Cooper Rush Fantasy

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush has won the Cowboys backup job. The team released both Garrett Gilbert and Ben DiNucci on Tuesday, leaving Rush as the only quarterback on the roster behind starter Dak Prescott. Prescott is coming off a severe ankle injury and dealt with shoulder issues throughout camp and the preseason, so the Cowboys second-string job could be seen as more crucial than that same position on most other teams. The Cowboys have been talking up Rush's performances in practice, but the 27-year-old has attempted just three passes in his NFL career. While the Cowboys may be planning on bringing a free agent (Cam Newton?) into their QB room, it's looking like it'll be another year where the Cowboys season depends on Prescott's health.

Aug. 31st • 11:30 AM

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush threw two touchdowns in Saturday's preseason loss to the Houston Texans. Rush completed 10 of his 12 pass attempts for 97 yards and the two touchdowns, also contributing seven yards on the ground on his lone rushing attempt. Rush's scores went to Cedrick Wilson and Tony Pollard, and he was the only Cowboys quarterback to appear even remotely competent in this one. He's currently competing with Ben DiNucci and Garrett Gilbert for backup duties behind starter Dak Prescott. Throughout camp, Gilbert has been the one talked about as the likely clipboard holder, but this was a good performance by Rush (paired with an awful one by DiNucci) and could create some more second-string competition before final rosters are announced.

Aug. 22nd • 3:58 AM

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said he will take the full week to determine whether quarterback Cooper Rush or signal-caller Garrett Gilbert will start under center in Week 9 against the Steelers. The Cowboys plan on making their decision on Saturday. Although Rush is on the practice squad, he knows the offense better than Gilbert, who has been with the team for only three weeks. Rush might have the advantage from a playbook standpoint, but this will be decided on how each QB looks in practice this week. With a bye in Week 10, Andy Dalton should be able to clear the COVID-19 protocol in time to return in Week 11, so this will likely be a one-game audition for whoever wins the competition. Rush or Gilbert will be a desperation low-end QB2 streamer in superflex leagues against a nasty Steelers Defense this Sunday.

Nov. 5th • 12:33 PM