Dak Prescott’s Injury Update: A Major Blow for the Cowboys’ Season. The Dallas Cowboys might be staring down the end of their season. News just broke that Dak Prescott’s injury, which forced him out of Week 9’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, is far worse than expected. For a team already struggling, this could be the final nail in the coffin.

In a brutal turn, Prescott’s injury has been confirmed as a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon. According to NFL Network’s Jane Slater, recovery for this type of injury usually extends beyond four weeks-meaning a minimum stay on injured reserve. For a team desperate to turn its season around, this is the kind of setback that can shake the locker room and fanbase alike.

What’s Next for the Cowboys Without Prescott?

Jerry Jones, the Cowboys’ owner, indicated that Dak will likely head to the injured reserve list. If that happens, Dallas’s $240 million quarterback will miss at least four games, three of which are set to air in national broadcasts. The Cowboys, now sitting at 3-5, are in a make-or-break stretch, and losing their leader at such a crucial time could make a playoff push nearly impossible.

And it’s not just about the missed games. Even if Prescott returns in early December for the Cowboys’ Monday Night Football showdown against the Bengals, the season could already be out of reach. Dallas, accustomed to winning 12 games each of the last three seasons, might be looking at a record they’d rather not discuss at the holiday table.

In Prescott’s absence, the Cowboys will rely on veteran backup Cooper Rush, who brings some hope with a solid 5-1 record as a starter, including a 4-1 streak in 2022. But with the stakes higher than ever, Rush will need to perform miracles to keep the Cowboys’ playoff dreams alive.