Dak Prescott's Injury Status: Will He Play vs. Texans in Week 11?

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There is promising news on the injury front for the Dallas Cowboys as quarterback Dak Prescott returned to practice on Wednesday in a limited capacity. Prescott had been sidelined since suffering a thumb injury in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Prescott's return to practice is a significant development for the Cowboys, who have been struggling in his absence. Backup quarterback Cooper Rush has led the team to a 4-1 record in Prescott's absence, but the Cowboys have not looked like the same team without their star quarterback.

Prescott's Injury History

Prescott has a history of injuries, having missed the entire 2020 season with a broken ankle. He also missed several games in 2021 with a calf injury. The Cowboys will be hoping that Prescott can stay healthy for the rest of the 2023 season and lead them to a deep playoff run.

Dak Prescott injury update and status vs. the Texans in Week 11

According to the latest reports, Dak Prescott is expected to start against the Houston Texans in Week 11. Prescott has been practicing in a limited capacity this week, but he is expected to be ready to go on Sunday.

The Cowboys are 4-5 this season, and a win against the Texans would put them back at .500. Prescott's return would be a major boost for the Cowboys' offense, which has struggled in his absence.

The Texans are 1-7-1 this season, and they have allowed the most points per game in the NFL. The Cowboys should be able to score plenty of points with Prescott under center, but they will need to play well on defense to get the win.

The Cowboys and Texans will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.