FRISCO, Texas – The Cowboys will re-evaluate quarterback Dak Prescott’s calf strain in a week, but are “optimistic” about his availability for their next game, Oct. 31 in Minnesota, head coach Mike McCarthy said. Monday’s MRI results.
“I think like any calf strain, especially so early and so close to the time of injury, there are variations in terms of the timeline,” McCarthy said. “But we are optimistic for Minnesota.”
Prescott will rest and rehab the injury during halftime this week and the Cowboys will re-evaluate him next Monday.
“The bye week is just in time,” McCarthy said.
Prescott suffered the injury on Sunday’s final play – his 35-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb in overtime that sealed the Cowboys’ 35-29 victory over the New England Patriots.
Prescott left Gillette Stadium with a walking boot on his right leg, but said he could have finished the game if necessary.
“I just landed badly and that’s what it was. It’s something we’ll check and I’ll be fine,” he said.
Wide receiver Michael Gallup has been out with a calf strain since Week 2, but clearly the timeline is different for Prescott, who might not miss any game action if the injury improves over the next week.
