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Dak Prescott clears injury scare before Thursday night game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 2:49 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Dak Prescott clears injury scare before Thursday night game

Summary

Dak Prescott, quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, addressed an injury scare following the team's 34-30 victory over the Houston Texans. Prescott suffered a cut and swelling on his throwing hand after being stepped on by a defender during the game. Despite the incident, he continued to play and finished with 335 passing yards and a game-winning touchdown. Prescott reassured that he is ready for the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, emphasizing he will be at 100 percent. Tampa Bay's starting quarterback Baker Mayfield is ruled out due to a dislocated thumb, leading to rookie Jalon Daniels making his second NFL start.

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Status Watch

•Prescott suffered a hand injury in the second quarter against Houston.
•He assured that he will be 100 percent for the next game.
•Dallas is facing the 0-4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday.
•Baker Mayfield is out for the Buccaneers due to injury.

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2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Massive Update Emerges on Dak Prescott’s Injury Scare Ahead of TNF

What they're saying

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Dallas Cowboys fans panicked after Sunday’s hard-fought 34-30 win over the Houston Texans. Quarterback Dak Prescott appeared in his post-game press conference with thick medical tape wrapped around his right throwing hand. The scare happened in the second quarter when a defensive cleat stepped directly on his hand, leaving him with a cut and instant […] The post Massive Update Emerges on Dak Prescott’s Injury Scare Ahead of TNF appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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