The Green Bay Packers might receive a significant advantage in their Wild Card matchup against the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday, according to details in Friday’s injury report. This potential break hinges on the condition of the Cowboys’ starting quarterback, Dak Prescott, and whether he encounters any additional setbacks.
The Green Bay Packers are facing uncertainty with several crucial players marked as questionable or doubtful for the matchup against the Cowboys. In a surprising turn of events on Friday’s injury report, the Cowboys listed quarterback Cooper Rush as questionable for the game against the Packers, citing an illness.
Cooper Rush’s absence from Friday’s Cowboys practice raises concerns, especially since the specific nature of his illness remains undisclosed. If Rush’s ailment is contagious, there’s a potential risk that it may have spread within the quarterback room, possibly affecting Dak Prescott adversely by the time Sunday arrives.
Prescott’s standout performance throughout the season positions him as a strong contender for the NFL MVP award, although Lamar Jackson is considered the likely winner. The Cowboys’ offensive efficiency could suffer significantly if Prescott isn’t in optimal health for the upcoming game against the Packers.
Drawing a parallel, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts played through illness during a Monday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks last month. The impact on his performance was evident, with Hurts completing 17 out of 31 passes for 143 yards and throwing two interceptions in a loss to the Seahawks.
The Cowboys must hope that Prescott doesn’t experience a similar setback this weekend, as his health will play a crucial role in their offensive strategy against the Packers.
