Cooper Rush Fantasy

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush, starting in place of Dak Prescott (calf), led the Cowboys to a 20-16 win on Sunday Night Football in Week 8. In the first start of his NFL career, Rush completed 24 of his 40 pass attempts for 325 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Rush threw more than he was likely expected to, and while he struggled to move the offense in the first half, he looked quite a bit better in the second half and was able to lead a game-winning drive at the end of the fourth quarter. With Prescott likely to return for Week 8, this was just a spot start for Rush, who does not need to be picked up off of waivers despite the solid fantasy stat line.

Nov. 1st • 11:04 AM

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) will be inactive on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8, according to a source. Backup Cooper Rush will get the start with Will Grier serving as his backup against Minnesota. Prescott's pre-game workouts did nothing to change the Cowboys mind after he suffered a strained calf at the end of the Week 6 win over the New England Patriots. The Week 7 bye week didn't help Prescott's chances of playing this week, but the good news is that Dallas is being overly cautious here, so Prescott should be able to play in Week 9. Rush will be making his first career start against the Vikings, so fantasy managers should be downgrading Dallas' pass-catching options for this game. Expect the Cowboys to lean heavily on running back Ezekiel Elliott as long as they don't fall too far behind on the scoreboard. On the bright side for the Cowboys offense, offensive tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) is active.

Oct. 31st • 6:50 PM

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