown on their short-field possession.) Fassel revealed Monday that he was the one who recommended the fake- over Mike McCarthy’s call for a punt- and inexplicably said he doesn’t regret the decision. Good: Dak finding his legs again (until…) The easy punch line was there for the taking as soon as Prescott’s hamstring injury was announced. Yes, Cowboys fans had been pleading with the quarterback to get back to using his legs to make plays, especially this year with the running backs struggling. He finally did on Sunday… and boom. But the unfortunate injury came as the 31-year-old was evading a sack, not taking off on some half-baked naked bootleg or trying to hero-race a track-star DB downfield to the pylon instead of just stepping out safely. It could have happened even without a “run, Dak, run” element to the gameplan. And up until the otherwise routine Kaden Elliss sack, Prescott was making renewed and excellent use of his wheels. He ended the day with just just three carries for 30 yards, but his 22-yarder midway through the second quarter was the team’s longest of 2024. It was fun while it lasted. Sigh. Bad: 4th-down offense is, in fact, offensive There’s aggressive playcalling… and then there are just dumb play calls. The Cowboys manage to do both with regularity when it’s fourth down. The team has gone for it 17 times this season; only four clubs have gone for more. But Dallas has converted just 35% of those tries; that ranks 27th out of the league’s 32 teams. The Cowboys were a dreadful 1-of-5 on fourth-down attempts versus the Falcons, but none (not even the atrocious fake punt) was more embarrassing than CeeDee Lamb’s jet sweep that crashed and burned for a three-yard loss. The play call fooled no one- especially the Atlanta defense- and it not only wasted the Cowboys’ sole takeaway of the day, it set up Kirk Cousins & Co. at midfield, giving them a head start on a touchdown drive that stretched their lead to double digits. Ugly: The wrong kind
Cowboys release 10-year veteran DT, former 2nd-round pick
Cowboys release 10-year veteran DT, former 2nd-round pick angeltorres Dallas churned the bottom of their roster today with a few moves, including a trade, and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips became the latest casualty after they released the 10-year veteran. The move doesn’t actually open a roster spot as Phillips had been on IR with a disputed injury. The Cowboys acquired Phillips from the Giants along with a 2026 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a sixth-rounder in 2026. Phillips played in the season’s first two games before landing on injured reserve. The Cowboys placed him on IR because of a wrist injury, something Phillips disputed when he first talked to the media. Phillips spent a stint on injured reserve last December as a member of the Buffalo Bills. He had signed with the Giants as a free agent but was traded to Dallas during training camp. The Cowboys have a desperate need for defensive tackle help ranking near the bottom of all rush defense metrics and moving on from the veteran is yet another stain on this front office and their curious way of conducting business. According to Phillips’s Instagram account, he appears headed back to Buffalo. With one open roster spot, Dallas must make another move if they intend to bring back two defensive starters. Phillips was the first domino to fall and another name must be moved. The search continues in Dallas for capable interior lineman as another name has been scratched from the list. Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
Irate Twitter users clown Cowboys, Jerry Jones for Jonathan Mingo deadline trade
The Dallas Cowboys have made a trade! Wait, the Cowboys gave up what? For who?! That’s about the extent of the reaction to the news that was first teased on Jerry Jones’ radio appearance Tuesday morning and was later fleshed out by reporters. The Cowboys have given up their 2025 fourth-round pick to acquire WR Jonathan Mingo from the Carolina Panthers. Dallas also brought back Carolina’s seventh rounder in the exchange. Fans, still disgruntled over seeing Amari Cooper net more compensation going from Houston to Buffalo than he did from Dallas to Houston, and the fourth-round pick for QB Trey Lance, and on and on and on, are understandably scratching their heads at this move made the same day they 3-5 Cowboys placed QB Dak Prescott on IR. The move led to some great tweets on X (formerly known as Twitter, and maybe again soon). Editor’s Note: We are aware that Twitter is having an issue with the content of their tweets showing up in articles.
Cowboys Headlines: Plan B at QB; Micah trending up, will Jerry buy or sell at trade deadline?
