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Cowboys' Win Marred by Teammate's Freak Injury
21 Sep
Summary
- Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes in the Cowboys' win.
- Cobie Durant sustained an unusual injury from a teammate's foot.
- Dallas faces Lamar Jackson and the Ravens next week.
The Dallas Cowboys achieved a significant 37-20 victory against the Washington Commanders in Week 2. Quarterback Dak Prescott was instrumental, throwing for 279 yards and four touchdowns. His performance marked a return to form after a disappointing Week 1 showing.
However, the Cowboys' success was marred by an unfortunate injury to starting cornerback Cobie Durant. During the game, safety Markquese Bell accidentally stepped on Durant as he lay on the ground, an incident that resulted in Durant being removed from play. The team reported a hamstring injury, though video evidence suggests the contact was in a more sensitive area.
Durant's absence is a concern for Dallas, as he is the starting cornerback opposite DaRon Bland. His replacement is Shavon Revel. The Cowboys' defense will face a considerable challenge in Week 3 against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, and they hope Durant can recover quickly from his painful injury.
