NFL UPDATE: Cowboys Turn to Cooper Rush in High-Stakes Matchup Against 6-2 Eagles

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With Dak Prescott sidelined by a hamstring injury, the 3-5 Dallas Cowboys are turning to backup quarterback Cooper Rush for their crucial NFC East showdown against the 6-2 Philadelphia Eagles. Known for his steady leadership, Rush holds a 5-1 record as a starter—a track record that brings some optimism to Dallas as they fight to keep playoff hopes alive.  Rush has the confidence of his teammates and coaches. Defensive leader Micah Parsons praised his straightforward style, saying, “I’ve seen what Cooper Rush can do; he’s won games for us by playing the basics. I’ve got full faith in him.” Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer added, “He may be one of the smartest QBs I’ve been around.”  In this high-stakes matchup, Rush has the opportunity to step up, potentially narrowing the division gap with a win over Philadelphia. If he can deliver, Rush could keep Dallas in contention and prove his value as one of the NFL’s most reliable backup QBs.

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00:00Since the Dallas Cowboys' 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, quarterback Dak

00:10Prescott is still searching for some other opinions on his hamstring injury.

00:14You have backup quarterback Cooper Rush who is going to get the nod and a start this coming

00:18Sunday and linebacker Micah Parsons is finally getting to go full speed at practice.

00:24Now Rush has taken over for Dak Prescott before.

00:27This Sunday will be his seventh career start.

00:30His first also came against the Philadelphia Eagles back in 2022.

00:35Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer says he may be one of the smartest QBs I've

00:39ever been around.

00:40While Micah Parsons said, I've seen what Cooper Rush can do.

00:43He's won games for us by playing the basics.

00:46I got full faith in him.

00:48While Dallas' starting quarterback is out, their pass rusher in Parsons says that he's

00:52got a high chance of playing on Sunday.

00:55It'll be the second division opponent for the Cowboys and their first time playing the

00:58Eagles with kickoff at 325.

01:01For all things Dallas Cowboys, you can tune into Spectrum Cable, channel 15 on Wednesday

01:05and Thursday nights at 11.

01:07For D210 Sports, I'm Sydney Staples and you've just been Credentialed.

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