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott out at least 1 game as team evaluates hamstring injury :: Associated Press Link Prescott will definitely miss Week 10’s battle with Philadelphia, but beyond that, it’s still up in the air. Head coach Mike McCarthy said putting his 31-year-old quarterback on injured reserve is a possibility; that move would sideline Prescott at least four games. McCarthy stated that Cooper Rush would start next week, and Trey Lance will serve as Rush’s backup. ‘Something I’ve never felt’: Cowboys’ Prescott details Week 9 hamstring injury :: Cowboys Wire Link Prescott’s hamstring injury came on a scramble that resulted in a sack, but the quarterback didn’t realize something was wrong until he tried to step into his next throw. “I felt a pull, felt something I’ve never felt,” he said. Additionally, Prescott took a hit to his throwing hand during the game; he was seen receiving attention on it; blood was visible on the back of his hand near the pinkie. Parsons, Bland “in the same boat” on injury front :: The Mothership Link DaRon Bland is still waiting to make his season debut. Micah Parsons hasn’t played since Week 4. Both are trending in the right direction, though, as possibilities to practice this week and play on Sunday. Wednesday figures to be an important practice day for both All-Pros, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb gets encouraging news on shoulder injury :: Cowboys Wire Link A hard landing left Lamb shaken, but he played on. He re-aggravated the shoulder diving for a fourth-quarter deep ball. He was able to return and even caught a two-point conversion from Cooper Rush, who now looks to take over while Prescott rehabs. Don’t assume a dropoff in production, though: Lamb’s per-game numbers with Rush at the helm are nearly equal to his career stats. Early word is he has a sprained AC joint and may not miss any time at all. Cowboys’ Brandin Cooks hints at injury return to help CeeDee Lamb :: Athlon Sports Link Even if Lamb can soldier on, the return of Cooks would be a major help to the passing game under Rush. Cooks, who has been sidelined with a knee injury and on injured reserve since early October, seemed to suggest it could happen soon. “Go mode,” posted the receiver nicknamed The Archer, adding a bow-and-arrow emoji the morning after Sunday’s loss. Cowboys have an every 5-week jinx that just sidelined Dak Prescott :: Cowboys Wire Link Prescott is expected to miss multiple weeks with his hamstring injury, continuing a bizarre trend for the Cowboys. First DaRon Bland; then Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Brandin Cooks all on the same day; and now Prescott and maybe Lamb. All of those injuries occurred in five-week increments. (Beware on Week 14…) Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys moving forward following ‘team discipline situation’ :: Dallas Morning News Link Elliott was back in the building on Monday as he and the team appear ready to move on from the weekend’s discipline that left him at home as punishment for missing several team meetings recently. “Zeke will be available,’’ McCarthy said. “He went through everything today. But we did not have a sitdown today.’’ Jerry Jones seemed to harbor no hard feelings, either. “I wish that was all the blemishes I had on my background,” the owner joked. Cowboys-Falcons postgame analysis :: Cowboys Wire 6 expiring contracts the Dallas Cowboys should sell at the trade deadline :: SI.com Link It’s time to punt- on the 2024 season, and on players who might still be worth some draft capital before the trade deadline. Jourdan Lewis, Eric Kendricks, Osa Odighizuwa, and Zack Martin are among the Cowboys who may be able to best help the club in the long-term by being shipped off now. Jerry Jones on trade deadline: We’ll probably do a couple things this week :: ProFootballTalk Link “We’ll probably do a couple things this week,” the Cowboys owner said following Sunday’s loss. “I’m a long way from being dismayed about this team this year.” Saying he had “some things in the mix,” Jones hinted that the moves would be additions rather than subtractions. The trade deadline is Tuesday afternoon. Time for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to make the bold move. And make this one hire (Opinion) :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram Link Jones has insisted he won’t make an in-season coaching change, but the situation seems unsalvageable. McCarthy is a good football coach, but he’s not the right guy for the Cowboys right now. It’s time to call Bill Belichick and give him the rest of 2024 to evaluate who he wants on his roster for next season. And Jones needs to also hand over the reins on personnel decisions to Belichick. There has to be a radical change to the entire environment in Dallas; it might as well start now. Vegas doesn’t think the Cowboys will beat the Eagles in Week 10 :: Cowboys Wire Link Dallas opens as 6.5-point home underdogs when the Eagles visit next Sunday, with the over/under set at 44.5. Any fan feeling super comfortable about things can wager on the moneyline, which sits at +280 for a Dallas home win, and -350 to bet on the Eagles winning outright.
