Dak Prescott is the quarterback of the near future for the Dallas Cowboys. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones will have to decide soon whether he feels the same about coach Mike McCarthy. Cooper Rush is making a good case to stay as Prescott's backup.

The Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers produced a nail-biter for the fans on Sunday night. It was the Cowboys hosting the Bucs in this one at AT&T Stadium, and it was the home team that escaped with a hard-fought 26-24 victory after quite a clash.

The Atlanta Falcons received an early Christmas gift from the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday evening. After defeating the New York Giants, 34-7, the Falcons got to sit back and watch as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were upset by the Cowboys in prime time.

One would think that would mean Dallas would look to get younger players more reps in the final two games, including quarterback Trey Lance, the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL

This season, Rush has thrown for 1,697 yards, 11 touchdowns, and just three interceptions in relief of Dak Prescott.

With Dak Prescott out for the season, Rush has gotten the audition to return in 2025 with six starts and three more to come.

Rush has 9 fumbles since taking over as the Cowboys starter. Most of the other players with 9 or more have played twice as many snaps.

While they have been eliminated from postseason contention, it's Cooper Rush and the Cowboys who are standing between the Eagles and their 11th division title in the last 24 years.