The Cooper Rush era has run out of luck. After running wild for the past few games, the Cowboys had their dawn at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles. The QB’s costly interceptions led to the downfall in Week 6, and they faced a loss after a four-game winning streak. The NFL Universe also put up stern thoughts over Rush’s critical mistakes.
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Dallas Cowboys entered the Lincoln Financial Field with a big target on their backs. They took on the Philadelphia Eagles and failed to snap their undefeated streak. Rush’s critical interceptions did the rest.
Did Rush run out of Luck?
Cooper Rush, who had yet to throw an interception this season, was intercepted three times in Week 6. He went 18/38 with 181 yards and a touchdown while connecting with Ezekiel Elliott. However, the three picks cost them big time, and Philly swept the win by 17-26.
CJ Gardner-Johnson snags his SECOND INT of the night! @CGJXXIII
📺: #DALvsPHI on NBC
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/exBLpcJhjS pic.twitter.com/LvG35ksjwS— NFL (@NFL) October 17, 2022
The NFL Universe could not hold their calm. They showcased their outrage upon Rush by sharing critical thoughts about the QB on Twitter.
Pat Egan felt bad for Rush’s wife who flew down to watch him throw three picks.
Feel bad that Cooper Rush’s wife spent all that money on a flight to watch him throw 3 picks.
— Pat Egan (@Pat_Egan) October 17, 2022
Another user is waiting for Dak Prescott to return.
Looking forward to Dak’s return
— Dan Jarmon (@DanJarmon) October 17, 2022
This user questioned where is the Cooper Rush over Dak Prescott people now.
Where the Cooper Rush > Dak ppl now? 💀 those three picks costed them the game
— Jahmeir D.🐴✭ (@JDCowboys4Life) October 17, 2022
Pardon My Take podcast made a Toy Story reference to how Jerry Jones would react to Rush after the loss.
Jerry Jones after this Cooper Rush performance pic.twitter.com/1ix9rxPZ8b
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) October 17, 2022
Another user used a GIF to refer to how Prescott would react to Rush’s performance.
Dak on the sideline pic.twitter.com/PQeAmw17rI
— Vlad 🧀🏈 (@VladB004) October 17, 2022
This user put a WWE reference when Evolution turned on Randy Orton.
Jerry Jones to Cooper Rush when Dak gets back next week:#DALvsPHI pic.twitter.com/WmUONx3RaQ
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) October 17, 2022
This user claimed Rush does not have the arm to make a deep throw.
Rush just doesn't have the arm to make that deep of a throw. Way underthrown.
— Anthony (@4nthonylol) October 17, 2022
Another user made a meme reference on how Cooper Rush would react to a good defense.
Cooper Rush against a Good defense pic.twitter.com/DYotFTjeFy
— Jax 🔔🚂 (@Jax_Santo) October 17, 2022
The Cooper Rush magic seems to be over.
Is the Cooper Rush-Dak Prescott QB controversy finally over?
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After Cooper Rush’s unbelievable win streak, America’s Team enthusiasts were rooting for the backup QB amidst Dak Prescott’s absence. It opened wide chances of the franchise running strong and snapping the playoff drought they had for years. As Prescott is not in IR, his return dates are closing. However, Jerry Jones wanted some controversy over Dallas’ QB situation.
Is Jerry Jones looking for a QB controversy in Dallas? 😳 pic.twitter.com/0S2BPgUqIH
— betr (@betr) September 26, 2022
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Jerry Jones is a brilliant mind in making business in the NFL. However, with Rush’s failure in Week 6, Prescott could be on the Fastrack for a return. It is yet to see if Rush will continue the blitz or will Dak Prescott will come back to hold the Blue Star.
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