DAK PRESCOTT NEWS

No rush: Caution with Dak yields Cowboys win with backup QB

The Dallas Cowboys took their decision on Dak Prescott all the way up the last hours before their game at Minnesota

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Sunday Prescott (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game at Minnesota, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Prescott strained his right calf while throwing a game-winning touchdown to CeeDee Lamb back in Week 6 at New England. Even with the benefit of a Week 7 bye, though, Prescott had limitations when the Cowboys returned to the practice field Wednesday. He increased his activity during Thursday's session to test out the calf but emerged with soreness, which was the primary reason the team treated the situation so delicately. Prescott's availability Sunday came down to a pregame workout, after which Dallas' decision makers didn't give the quarterback clearance to suit up. He'll thus yield quarterback duties to backup Cooper Rush for at least one contest.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys vs Vikings live updates: 'Sunday Night Football' Dak Prescott news, channel, time, score, stats and highlights The Dallas Cowboys visit the Minnesota Vikings at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC's "Sunday Night Football" in a game that figured to be high scoring an...

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cowboys QB depth chart: Cooper Rush, Will Grier are Dallas' backups to Dak Prescott in 2021 The Cowboys' quarterback depth chart looks entirely different than it did behind Dak Prescott last year.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What happened to Dak Prescott? Cowboys QB questionable for 'Sunday Night Football' after Week 6 injury Dak Prescott is dealing with an injury that made him truly questionable for the Cowboys' Week 8 game against the Vikings.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Latest: Seahawks cruise, Broncos barely hold on

The Seattle Seahawks made their victory look easy

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys GameDay News: Joseph activated, Prescott's calf a question mark With Dak Prescott’s status in the air, what can one expect from Dallas on the road? Predictions, storylines and more in the gameday news. |...

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Remains game-time call for Week 8 Prescott's (calf) status for Sunday's game against the Vikings remains "up in the air" ahead of the contest's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Schefter notes that backup quarterback Cooper Rush took all the team reps in practice this past week and would be in line to draw the start if Prescott is unable to go. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Prescott is pushing to play and will go through his normal warmup routine prior to the contest before a final call on his status is made 90 minutes prior to kickoff, when Dallas releases its inactive list. Rapoport relays that if the Cowboys have any doubt about Prescott's ability to play through a right calf strain, the team could err on the side of caution with its franchise signal-caller. Given the Cowboys' late kickoff, Prescott is a risky fantasy option for those without an alternative to turn to in the event that he ends up inactive.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Sunday Prescott (calf) is viewed true "game-time decision" ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Ed Werder of ESPN reports.

Impact Prescott himself expected some sort of resolution regarding his status for Sunday's primetime battle, but after a walk-through practice Saturday to test out his injured calf, the team opted to delay the decision longer. Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News believes Prescott will be active for Sunday's game and speculated the latest news is likely some gamesmanship on the part of head coach Mike McCarthy, but in any case, the quarterback's status does look to be up in the air. More information regarding his availability should arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, when Dallas releases its inactive list. If Prescott can't go, unproven Cooper Rush would be in line for his first NFL start.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

By the Numbers: Cowboys-Vikings, Bucs-Saints headline Week 8

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys return to action, the Bucs take on the Saints and more in Week 8. Here are the numbers to know.

OCTOBER 30, 2021

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 8: Dak Prescott game-time call vs. Vikings This big fantasy question today dealing with Sunday night’s big Vikings-Cowboys game, and the availability of Dallas quarterback Dak Prescot...

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

SportsDay's Cowboys-Vikings predictions: Can Dak Prescott or Cooper Rush extend the winning streak? Our Cowboys experts weigh in on Dallas’ Week 8 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings... This is the most balanced offense the Cowboys have r...

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • DALLASNEWS.COM

The Dallas Cowboys need QB Dak Prescott to get well soon — just not before Sunday Dear Dak, Hope this note finds you feeling better since I saw you in that boot in Foxborough. Did you see the look on our faces when you clu...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Questionable for Sunday night Prescott (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Minnesota, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Prescott was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday and appears truly questionable for the Sunday night game in Minnesota. Reporters and teammates have suggested the quarterback looked good in practice this week, but head coach Mike McCarthy has preached caution on multiple occasions and even mentioned Friday that Prescott felt a little sore after Thursday's practice. McCarthy said the soreness wasn't anything unusual, but it does reinforce the notion that Prescott continues to be bothered by his calf to some degree. While he hopes to play, Prescott acknowledged Thursday that the coaching staff and medical staff will have final say. Cooper Rush will start at quarterback against the Vikings if Prescott ultimately is held out.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McCarthy: Dak Prescott 'sore' after ramping up activity; status still unclear for Cowboys-Vikings The Cowboys will soon have to decide whether Dak Prescott will play Sunday. Two days before they take on Minnesota, they don't seem any cl...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • NFL.COM

Cowboys scouting report: Dak Prescott's availability is in question Prescott has been incredibly efficient to start his sixth NFL season, and his first since signing a massive contract extension during the of...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Feels sore, should practice Friday Coach Mike McCarthy said Prescott (calf) is feeling a bit sore but is expected to practice Friday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact The 28-year-old pushed himself a bit during Thursday's workout and practice, and McCarthy said it's not surprising the quarterback is feeling some soreness as a result. The fact Prescott has that soreness two days from game day -- while also coming off a bye week -- isn't a great sign, and the Cowboys could be cautious with their star signal-caller this weekend. Prescott previously said he wants to play but that decision isn't up to him, and it's clear the team is preparing to potentially face Minnesota with Cooper Rush at quarterback. The release of Dallas' official injury report later Friday should provide a better idea of Prescott's outlook, but his status could remain cloudy until later in the weekend as he continues to be evaluated.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dak Prescott sings Lael Collins' praises ahead of Week 8 Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott may be dealing with a calf injury, but the signal-caller is focused on taking the field this weekend...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • 12UP.COM

Rested offenses for Dallas and Minnesota could mean shootout

Rested and ready to light up the scoreboard

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys at Vikings: McCarthy makes familiar prime time visit

Dallas coach Mike McCarthy is making a familiar visit to Minnesota

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The latest on how Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has looked in practice, expectations for him vs. Vikings The decision if Dak Prescott will play will come Saturday before the Cowboys' final practice before boarding the team plane for Minneapolis.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

What happened to Dak Prescott? Why Cowboys QB was limited in practice with calf injury Prescott is listed as questionable ahead of 'Sunday Night Football' vs. Vikings.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dallas Cowboys can back up hype over hot start, if Dak Prescott stays healthy

The Cowboys' hot start has everyone talking — and speculating. But this time seems to be different, Matt Mosley writes.

OCTOBER 28, 2021