Cowboys news: Starters will play until season's end

"The Cowboys have one of the game's best quarterbacks in Dak Prescott. The issue is that Prescott hasn't been able to stay healthy for two seasons in a row since the 2018 and 2019 seasons. When he plays, he's one of the best in the league, flirting with MVP consideration. When he doesn't, the team tanks. This past offseason, Dallas traded a late-round pick in hopes of finding a young, athletic backup when they acquired second-year man Joe Milton from the New England Patriots."

"It's time to let Milton play and find out what they have in him. Chances are, the backup is going to be called upon for several games next season, and the staff needs to know what they have in the former Tennessee Volunteer. Milton has appeared in two blowout losses, first to Chicago in Week 3 and then to Denver in Week 8, and has completed 6 of 9 passes for 99 yards, one touchdown and one interception."

"Rumors ran rampant about whether he was taking his opportunity seriously and his work ethic was questioned. He's appeared in just four games this season, rushing only 22 times, while being a healthy scratch more often than not. It's clear that the coaching staff is not enamored with him, and at a position like running back where a player is the last line of protection for the $60 million quarterback, incompetence and unprofessionalism cannot stand."

Dak Prescott remains one of the game's best quarterbacks but has struggled to stay healthy across consecutive seasons, creating a need for reliable depth. Dallas acquired second-year Joe Milton to provide an athletic backup, and Milton's stock rose after a strong final 2025 preseason showing. Milton has seen limited regular-season action, completing 6 of 9 passes for 99 yards, one touchdown and one interception in two blowout losses. The team should give Milton extended action over the next three games to evaluate him before offseason decisions. Running back Jaydon Blue has faced coaching concerns about effort and professionalism, and Blue should receive majority snaps with Milton to assess game performance despite practice issues.

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