The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers will square off in one of the weekend’s most important matchups. The Cowboys are aiming to prove they can be a postseason danger after failing to reach the NFC Championship game since the mid-1990s.
The Packers want to demonstrate on national television that Jordan Love is their third franchise quarterback in a succession and that they, too, have Super Bowl hopes. The Cowboys’ quarterback has been injured, the team reported today.
The Dallas Cowboys Announce Surprising Quarterback Injury Prior To Clash With The Green Bay Packers
The Cowboys are in peak physical condition as they approach the wild-card playoff game against the Packers on Sunday. With just one player carrying a designation, the team faces a slight setback as backup quarterback Cooper Rush was added to the practice report on Friday, listed as questionable due to an illness, resulting in his absence from practice. Throughout the season, Rush has seen action in 69 snaps during mop-up duty.
In terms of injuries, cornerback Stephon Gilmore, dealing with a shoulder issue, participated in limited practice for the second consecutive day. He is anticipated to play with a harness to safeguard his dislocated shoulder. Left guard Tyler Smith, who missed Week 18 with a foot injury, is set to return after a full practice on Friday. Defensive end Dorance Armstrong (ankle), defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (ankle), and safety Malik Hooker (ankle) are also confirmed to be fit for the upcoming game.
While the injury to the backup quarterback might not directly impact the game, unless Dak Prescott suffers an injury, it adds an intriguing element to monitor during the game. Although the nature of Rush’s ailment is unclear at this point, his availability for the wild-card round is now uncertain. In the event that Rush is unable to play on Sunday, Trey Lance is likely to step in as Dak Prescott’s backup.