“And we probably have to prepare for three different quarterbacks, not just (Dak) Prescott, who we’ve already played once and we have a lot of film on”. At the same time, he added that Dak Prescott will get the start, and will likely play the whole game, because he wants Dak to get more rookie reps before the playoff start.
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Of course, any future trade partner is going to have injury concerns with Romo, regardless of him playing or not in this upcoming game.
“I think you should play”, said Elliott, “especially with a first-round bye”.
The Cowboys also had a bad third quarter against the Tampa Buccaneers, giving up two touchdowns in seven minutes, but it also forced four turnovers that game. The rookie has thrown 23 touchdown passes and the fifth most yards in regular season history by a first-year player.
If there’s a quarterback controversy in Dallas this week, you can go ahead and blame it on Dez Bryant.
The Lions offense stalled out in Dallas territory on their next drive, failing to score again after Matt Prater missed a 47-yard field goal.
Momentum is a tricky thing to nail down, but Elliott doesn’t buy into the notion that their matchup with the Eagles won’t have some bearing on the Cowboys’ run at a Super Bowl.
That’s one theory, but for me this screams of the Cowboys more anxious about his trade value in the offseason than any potential of injury.
A shutout half for the defense was secured with 4:19 remaining when defensive end David Irving forced Stafford to fumble and linebacker Kyle Wilber recovered at the Dallas 5-yard line. The only (big) difference is the Cowboys will not have a game to play next week.
Every player asked after the win over the Lions said they wanted to play against the Eagles. Of course, NY still clinched a wild-card spot on Saturday regardless, but we’re not going to talk about that.
Dak never wilted under the intensity. even though Zeke’s shirtless image added to the intimidation. and what became obvious are two things. these guys are really good friends. and the National Football League is in trouble. The key seems to be to pressure him, but don’t let him get outside of the pocket.
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With the Cowboys sitting at 13-2 and playing for literally nothing, the choice should be to rest as many players as possible. Plus, Romo hasn’t played since the preseason, so there could be some benefit to having the 36-year-old knock off the rust in case he’s needed in a pinch come playoff time.