Cowboys have an every 5-week jinx that just sidelined Dak Prescott
Cowboys have an every 5-week jinx that just sidelined Dak Prescott K.D. Drummond Things have gone from bad to worse for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024, and it all started way back in August. First, the recent news. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was forced to leave Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Initially, fan and media concern centered around his throwing hand, which FOX cameras intially caught bleeding following what is now known as his final drive for a while. Soonafter though, it was shown how on his last pass, Prescott was seen grimacing as he attempted the throw, and favoring one leg. It was quickly reported to be a hamstring injury and Prescott was ruled out for the game. The speed of the decision along with Prescott’s own words post-game led many to believe it would be a multiple week injury and now those thoughts are confirmed. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero is reporting he will indeed be out for weeks, and for Cowboys fans who believe in such things, it’s the latest entry in the 5-week jinx of the 2024 season. Prescott was injured in the club’s eighth game of the season, but Week 9. And though it hasn’t yet been confirmed whether there will be long-term impact, WR CeeDee Lamb suffered a shoulder injury in the game as well. Going back five weeks to Week 4 was when the Cowboys lost LB Micah Parsons, DE DeMarcus Lawrence and WR Brandin Cooks in the 20-15 win over the New York Giants. That game was on September 26. Five weeks prior? DaRon Bland was suffering from foot discomfort on August 21 and ended up having surgery on August 26. He still has yet to return to the mix, though he was close to returning prior to the bye week before suffering a setback. It’s an uncanny rhythm to a season that has been ridiculously dysfunctional since January’s blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers during the wild-card round. For those counting at home, the Cowboys inducted Jimmy Johnson into the Ring of Honor 45 weeks ago… nine times five. Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb gets encouraging news on shoulder injury
Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb gets encouraging news on shoulder injury Todd Brock While the hamstring injury suffered by quarterback Dak Prescott in Sunday’s loss will cost the Cowboys multiple games without their leader, the team’s top offensive weapon appears to have dodged a bullet. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb played through a shoulder injury for most of the game and even caught a two-point conversion late in the contest despite being in obvious pain. Lamb has a sprained AC joint, according to multiple reports, news that would confirm the team’s early suspicions. Last season’s receptions leader will have a sore shoulder, but the injury is not considered serious. He is being called “week-to-week” and may not even miss any time. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1853519376403882241/ “I’ll be out there,” Lamb told reporters. “I’ll be playing.” The initial injury came in the second quarter after a hard fall to the turf while making a catch. A fourth-quarter dive on a deep ball aggravated the injury further, causing him to stay down momentarily and even miss several plays. https://twitter.com/NFLonFOX/status/1853175757385679298/ He was able to return. Lamb totaled eight catches on 12 targets Sunday, gaining 47 yards and that two-point conversion from backup passer Cooper Rush in the waning moments of the 27-21 loss in Week 9. Now it appears that Rush will take over in Dallas, barring a surprise roster change by the team to go with third-stringer Trey Lance. But assuming Rush gets the gig, there may not be the dropoff for Lamb that many fans would expect at first blush. The 30-year-old quarterback out of Central Michigan has started six games as a Cowboy, and Lamb’s receiving numbers in that relatively small sample size are… actually… just fine. Tgt Rec Yds TD 2021 at MIN 8 6 112 0 2022 vs CIN 11 7 75 0 2022 at NYG 12 8 87 1 2022 vs WAS 8 6 97 1 2022 at LAR 8 5 53 0 2022 at PHI 10 5 68 0 In Rush’s six starts, Lamb has averaged six catches on 11 targets for 82 yards per outing. Over 74 career games, Lamb has averaged six catches on nine targets for 78 yards per outing. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] If Lamb is to play this Sunday when the Eagles come to Arlington, he’ll likely need a positive week of rehab work with the Cowboys training staff and at least one full practice under his belt by the weekend. “It hurts, no need to shortchange it,” Lamb said of his right shoulder. “But that’s no excuse for my performance. I could have played better overall, and I’ll be better. I’m not going to put so much emphasis on it as far as me catching the ball because overall, that’s my job, but yeah, it definitely hurt.” Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
