Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Sparks Injury Concerns With Postgame Look
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a hand injury against the Commanders.
After dismantling the Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott arrived at his postgame press conference wearing an accessory that quickly drew attention and sparked concerns about a possible injury.
Prescott was nearly flawless in the Cowboys’ blowout victory, completing 21 of 30 passes for 264 yards and three touchdowns. His numbers could have been even bigger, but Dallas hit cruise control in the second half with a hefty lead.
After the game, Prescott appeared at the podium with a bandage on his left hand — a sight that sparked some concern. He quickly downplayed any notion that it would impact him moving forward. Prescott called it a “Britt special,” referencing long-time Cowboys trainer Britt Brown.
“A little Britt special just to take the swelling down,” said Prescott, who played every snap in the 44-22 win. “I usually throw my left hand to cover the ball when I get hit. It usually takes a lot of helmets, so I’m sure it was just a facemask. Nothing unusual, honestly.”
Dak Prescott had his left hand wrapped after the game. He said it’s nothing serious. A little swelling. Thought he might have hit it on another player’s helmet or face mask while protecting the ball. “Nothing unusual.”
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Bolsters MVP Case
Prescott has firmly inserted himself into the MVP conversation, and his latest outing only strengthened that case. Through seven games, he’s thrown for 1,881 yards, 16 touchdowns, and just three interceptions — elite efficiency from the Cowboys signal-caller, who leads the league in QBR.
More importantly, Dallas snapped back into the win column on Sunday, handling a division rival in convincing fashion. With a healthy CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens helping the offense find its rhythm, Prescott believes the best is yet to come.
“It was great. It was explosive, it was fun. You saw the big plays and the drives we put together. The standard and expectation for us is high,” Prescott said. “I think more of our games are going to look like this.”
The Cowboys moved to 3-3-1 with the win against the Commanders.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Praises Pass-Catchers
Prescott said that having both Lamb and Pickens at his disposal makes him confident in just about any pass he throws their way. Lamb had five catches for 110 yards and a touchdown in his first game back after sitting out three games with an ankle injury. Pickens snagged four catches for 82 yards.
“Those are two dudes, and the other guys are well. Wherever the ball goes, I’m confident that when it leaves my hand, a play is going to be made if that guy has a chance,” Prescott said. “When those two guys get it, it can be very explosive.”
Prescott has put together a standout season, but what he’s most proud of is his improved ball security. Even with an emphasis on cutting down interceptions, he’s stayed aggressive and confident pushing the ball downfield.
“Just trying to be smart with it. But not hesitant, scared, or cautious” Prescott said. “I’m taking my chances and have tons of confidence in what I can do and where I can put it.”
Prescott and the Cowboys have a chance to keep the momentum rolling when they head to Denver next week to see the Broncos. Dallas will host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9 before heading into their bye week.
Micah Parsons Sets Personal Record After Narrow Week 7 Win
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Micah Parsons, defensive end for the Green Bay Packers, celebrating a sack on October 19, 2025.
The Green Bay Packers will go back to the Midwest thankful that they escaped with a win, having secured the victory with a late Josh Jacobs touchdown that was ultimately never answered by the Arizona Cardinals.
Whilst it was some big offensive plays that caught the headlines after the game, most notably the decision to keep the offense on the field for it a 4th and 2 with the game on the line, which quarterback Jordan Love dutifully managed to convert into a 15-yard catch-and-run for tight end, Tucker Kraft, it was the defensive pressure that helped seal the win.
The fourth quarter saw the Packers defense really turn on the heat, in a game that saw the unit manage a total of 6 sacks on Cardinals QB, Jacoby Brissett.
Micah Parsons Did Something He Had Never Previously Managed
For the star player on the defense, Micah Parsons, this game meant a particular amount, as he managed to do something he had never previously done in his career to-date – sack the opposing quarterback three times – per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.
Believe it not, this was Micah Parsons’ first 3-sack game. He had 2.5 three different times, but never 3 in a game before today.
Packers 27, Cardinals 23.
Aaron Rodgers is next.
“Believe it not, this was Micah Parsons’ first 3-sack game.” Demovsky wrote after the game. “He had 2.5 three different times, but never 3 in a game before today.”
And, also per Demovsky, the former Dallas Cowboy equalled his former record for the 2025 season in QB pressures, with 6.
Four of those quarterback pressures, according to Demovsky, came into the fourth quarter. Proving that when it counts, Parsons and the rest of the Packers defense step up to the plate.
Packers Defense Has Been A Mixed Bag In 2025
The Packers defense is by no means a “bad” defense. In fact, one would be hard pressed to say at this point that it is anything but a “good” one, relative to the rest of the NFL.
It ranks 6th in total defense, and actually 1st in run defense. However, the troubles start to come in the pass defense, where Green Bay come in at just 15th – middle of the pack.
For a pass rush that boasts not one but four former first round picks – three of whom were selected in the top-15 and play as an edge rusher – 15th in the league against the pass is certainly not ideal.
Although sacks themselves are not necessarily the issue, as the team came into week 7 6th in the league in that department, they are allowing quarterbacks to make plays downfield.
It is also worth noting that whilst the team are a top-10 unit in sacks, that does not fully track with the totality of their pass-rushing endeavours. ESPN ranks the Packers 12th in pass-rush-win-rate, which calculates the percentage of times a rusher manages to beat his block within 2.5 seconds of the ball being snapped.
Parsons is now at 5.5 sacks on the season, and as he continues to acclimatize to the defense, fans will hope that he continues to get better and better.
