Cowboys’ Dak Prescott to begin throwing, Cooper Rush expected to start against Eagles

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will do some "light throwing" to receivers Wednesday, the first time Prescott has thrown passes since undergoing surgery on his thumb after Week 1. 

The Cowboys have gone 4-0 with Cooper Rush under center since their opening week loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush warms up before a game against the Washington Commanders in Arlington, Texas, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

"We are preparing for Cooper [Rush] to start against the [Philadelphia] Eagles," Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Wednesday. 

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Prescott underwent surgery on his throwing thumb Sept. 12, and McCarthy has said in previous weeks that he wants to see Prescott practice for a full week before returning to a game.

"I think we’re still in the medical rehab phase," McCarthy said Wednesday. "So, once he clears this phase and he’s fully activated, then I think that’s when we have our conversation."  

Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy visit during warmups before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sept. 18, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.  (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Rush has played well in place of Prescott, completing 61.3% of his passes for 839 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions.  

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The Cowboys' defense has also stepped up in Prescott’s absence, allowing just 14.4 points per game, third-best in the NFL. 

"I don’t think so," McCarthy told reporters when asked if the handling of Prescott would be different if