One of the most surprising turns of events from the Cowboys 2022 season was their success without Dak Prescott early in the season. After suffering a hand injury in Week 1, Prescott was put on ice for the next five games. Replacing him was Cooper Rush, who from Week 2 through Week 6, passed for 956 yards and five touchdowns on 83 completions. Most importantly, Dallas went 4-1, salvaging a season that once seemed lost.
A run-heavy approach combined with a conservative passing attack became Dallas’ recipe for success during this stretch. Rush didn’t throw an interception in four-of-five contests and the Cowboys frequently won the all-important turnover battle. Some are longing for a return to that approach; are they right?