Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (illness) is officially active for Sunday's playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. He had been listed as questionable after missing practice on Friday. Rush has only played sparingly in garbage-time situations this year, completing 75 percent of his passes for 144 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. He'll remain in the backup role behind Dak Prescott this weekend.
Cooper Rush Has A Solid Preseason Performance On Saturday
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush was solid in Saturday's preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. Rush attempted 14 passes, completing nine of them for 96 yards and a touchdown. Rush played clearly better than Will Grier, his main competition for the second spot on the Cowboys quarterback depth chart behind clear starter Dak Prescott. Rush threw the lone Cowboys passing touchdown of the game to running back Rico Dowdle.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush is signing a new deal with the organization. The two sides agree to a two-year, $6 million contract, including a fully guaranteed signing bonus. Last season, Rush went 4-1 as the starter with 1,051 yards and five touchdowns with three interceptions. The 29-year-old is a consistent enough backup that the team wants to keep him around. However, owner Jerry Jones mentioned the team could add another quarterback this offseason.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush lost for the first time in his NFL career in a Week 6 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Rush had played mostly mistake-free football as the fill-in for starter Dak Prescott (thumb), but that all came crashing down in Week 6 against a very obviously well-prepared Eagles defense. Rush completed just 18 of his 38 pass attempts for 181 yards. He threw one touchdown but three interceptions. Under pressure all night, Rush was somehow able to escape without taking a sack, but plenty of throwaways and the three picks had something to do with it. With Prescott expected to be ready for Week 7, Rush will return to his role as the backup quarterback in Dallas.
Cowboys Preparing To Start Cooper Rush Against Eagles
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said the team is preparing for quarterback Cooper Rush to start in Week 6 against the 5-0 Philadelphia Eagles. Dak Prescott (thumb) is making progress from a fractured right thumb that he suffered in the season opener, and he will throw for the first time on the side at practice on Wednesday. However, the Cowboys aren't rushing Prescott back after Rush has gone 4-0 since taking over under center. Rush went just 10-for-16 for 102 yards, no touchdown and an interception in last week's win over the Los Angeles Rams. The 28-year-old will likely have to throw the ball much more this Sunday night against Philly, but he'll remain nothing more than a low-end QB2 option in superflex leagues for at least another week.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush remained undefeated in his NFL career after another win in Week 5 over the Los Angeles Rams. Rush acted as a hand-off machine, completing just 10 passes on 16 attempts for 102 yards. He played more mistake-free football, taking three sacks but not allowing any turnovers in a game the Cowboys easily won 22-10. Rush has been riding the Dallas defense to a 4-0 record as a starter and could get one more start in Week 6 if Dak Prescott (thumb) still isn't ready to go.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush is likely to draw the start once again for a Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Rams. With Dak Prescott (thumb) nearing a return but reportedly still unable to fully grasp a football, Week 6 seems like a more likely return date for the Cowboys starter. Rush has gone 3-0 this season and while he's not the reason they've won, he's made sure not to be the reason they'd lose, playing mistake-free football. Despite his success on the field, Rush is not much of a fantasy option, capping out as a QB2 in deeper superflex leagues.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush led the Cowboys to another win in Week 4. Dallas beat the Washington Commanders 25-10, with Rush completing 15 of his 27 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Rush once again played mistake-free football, hooking up with CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup for his passing scores. Despite winning all three of his starts, Rush will return to his backup role as soon as Week 5 if Dak Prescott (thumb) is able to return.
Cooper Rush Not A Fantasy Option In Week 4 Despite Solid Play
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush is not a strong fantasy option in Week 4 despite leading the Cowboys to two wins so far as Dak Prescott's (thumb) fill-in. Rush has played mostly mistake-free football and while he is certainly performing better than most people expected, he has almost no fantasy upside. Week 4 should be his last game as a starter for now, with Dak expected to return in Week 5. Rush is a last-second-desperation-play in superflex leagues only.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush led the team to another win in a Week 3 game against the division-rival New York Giants. Rush attempted 31 passes, completing 21 of them for 215 yards and one touchdown. Rush zeroed in on wide receiver CeeDee Lamb again, targeting him with 12 of his passes, but once again showing better chemistry with Noah Brown. With Dak Prescott (thumb) stating that he wouldn't rule himself out for Week 4, Rush's reign as the starter may be coming to an end. He's played well enough to keep the Cowboys from rushing Dak back onto the field though. Still, at most it seems like Rush will get one more start before Prescott returns to his space atop the depth chart.
