EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 26: Cooper Rush #10 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for another start from quarterback Cooper Rush in an NFC East showdown with undefeated Philadelphia as Dak Prescott’s recovery from a broken right thumb continues.
Coach Mike McCarthy said Prescott was set to do some light throwing at the end of practice Wednesday after starting the workout in the rehab group.
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The division lead will be on the line when the Cowboys (4-1) visit the Eagles (5-0) on Sunday night.
Rush has won four consecutive starts, including over last year’s Super Bowl teams in Cincinnati and the defending champion Los Angeles Rams.
The Eagles can take a two-game lead on the defending division champions with a victory. Prescott is 7-3 in his career against Philadelphia.
It would be the first start against the Eagles for Rush, who has won the first five starts of his career going back to a victory at Minnesota last season.
McCarthy said Rush’s winning streak wasn’t a factor in the decision on when Prescott would return.
"You’ve got to trust the medical process," McCarthy said. "I know Dak didn’t want to hear it. You’ve got to make sure that he’s right for the long haul, too. Not that I’m saying we’re being conservative because that doesn’t really line up with him the way he approaches preparing to play."
The Associated Press contributed to this report
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Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
The Cowboys will look to keep their winning streak going when they take on the undefeated Eagles.
What: Dallas Cowboys (4-1) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (5-0)
When: Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 7:20 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Financial Field
How to watch: NBC