Cowboys lose starting QB to injury vs. Falcons

The Dallas Cowboys have a big NFC East rivalry game next week against the Philadelphia Eagles and the status of their star quarterback is unknown.

Dak Prescott left Sunday’s Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half with a hamstring injury. He was replaced by Cooper Rush. It’s unclear when the injury occurred, but a Falcons offensive lineman appeared to roll into Prescott’s left leg on a play at the end of the third quarter.

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Video showed trainers working on Prescott’s right hand on the sideline prior to him going into the blue medical tent. But it was a hamstring injury that ultimately knocked him from the game.

The Cowboys were already dealing with a bit of drama prior to kickoff. Ezekiel Elliott was a healthy scratch for the first time in his career due to him being “distracted this season” and missing several team meetings, according to NFL Network’s Jane Slater.

Dallas was 3-4 going into Sunday’s game and were trailing 27-13 when Rush replaced Prescott.