So, Dak Prescott just led the Cowboys on a ridiculous 74-yard game-winning drive to beat the Houston Texans 34-30, pushing their record to 2-2. But get this: after all that heroics, he was spotted with his right hand all wrapped up. Yeah, right after doing everything to pull out a clutch win, there’s suddenly a massive question mark hanging over their star quarterback.
Game-Winner, But At What Cost?
Prescott absolutely showed up against the Texans, going 32-of-45 for 335 yards and a touchdown. That final minute drive was pure magic, a textbook game-winner that should have everyone buzzing about Dallas turning their season around. Instead, all eyes are on that wrapped hand. The win was huge for the Cowboys, bringing them to an even 2-2 record in their second year under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. But a win feels different when your leader might be hurting. What a gut punch right after an epic finish.
A Familiar Story For Dak?
It feels like we’ve been here before with Prescott, doesn’t it? He’s 33 years old and was clearly motivated to bounce back big this year. He didn’t even play in the 2026 preseason, with Joe Milton III getting the bulk of the snaps and impressing with three touchdown passes and a rushing score in two games. Remember 2024? He was limited to only eight games because of a season-ending hamstring injury. Then last year, 2025, he was still one of the best quarterbacks in the league, throwing for 4,552 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. But the team was inconsistent, finishing 7-9-1 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year in Schottenheimer’s first season. Now, after clawing their way to 2-2, this hand injury concern pops up again. If he’s sidelined at all, the Cowboys are forced to turn to backup Sam Howell.
With Prescott’s hand now a massive question mark after that huge win, the Cowboys are facing some serious uncertainty. His health has been a storyline before. This team just clawed its way to 2-2; they can’t afford another major QB drama right now. Every snap, every update on that hand is going to be under a microscope. Wild stuff, man.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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