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The Dallas Cowboys’ season took a devastating turn last Sunday, when they lost 27-21 to the Atlanta Falcons and, in a blow that hit harder, saw quarterback Dak Prescott go down with a serious hamstring injury. Initially, fans and the team held onto hope that Prescott’s recovery would be swift enough to bring him back by season’s end. But by Friday, NFL insider Adam Schefter confirmed what many feared: Prescott will undergo surgery, ending his season and potentially dashing any remaining playoff hopes.
This news sparked an outpouring of frustration and disappointment across social media. Cowboys fans, already frustrated with the team’s inconsistent performance this season, were vocal about their feelings. One fan captured the sentiment bluntly, calling it a “Season of HELL for Cowboys fans.” For many, the injury feels like the final blow in what has been a season full of setbacks and letdowns.
Disheartened fans even took to suggesting the team should shift its focus to next season and aim for high draft picks to potentially replace Prescott. “The Cowboys just gotta tank and try to get one of the top QBs,” tweeted @kampagnepapi, a sentiment echoed by others who believe Prescott’s absence warrants a drastic reset for the team. Some questioned Prescott’s future performance, with fans like @Zazamyodor warning that the star quarterback might be “washed” when he eventually returns.
With Prescott sidelined, the Cowboys are left scrambling for a replacement for their Week 10 faceoff against the Eagles. While the team could bring in a veteran free agent to shore up the quarterback position, the most likely scenario will see backup Cooper Rush stepping in as the starter for the remainder of the season. Rush, a seventh-year player with Dallas, played a substantial part of the game last week, managing 115 yards and a touchdown.
Though he lacks Prescott’s star power, Rush has shown reliability in his previous starts, with five wins out of six games. The pressure is on Rush to carry the team through what’s left of the season, but whether he can meet the challenge remains a question for anxious Cowboys fans.