Earlier this week, head coach Mike McCarthy decided to name Cooper Rush as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11. Rush and Trey Lance had opportunities to play in Dallas’ 34-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
The Dallas Cowboys backup QBs were terrible on Sunday
Aug 24, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance (19) runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Rush went 13-of-23 passing for 45 yards in the loss at AT&T Stadium. He also lost two fumbles against the Eagles. Lance saw most of his action in the fourth quarter when the Eagles were up 28-6. The former first-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers went 4-of-6 for 21 yards and one interception.
Neither quarterback looked great in the first game after Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending hamstring injury against the Atlanta Falcons. McCarthy decided to stick with the veteran for the Cowboys’ matchup against the Houston Texans on Monday night.
Cooper Rush has a neck injury
Oct 13, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws during the second half against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Per the Cowboys injury report in Week 11, Rush’s name was added for having a neck issue. He was a full participant at practice.
The injury is concerning for Rush and the Cowboys. Given the type of injury, Rush’s status could be fluid during the week. Aggravating a neck injury is the last thing Rush or the Cowboys want this season.
Rush is entering Week 11 having thrown for 212 yards, one touchdown and one interception in 2024. Per ESPN, the 30-year-old quarterback has a 24.8 QBR.
Jun 4, 2024; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) and quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and quarterback Trey Lance (19) talk during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
